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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
March 6, 2007
02:16 PM Post #3254180
| Hello fellow trash to treasurers,
First, I hope the trademark didn't come out as my own,
as the picture (image) belongs to Kimberlianne, not me.
I think my copyright settings might write on top of hers,
which is not my intention. I didn't see the 'is this image your
own' option.
I didn't want Kimberlianne's wind chimes to go unnoticed on
another thread, so I am putting this one here for a discusssion.
Kimberlianne, I have wanted to make these for so long, I love them!
Ever since I saw them in an old Mother Earth News, I have been
in love with the thought of making recycled bottle wind chimes. If
I can only talk my sister in law into selling me one of her kilns.
Kimberlianne, would you be willing to share your technique on
this forum? I know there are many folks out there lucky enough to
have a kiln, and I think this is a fabulous way to recycle.
Hope you didn't mind me taking the liberty of starting this
thread in your name. LOVE your project!
Karen Marie
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plantladylin
March 6, 2007
02:34 PM Post #3254221
| Very Nice! I just wish we could "Hear" that lovely sound of the bottle glass tinkling in the breeze! I admire all you folks who have such talents! I am so envious! I am not very creative and have no talent in making anything!
We are thinking of having a Garden Gadget/Garden Whimsy swap over on the House Plant Forum ... I would love to make a swap for some of those chimes, or one of Karen Marie's Garden Cloches!
Lin |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
March 6, 2007
03:07 PM Post #3254302
| Thanks, Karen. No, I don't mind you posting the pics. I have a Gryphon C-40 Band Saw that I use to cut the beer bottles, wine bottles, etc. It takes approx. 45 minutes to get 8 rings/circles from one bottle. (That is why I am looking for a faster cutter) You have to go really slow with the band saw or the blade will break (they are expensive, $90.00 for two). Take your time in cutting, doesn't matter if the cut is even or not as this will melt when put into the kiln. Clean the rings with glass cleaner or whatever works for you. Dry them off and put them into the kiln (on mine) setting #1 for 30 minutes with the lid cracked open about 2". Go to setting #3 for 45 minutes, then to setting #5 for 30 minutes, then finally to the MAX setting for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let it cool off about 3 to 4 hours BEFORE opening the kiln. When cooled to take out of kiln clean again with hot or warm soapy water and dry off. Then get your hanger, I use drift wood from the Satilla River here in south GA. drill small holes in the wood and string up your chimes. It is so simple and so great to hear the sounds they make. I have made 3 of them and have melted liquor and wine bottles in the kiln with a hook inside to hang out of the tree in the backyard. People say my tree is a "Redneck" tree. I don't care, I like the looks of it. Any questions, feel free to ask. Thanks. 
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
March 6, 2007
06:33 PM Post #3255009
| Oh, Kimberlianne, thank you!
Redneck schmedneck. You're helping the environment,
keeping trash out of landfills and no doubt attracting birds,
which in turn helps the environment.
I don't have very nice words for someone who bashes
a person who can make something out of nothing. Typically
comes from someone who just buys an expensive import item and
calls it a day.
Anyhow. Back to your lovely chimes which I so adore!
Do you have any fancy restaurants nearby? Maybe any that
serve wine? You might pop into one and ask the manager if
he or she would save a few bottles for you. Heck, I'm brave
enough to head for a restaurant I don't even dine at to ask if
they have any bottles in the trash I could have, LOL.
I look forward to a lot of interest in these chimes. I'm so envious
of your kiln!
:-) KM
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maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
March 6, 2007
07:58 PM Post #3255433
| I love them!! I wish I had a kiln too.
You know one summer I went to the beach with some friends to surf fish. The boys made a huge bonfire because we were fishing in the middle of the night. On one of the boys suggestion I stuck his beer bottle in the fire on the red hot coals to see what would happen. It melted into a flat ashtray/spoon rest shape. I had seen wind chimes that looked like that at a flea market and wondered how they'd done it. It sure didn't take long for that bottle to slump down. I guess it was kinda Raku fired! ;) Thanks for showing these KM and Kimberlianne.
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
March 6, 2007
08:15 PM Post #3255469
| You know, that is a great idea.
We live in the country and as such, burn quite often. We have a sort of
bog indention in the land where we burn a lot of brush, tree clippings, etc.
