Mosaics and Stained Glass: SG #1

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Author Content slowtornado Belle Plaine, KS March 11, 2008 09:36 AM Post #4650001 Hi, just cruising & lurking:) realised I never posted our first project. They arent bad. They arent good either, but we had to start somewhere. The teacher said SG has a 4 foot range. It's supposed to be veiwed from 4 feet away! Tonite we learn etching, so I might be posting that tabletop real soon;) Stay tuned. I keep forgetting this program crops a little more:( Lora☺ Click the image for an enlarged view. Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON (Zone 5b) March 11, 2008 11:42 AM Post #4650513 Congratulations..think you've got the bug..now don't be so hard on yourself..the piece is lovely..all comes with time and practice... Brender Topsham, ME (Zone 5a) March 11, 2008 09:30 PM Post #4652633 Hey Lora, I agree with Bettypauze.. you are being too hard on yourself. These are very nice, indeed! Hope you had fun at class tonight ☺ jylgaskin Williamsburg, MI (Zone 4b) March 11, 2008 11:28 PM Post #4653186 Maybe that's my problem. I stand too close to my projects. I think 10 or 12 feed would be good. Even better if I take my glasses off. slowtornado Belle Plaine, KS March 12, 2008 12:48 AM Post #4653479 Thanks for the nudge guys:) Class was good. We learned a little more about etching. Like the acid is reusable! Just put it back in the bottle & use till it's brown. That's a good thing, ha. Bren, I've got some glass for ya:) I got another box of scrap. Got some cool cuts in it:) And a lady in class suggested coloring books for patterns!!! I never would have thought of that! I need to make some SG for a couple of babies. L8RG8R Lora☺ Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON (Zone 5b) March 12, 2008 06:04 AM Post #4653713 Glad you enjoyed your glass...I'm never pleased with a piece that I leave with no patina..always find my works looks terrible...so patina is a must for me.. When you go to the studio and if she has projects hanging choose one that has no patina, turn your back to it and then turn facing it- first thing you will see is all the glass sections...now find one that has black patina and do same, when you turn it will be pleasing to the eye..all blended together... I enjoy the antique patina as well It's a preference of choice though..that's just mine! slowtornado Belle Plaine, KS March 12, 2008 11:00 AM Post #4654319 OH wait Betty, I took that pic before the top one was even soldered. The bottom one is hubB's and he got his soldered, not leaded. I just laid mine out in place. I have to admit, I'm drawn to the copper look. But I haven't tried the copper patina yet. We put black on both of those, eventually. I'm not sorry I started this new hobby. Here's a toast to SG;-) with coffee, ha. Lora☺ Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON (Zone 5b) March 12, 2008 03:44 PM Post #4655267 Lora, you'll be so pleased..isn't it wonderful that DH is taking it with you..keep us updated on your next project..if I can help you in any way, please let me know or any of us as everyone is always willing to help out a SG enthusiast...

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