cat's eye jack Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 just wanted to show off the wifes work. she start's with a piece of swirled glass around 2-6 lbs. and breakes it into pieces from 3/4" to 2" then it goes into her rock tumblers for 8 steps of assorted grit's 10 days each plus another 8 soap washings for 10 days each.it's very difficult to get a final high gloss with glass and they say on a rock tumbler she is one of the best. my photos don't do it justice. thanks, jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 oh wow that's pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Really COOL!!! And then, what is done with it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat's eye jack Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 beautiful! thanks everyone for looking. right now she is mostly stockpiling the pieces of glass until we think of a good idea how to move a few. awhile back i drilled a hole in a few for some pendent's but were both workers and not sellers so there still around somewhere. if anyone would like a piece plain or drilled just shoot us with e-mail and we will get it out to you. thanks, jack and her (lol). it's linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMarbleBuddy Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Nice! I recommend she check out the site "ETSY". It is a site primarily for sellers of handmade stuff (and vintage stuff, too). I imagine her glass pieces would fit in well there, and not only would some people buy the pieces just to display, but others might want to buy to use in their projects. AND, a number of people sell marbles on that site as well, if you know anyone who might be interested in marbles... lol Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtee0 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 just wanted to show off the wifes work. she start's with a piece of swirled glass around 2-6 lbs. and breakes it into pieces from 3/4" to 2" then it goes into her rock tumblers for 8 steps of assorted grit's 10 days each plus another 8 soap washings for 10 days each.it's very difficult to get a final high gloss with glass and they say on a rock tumbler she is one of the best. my photos don't do it justice. thanks, jack i googled up beach glass once and you should have seen all the gorgeous beach glass. many years ago it had been the city dump and all that broken glass washed around and back and forth and finally made it to the beach and it is absolutely beyond belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtee0 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Really COOL!!! And then, what is done with it?? Sue, they used beach glass for fish tanks, accent pieces in jars, jewelry ( some of the necklaces and earrings and bracelets are outa site) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 jack...those would make killer wind chimes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtee0 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 yes, they would make good wind chimes. never thought of that. hmmmmm. they could be used for a lot of things. super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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