I wonder if there is something we can put into the fire, maybe stack a
few fire bricks from an old wood burning stove or something, then put
a bottle in there. Would I need a wash for the bricks so the glass would
not stick?
Silly idea, likely, but worth entertaining. LOL
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lfwbrdgwm
River Falls, WI
(Zone 4a)
March 13, 2007
12:11 AM Post #3275588
| Kimberlianne,
Very nice looking chimes.
What size, model, type, whatever of kiln do you have?
Also, have you ever tried a "wet" tile saw like flooring contractors use to cut ceramic tiles. I've never tried one, but a friend of mine says they cut glass very quickly. I've seen them at HD and other stores for $80 & up.
dgwm |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
March 13, 2007
11:50 AM Post #3276877
| Hello Dgwm,
I have a tile saw and cut bottles all the time, but for
some reason, I can't talk Kimberlianne to send her kiln
to my house. *grin*
I've watched the newspapers, I've scoured the classifieds,
but alas, no kiln. Last summer there was a great deal, but
I himmed and hawed too long, and it was sold. As I have so
many hobbies, I'm not going to invest in a brand new kiln.
But I love my little tile saw. I bought it at Lowes for 70-80 dollars,
but I'm not sure which dollar in between. Love it, love it!
KM |
PerennialGirl
Winnipeg, MB
(Zone 4a)
March 18, 2007
01:55 PM Post #3295497
| Totally awesome, Kim!!! |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2007
09:01 AM Post #3325697
| Sorry ya'll, been out and about for the last few days. I have a Paragon kiln, high fire kiln. It is a top loading kiln with approx. 13" inside. It has been So Nice here in GA the last week or two that I have been fishing at the river and camping out some. Hubby is in Vegas for the week so again, I'm goofing off. I have some more items that was melted down, just don't have them hanging as of today. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
March 27, 2007
10:08 AM Post #3325883
| Hello Kimberlianne,
May I ask where you bought yours? I am trying to
find the official Paragon website, but the only one
I can find lists a phone number that stays busy all the time.
KM |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2007
11:01 AM Post #3326036
| Hi, Karen,
A friend bought mine for me up in the Chicago area off of E-Bay. Because he was coming back down to our house, he brought it with him. Lucky for me, huh? Friends are great. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 8, 2007
09:44 AM Post #3368728
| Yoo hoooooo, Kimberlianne!
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/710611/
:-) I'm jumping for absolute joy!
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 8, 2007
12:02 PM Post #3369061
| That's great!! Love the little bird too!! |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
April 8, 2007
05:47 PM Post #3370061
| How wonderful KM! I I'm so envious!!! know you are thrilled. What a sweety.
Now you'll be goin' to town! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
April 13, 2007
06:28 AM Post #3386233
| Enjoy reading all yours posts...Kimberlianne, I have an electronic kiln that you program..only has the one timer..do you think it could do same...with doing stained glass I have soooo many odd's and ends...saw a windchime done using a ice cream soda dish with beads and glass..do you think I can remember which site?
For those of you without a kiln, most local stained glass shops now offer firing capabilities because of all the glass sagging and slumping..know the studio nearby me allows people to bring in up to 8 bottles which when sagged turns into beautiful cheese trays..then the slumped alleys provide the legs...think they charge $15.00 for the firing..so it is possible you can do same with sagging these sections without major cost to your pocket until you decide if it's something you wish to do on a large scale...maybe???? |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 13, 2007
06:57 AM Post #3386333
| Eight bottles for $15.00 sounds like a heck of a deal, considering
many sell the cheese trays for much more per tray.
I don't intend to take over the craft market, but the cheese trays are
something I've always admired. I love crafts that involve using things
that would otherwise end up in the dump, but don't look like trash with
a bow on it.
Betty, thanks for your post, it reminds me to ask the local ceramic
store about cones.
:-) KM
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Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 13, 2007
07:13 AM Post #3386393
| Hi Betty,
Yes, I believe you can do the same with your kiln. Trial by error? That's how I got started. Just kept doing it till I "almost" got it "right"!!
Morning, karen, How's the kiln thing going? Still liking your chimes, did you try the dremel tool on the backs?
