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by SusanKridler
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:02 am
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
Replies: 11
Views: 41687

Re: Sanding edges of cold glass

Cynthia (Morganica): It looks like you started a reply to my January 5th post, but I can't find any text. It just has the inset of my post. Anyway, I've learned a bunch from reading some of your blog, so thank you! Also, I really love your vessels, especially the ones from recycled glass and the nud...
by SusanKridler
Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:54 am
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
Replies: 11
Views: 41687

Re: Sanding edges of cold glass

Cynthia (and whoever else is reading): Happy New Year! I realize over two years have passed since my original question, but I see that you still post to this site, so I’m hoping to revive this thread. After searching, I found that they offered fine and extra-fine heads for my GlasStar grinder, and t...
by SusanKridler
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
Replies: 11
Views: 41687

Re: Sanding edges of cold glass

Thank you all for the added responses! I've found that for me, the handheld angle grinder is indeed awkward for this small work. It's easy to take off too much glass and hard to find 4.5" fine grit sanding discs for it. It also throws glass dust everywhere so I must use it outside which is inco...
by SusanKridler
Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
Replies: 11
Views: 41687

Re: Sanding edges of cold glass

Nicole & Valerie: Thanks very much for the quick answers! I really appreciate it! I already had a Glastar All-Star Professional Grinder. http://www.glastar.com/catalog/grinding/allstar.cfm Maybe it’s my lack of skill, but it takes a lot of little bites out of the glass that eat about a millimete...
by SusanKridler
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
Replies: 11
Views: 41687

Sanding edges of cold glass

Hi, I know this is not exactly right for the WarmGlass site, but I've not found a better forum, so I'd appreciate any help. Do any of y'all know about sanding the edges of plain old 1/8" glass? I get small squares and circles cut (between 1 and 2 inches) and sandwich paint between them to make ...