Cut, Fuse, Repeat (Part 2)

Already, the glass has lost much of the “scrappy” look:

Re-fused scrap strips!

One more trip to the tile saw and then to kiln will complete the transformation.

Again you should cut 3/8 inch wide bars – but this time cut across the bars that we just fused together – like this:

Re-cutting the fused glass slab.

This trip to the tile saw results into this new, wonderful set of glass bars:

Our scrap "bars" keep getting better and batter!

As you did with the first pass, we are going to re-arrange the bars and fuse them back into a slab.  This time, though, we're going to add a window to make our piece more interesting.

Click the "Final Design Setup" link below to continue.

 

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cut, fuse, repeat question

Submitted by alienor on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 23:27.

i am very interested in this project as i have had many ideas about this use of scrap glass. but i don't have a tile saw could i have some recommendations about what tpe of saw or grinder to purchase. as i am oly experimenting with some ideas i do not want to spend a lot of money, but would like to get the best i can for the amunt spend. i would appreciate help ini this matter

thanks

Tile Saws to Use...

Submitted by CalyxAnn on Sun, 07/31/2011 - 23:17.

I bought a wet tile saw from Harbor Freight (hardware store)...it was on sale for around $150 or so? maybe less. The trick is to get a really good blade, though. I buy my blade from His Glassworks. Don't know if Paul has any? The blade was around $50 and has lasted me through several pattern bars and pot melt cut-ups so far...

Carrie

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