Just melted down a Jager bottle and will try to get it hung today and will post pics when I do. |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 13, 2007
07:18 AM Post #3386402
| A great site for al of ya'll that want to make the chimes like mine. http://www.bottlebenders.com
I've spoken with one of the owners and she was "helpful" as much as she could be in answering lots of my questions. They are here in North Ga. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 13, 2007
07:19 AM Post #3386408
| Kim,
I'm so envious of you, alread doing your chimes. Sigh.
I just received the book yesterday and was a bit disappointed
to find it was just a small booklet with a few pages.
The white stuff on the chimes, not a concern, I just thought maybe
it was calcium carbonate, which a lady on another site mentioned
she uses. It sounds like she spreads calcium carbonate on the shelves
and then lays the glass rings on it, but that is just my guess. I hung
them on my porch and LOVE the way they look when the sun sets on
them. :-)
A Jager bottle? Wow!
Kim, do you ever make those cheese tray things with a bottle, and if so,
do you have any opinion on the molds that are often used for such?
KM |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 13, 2007
12:55 PM Post #3387514
| Hi Karen,
Sorry for not getting back with you. Been out by the pool painting faces (funky) on a liquor bottle. i won't have the Jager finished till tomorrow, hopefully. Don't buy a mold for slumping bottles, just lay the bottle down on the shelf and fire away. Yes, I will post a pic or two for ya'll to see. I did at first use a mold but it just doesn't look the look I wanted. |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 13, 2007
01:00 PM Post #3387534
| I will post pic's WHEN my camera recharges. Naturally, it just died when trying to take a pic. Oh well, it is Friday the 13th!! |
larlienda
Strasburg, VA
(Zone 6b)
April 13, 2007
01:55 PM Post #3387703
| hey, if that's the worst thing that happens, then it's a great day! |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 14, 2007
08:07 AM Post #3390191
| Hi Larlienda, Yes, that was all that happened on the 13th, thank goodness! Below you will see the flattened bottles, 1 is a 1/5 scotch bottle, 1 is a 1/5 jager bottle, the clear ones I put marbles inside to melt, just funky looking, I think. Tell me what ya'll think? THanks 
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Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 14, 2007
08:09 AM Post #3390194
| OK, the one above is a clear one, sorry it didn't post all the pics, patience please! 
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Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 14, 2007
08:12 AM Post #3390206
| The above is the scotch bottle, this is the jager botlle. 
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 14, 2007
09:34 AM Post #3390489
| Love 'em!
I have several of the DeCecco olive oil bottles which
are the same shape and color, I just love them!
Kim, you have D mail. :-) |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 15, 2007
08:10 AM Post #3394070
| Hi Karen,
Checked D-Mail and there wasn't anything in there. Try again. please. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 15, 2007
11:16 AM Post #3394568
| Hi Kim,
Hmm. Not sure what I did wrong, just sent it again.
I wonder if it kicked it out because I sent a link in
the message?
KM
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ilathefrog
Calcata (VT)
Italy
April 18, 2007
05:28 AM Post #3404265
| Hi everybody.
I am italian, I live in italy.
I started to work with glass almost ten years ago.
I used glass bottles since the beginning.
It was not my invention as bottles have being used since 60 years ago, even in Murano, to make glasses or other things.
I met a woman in Lima making glasses, goblets and other things with bottles, then I met a very nice american lady in Costa Rica( I wish I could contact her) and then many others.
Many of them don't like to share experience...wrong.
I like the forum.
You must to exchange experiences, never trademark a new idea, and remember that nobody can steal your creativity.
Do not copy a design, just use it as a inspirational tool for your art and then do something different.
Keep going. Tile saw are the secret!
Here is my web site
http://www.metamorphosi.net
Kindly
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 18, 2007
06:03 AM Post #3404393
| Ilathefrog,
How wonderful to hear from you!
Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I'm very
glad your site is offered in both English and Italian.
I'm off to look at your site a little longer.
:-) Karen Marie
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Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 18, 2007
09:02 AM Post #3404965
| Hello Ilathefrog,
Very interesting web site. Thanks so much for posting. It is nice to hear from someone so far away. You gave me new ideas on bottles, thank you.
Hello to you, Karen. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 18, 2007
09:05 AM Post #3404980
| Hi Kim!
Did you get the email I sent through Dmail?
Hope to get outdoors to dig up your trade today
or tomorrow. One day it's freezing, the next it rains.
We're supposed to have nice weather the rest of
the week.
:-) KM |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
April 18, 2007
09:13 AM Post #3405017
| Hi Karen,
Yes, I got the Dmail, thank you. Anytime on the trade is fine. Right now all surrounding counties are fighting wild fires and I am not one to be outside due to the thick smoke buildup right now. Sinuses are terrible. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 21, 2007
08:41 AM Post #3519262
| Hi Kimberlianne,
This is a great site.[HYPERLINK@www.bottlebenders.com]
Loved all the colors.
"I've spoken with one of the owners and she was "helpful" as much as she could be in answering lots of my questions. They are here in North Ga."
Did the owner happen to tell you where they get such colorful bottles.
I don't think I have seen bottles in such a rainbow before. I would love to have some to play with
Thanks
Cheryl
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 21, 2007
08:51 AM Post #3519284
| Hi Cheryl,
It is my understanding the bottles do not come in those
colors, but are painted or treated with a liquid paint. I
only wish they came in such pretty colors, but sadly, many
of the bottles you see in pink, red, etc. are coated with a
film.
Many antiques are colored in the same way, I discovered
that when I began buying broken or damaged glass for
the color, only to find the 'finish' came off in the rock tumbler.
:-) KM |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 21, 2007
09:22 AM Post #3519368
| Hi Karen,
Bummer ...I wonder how they are doing them?
Lots of colors burn off in the kiln too.
Ill have to is on some of my warm glass boards see what I can find
thanks
Cheryl |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
May 21, 2007
10:12 AM Post #3519521
| Hi Cheryl,
When I spoke with one of the owners, she told me they use some type of paint on them after they come out of the kiln. What type, unknown. Sorry, wish I knew cause I would love to get some of those colors.
Morning, Karen. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 21, 2007
10:26 AM Post #3519556
| Hi Kim! Hope you are doing well and the smoke is clearing.
I think of you often. :-)
On the note of the colored bottles, what if you use clear bottles,
then insert different chips of stained glass into them when you fire them?
I wonder if the lady used Pebeo paint?
Hmm. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 21, 2007
11:34 AM Post #3519756
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Hmm so the bottles are painted after they come out of the kiln .. I wonder how the paint last. I would have thought it was fired on to the glass.
I Know that Kim has put glass/marbles in bottles and slumped them. But everything I have read & been told is Thats a big NO NO ... just a bomb waiting to happen in your kiln ... or it will crack later ... if your not selling its no big deal about the later part .. but im not sure about the bomb...lol
I really want to try it out ...but :-)
Cheryl
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Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
May 21, 2007
12:02 PM Post #3519819
| Hi Karen, No the smoke is still terrible. I do believe that i read somewhere that some people do use the Pebeo paint. I have tried it with clear rings but it DOES NOT resemble anything to the bottles seen on their website. I also have used the paint and then refired but only in the over.
Hi Cheryl, I have not heard that but it sounds like it could explode! I just haven't seen that yet and hope I don't. Thanks for the warning. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 21, 2007
12:28 PM Post #3519902
| Kim & Karen Please let me know if you find out what paint they use ... Ill do the same ... Maybe ill call and see if they will tell :-)
Have a great day
Cheryl |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 21, 2007
01:14 PM Post #3520030
| Kim & Karen, hey, now there's a good business name if I've ever
heard one. LOL
And if you are looking for other glass ideas, this is a great
source:
http://www.craftsfaironline.com/Glass.html |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 22, 2007
04:59 PM Post #3524493
| Good Afternoon,
Well I just talked to Jean At Bottle benders. I asked her if she would tell me what paint she used on her bottles. she said she would tell me what she use to use but not what she uses now :-(
she use to use Vitrea paints .
Also she does put them all back in the oven.
Guess we got a bit closer but no gold ring :-)
Cheryl
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2007
06:32 PM Post #3524743
| I'm curious as to whether they can endure the elements,
no matter what type of paint it is.
Kim, are you sure she isn't using Pebeo, maybe Pebeo glossy?
:-)
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 22, 2007
08:02 PM Post #3525043
| Pebeo is Vitrea paints . :-)
if you do a search for vitrea you get Pebeo Vitrea paints
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 22, 2007
09:23 PM Post #3525260
| (smacks self in the head)
Duh. Hmm. Back to square one. LOL
I was just wondering something. Ty Nant and a few other
bottles have a red film on them. Does this film burn off when
firing?
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2007
04:43 AM Post #3526194
| I have only done one colored bottle so far and it keep its color . Can you scratch it off if so im thinking it will burn off
gray goose keeps its color & so do a few other bottles http://cgi.ebay.com/Grey-Goose-Cheesetray-decor-Original-bot...
Cheryl
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 23, 2007
08:39 AM Post #3526560
| Uh oh, Cheryl, your image showed up as
unauthorized. That must be a new Ebay thing.
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2007
09:04 AM Post #3526672
| Good Morning Karen,
I saw that but couldn't see any way to delete it thats when I added the link :-)
I have everyone I know saving me bottles and told DH that I wanted a tile saw for my birthday (this week) :-) I think I see a lot of windchimes & cheese trays for Christmas ...lol Now if he would just get my 220 plug hooked up I could use my big kiln .. He is a Master electrician so its the shoemakers kids all over.
Cheryl |
Raggedyann
Lawrenceville, GA
(Zone 7b)
May 23, 2007
12:23 PM Post #3527411
| This is a windchime I found at a flea market south of Atlanta. They guy selling it said they ends were jagged and to be careful. I just wanted it for the neat sound it makes.
You guys are talented! I love stuff like this. I have a lot of 'stuff' around my house. 
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2007
01:26 PM Post #3527648
| What did you pay for the coke chimes?
I wonder why the ends were jagged . Wonder if he cut them after they were slumped.
Cheryl
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Raggedyann
Lawrenceville, GA
(Zone 7b)
May 23, 2007
08:29 PM Post #3528927
| I paid $2 for them and they are one of my fave windchimes :) |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2007
09:38 PM Post #3529138
| Great Price ... on the coke chimes
I got my tile saw today ... Let the fun begin.
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 23, 2007
11:52 PM Post #3529633
| Oh, Cheryl, you are going to have so much fun!
Kim and I both have the same model, I believe, so if you
run into any snags, we should be able to help.
I'm going to use mine again this weekend, I found the
cutest set of chimes using small Dr. Pepper glass bottles.
:-) |
ilathefrog
Calcata (VT)
Italy
May 30, 2007
08:39 AM Post #3552030
| Hi Kim,
when I was in the States I used to buy a lot of glass products at Bendheim, New Jersey.
Another good source of tools and glass paints is this place
http://www.sundanceglass.com/glass-paints.htm
I am sure you can find a supplier near you but this one ship worldwide.
A friend of mine used left overs from nail paint once the glass was already melted.
I personally enjoy the original color of the bottles.
If you mix bottle glass together the melted glass could break after long time, be careful not to sell it. The best mix is dark green and clear, but the stress is always there.
Once you cut a ring try to put broken glass in the middle of the ring before fusing!
Which tile saw do you use?
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Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
May 30, 2007
11:06 AM Post #3552564
| Morning ilathefrog,
It is just a blue/gold 7" wet tile saw bought at Lowe's. After seeing your site, (which is great) I had some broken rings that i put together for the next firing, came out nice enough. If you know of any web sites over there please post them for Karen and the rest of us.
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judycooksey
Pocahontas, TN
(Zone 7b)
May 31, 2007
10:50 AM Post #3557163
| WUVIE
Happy Birthday!!
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 31, 2007
10:24 PM Post #3559717
| Aw, Judy, thanks a billion!
:-) |
ilathefrog
Calcata (VT)
Italy
June 2, 2007
05:21 PM Post #3566778
| There is a liquid form of gold for glass fusing. It is really a nice effect.
A great site is http://www.vetromaghie.com,
but they do glass blowing.
They use only bottles and we often work together.
At the moment I don't know of any other italian web site
similar to ours,
who knows in the future.
I will update you.
By the way..
did you know about Grandma Prisbey??
Google her and find out.
Ila
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 2, 2007
06:52 PM Post #3566995
| I am currently looking at Grandma Prisbey's home page. Really neat reading about the place. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
June 2, 2007
10:47 PM Post #3567893
| Hello Ilathe and Pepper,
Ilathe, your link was just a little broken, here is a working
link for others to view:
http://www.vetromaghie.com/
A good internet friend of mine once visited Tressa Prisbrey's Bottle
Village and was kind enough to send real pictures my way:
http://davesgarden.com/place/t/613149/
Indeed I admire the woman. She used what she had. She didn't have teachers,
books, or HGTV for ideas. The woman used pure imagination.
Funny how many would call her work trash, unable to see beyond the
cosmetic aspects. The lady had a grand imagination. Pure, uncopied,
original imagination.
Two thumbs up to Tressa, may she rest in peace.
:-)
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sanita
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 7, 2007
09:24 AM Post #3586137
| I'm so envious of all the talent I see one here. I don't have an artistic bone in my body. I have 13 oak trees in my back yard and would love to have a dozen of those "red neck wind chimes"! I bought a couple of ones made from old silverware from a nice old man at the farmers market. Thanks for sharing!
susan |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 1, 2007
08:49 AM Post #3681646
| ilathefrog,
I was just on your web page ... Great stuff .. Now I have so many more ideas running around in my head. I have gotten my saw( still unused) & have been begging bottles from everyone I know (getting strange looks). They all think im a little nuts any way ...lol (But they thought that when I was after their old blue jeans too for Quilts.)
I wonder what they will think when they get their bottles back for Christmas :-)
Thanks for shareing your work.
Cheryl
|
msrobin
Caneyville, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 2, 2007
08:50 AM Post #3685160
| Madeintheshade & Wuvie: Anymore thoughts, ideas, suggestions on putting bottles in a bonfire? I've already got tons of projects going on, but would love to make a couple of glass trays. I love colored glass! We ran across a place on our travels that sold colored glass "rocks". Bought several to set in the bay window with colored glass bottles and plants. Robin |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 28, 2007
05:35 PM Post #3790199
| Well after buying my saw in May I got to set it up today .. My first full day to play and its not RAINING. I didn't think I was ever going to cut up some bottles ...
I have 3 layers in the kiln and about 3 to 4 more kilns worth cut up :-)
But DH is going to build some kind of wall to keep all the glass from flying around ...
I knew the water would be kind of messy so I setup out side .. Good thing I did there was tiny bits of glass for 3+ feet in every direction.
I have cut (tiny cuts)my self more today then when IM doing stained glass :-) so I hope I get some good rings for wind chimes.
Ill post pictures tomorrow from the Kiln.
Cheryl |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 28, 2007
07:31 PM Post #3790494
| Msrobin,
I am so sorry I missed your post earlier this month,
I did not see it until Cheryl's post bumped the thread up, my apologies.
Sadly, I don't know much about bonfire rocks, but will certainly see what
information I can find for you.
Cheryl,
Alright, are you trying to make me envious? Are you trying to get me
to tears? My kiln is still not working! Hubby said we have 220 power in
the storage room, but that means a major overhaul and reorganization,
which I've been chipping at every so often.
Add reorganizing the room, and my project list is now rather extensive.
Wallpapering the bedroom, completely re-doing the pantry and the hot
water heater room are tops this week. Sigh.
Please do share anything and everything you can about making these
fabulous rings. I'm curious to know what you use to put them on the shelf
itself? Help this envious no-working-kiln-girl out, please? Tidbits, I need
tidbits! LOL.
Please?
|
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 28, 2007
10:08 PM Post #3790989
| Karen,
I also have a kiln that needs 220 power .. Hubby is an electrician Maybe ill get it soon :-)
been waiting oh lets see 8 mons now .. so I got http://www.Craigslist.com & bought a smaller kiln
" I'm curious to know what you use to put them on the shelf
itself? "
Its called Kiln Wash It comes as a power and you mix it with water . then you brush 3 to 5 coats of it in the shelf let it dry over night ... depending on what brand you use you have to redo every time or about 3 firings. You will need to kiln wash the bottom of the kiln also but try not to get it on the bricks and DON"T get it on the elements it will make them burn out.
Ill get a pic tomorrow of the rings in the kiln.
Cheryl
This message was edited Jul 28, 2007 11:10 PM |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 28, 2007
10:39 PM Post #3791117
| Hi Cheryl,
I guess I was under the impression that you had to lay
some sort of powder on the firing surface. Hope you will
be able to post pix, I'm anxious and excited!
KM |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 28, 2007
10:49 PM Post #3791164
| Cheryl,
My ribs are hurting and hubby can't quit laughing. If you do
not share our sense of humor or if I have offended you,
I offer an apology in advance. Dave, I hope I have not broken
any rules by posting this, as it is not my intent to do so.
Cheryl, in your post, you accidentally typed your husband was an 'election'
instead of an 'electrician'. As I have been telling hubs about all the
kiln discussions, when I told him about the post he was half listening
to the baseball game, he thought I said that you said your husband had
an e _ ection. He could not figure out what on earth that would have to do with a kiln,
and I could not stop laughing long enough to tell him that is not what
I said nor was it what you typed.
We were dying laughing and the puns to follow were all
the more humorous.
Hope you don't mind that I shared this, it was hilarious. Ya had to be here.
LOL
This message was edited Jul 28, 2007 9:55 PM |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 29, 2007
01:13 AM Post #3791491
| ROTFLMAO...
Well I guess I should spell check ...I am the TYPO QUEEN ...
Well I hope I didn't offended any one else with my typo ...
Im glad you Knew what I was talking about ...lol
Cheryl |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 29, 2007
09:36 AM Post #3792115
| Whew! When I woke this morning I thought for sure there
would be a 'your membership has been cancelled' note in
my mailbox.
LOL |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 29, 2007
07:09 PM Post #3793968
| Well they must have a sense of humor .
Well I haven't gotten to look in my kiln yet .. We had a PGR Mission today
maybe after a bit of cooling off ill run back to the shop .. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
July 29, 2007
08:17 PM Post #3794193
| LOL. Wuvie, that was too funny!!! Thanks to you I now have tears going down my face. LOL |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 30, 2007
10:25 AM Post #3796063
| Well I checked the kiln last night . I found out you cant stack 3 layers in a top element glass kiln
only the top layer fused ( top 1/4 beer bottles) the other 2 layers look just like they did when they went in. So ill have to fire the rings again.
boy I wish my big kiln was hooked up
Cheryl |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
August 17, 2007
10:58 AM Post #3867381
| heres my latest wind chime from beer bottles. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
August 21, 2007
03:27 PM Post #3882824
| denimangle, bet they sound great also?
|
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 21, 2007
03:30 PM Post #3882840
| I'm so envious of all the fun you girls are having.
Cheryl, thank you so much for posting these pictures. I'm
living vicariously through your kiln until mine is hooked up.
Kimberlianne, are you out there?
KM |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
August 21, 2007
04:47 PM Post #3883095
| Kimberlianne..
Thanks for making the chimes Karen posted .. you put ideas in my head :-) it got me started ..Im having so much fun melting things ...lol
I still wish we could find out the paine that bottlebusters uses.
Karen ..Hubby got the wire etc. to hook up the kiln .. but he picked up a 30 and need a 50 plug .. So I got the right onr today should have power sometime this week and I can try slumping the big bottles. Gal size wine bottles.
Cheryl |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 21, 2007
05:08 PM Post #3883153
| Cheryl,
I just thought of something, wonder if Warmglass.com might be
able to help us?
Oh, the gallon jugs, yes! I can't wait to make some gigantic chimes
with gallon jug slices, that would be so neat!
You may have already told me, but do you have a good bottle source
such as a recycling center nearby?
KM |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
August 21, 2007
05:26 PM Post #3883219
| Karen ,
What is it your wanting WG to help with?
nope we dont have a recycling center any where close .
I just posted on freecycle for bottles and have a few people saving them for me . |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 21, 2007
05:29 PM Post #3883226
| Hi Cheryl,
I was thinking of WG for ideas on the paint. :-) |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
August 21, 2007
05:40 PM Post #3883268
| oh I have asked on all the glass boards im on ..no luck get the same answer we came up with .. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 21, 2007
05:52 PM Post #3883322
| Hmm hmm hmm. We're stumped, eh?
Well, hmm.
(tapping finger to chin)
|
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
August 21, 2007
06:04 PM Post #3883383
| I know sooner or later ill find out .. |
Kimberlianne
Nahunta, GA
(Zone 8b)
August 22, 2007
11:06 AM Post #3886063
| Morning Karen, I'm here off and on. Been working crazy hours then keeping house, feeding husband, etc. Haven't done anything in the kiln since it has been sooooo hot here. Hopefully, I will soon though. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 22, 2007
11:38 AM Post #3886205
| Hi Kim,
Good to hear from you, hope things will become smoother
for you in the coming season.
Pop in when you can.
:-) KM |
