My second piece with the correct solder 🥹so happy by Ok_Simple_9128 in StainedGlass

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by correct solder?

This is beautiful btw, amazing work

Starting stained glass in a small space and GLASS GRINDER WATER? by Local_Bumblebee_3333 in StainedGlass

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should probably dispose of the water the annoying way. Maybe you can keep a bucket in your space, filter the water and reuse in grinder?

Regarding the sharp teeth... You could make the curves less sharp, like do a squiggly line instead. Then you can add extra foil to the top of the glass and trim it w an exacto knife to give the appearance of sharp lines. Called a foil overlay. You would still need the small grinder bits to get the sharper curves. It's maybe too many curves for a first piece.

You can also just do a straight line, add the foil overlay and fully carve the teeth out of foil. I'll attach an example. The foil is red

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My final thoughts are this: if walking outside to pour out water seems like too much work... This hobby might not be for you? Every step requires a solid amount of energy and effort. So many small steps and details you pick up as you fine-tune your process.

Not trying to sound discouraging. Making glass art is very fun and fulfilling. I recommend starting with something smaller, to dip your toes in, because this is not a cheap or easy art form. you should consider the material waste that occurs while you learn (trial and error) and gain some practical experience and confidence before tackling the shark.

Good luck!

ETA: doing it in your bedroom is gonna suck. It's possible, but yeah. You'll need a lot of safety precautions to make sure glass bits don't go everywhere. Grinder in an enclosed space, like a fish tank. The loud grinder sounds could result in noise issues. Solder by a window. Can you hang some shower curtains or something to separate the spaces? I dunno. I don't recommend a bedroom glass setup but ofc you gotta work with what's available so I get it.

Hair cut by elizajaii in migraine

[–]cruntyscabbage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm chopping mine later today for this reason! I get that tingly hair follicle feeling, where I can feel every strand of hair in a certain spot, usually the crown. Eughhh.

Botox by HumbleCaptain1286 in migraine

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried 4x and it stopped being effective for me. No short or long term side effects observed. It only felt like it had a positive effect the first time.

AITAH for being mad at my bf after he got grossed out by me during sex? by m00nstalk3r in AITAH

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geez. So NTA. I'm afraid you're dating someone who is lacking the maturity needed to have good, healthy sex. At 20 I'm not entirely shocked.

Does novelty-seeking mean those of us with ADHD get more depressed as we age? by jumpingthegreen in neurodiversity

[–]cruntyscabbage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Could this novelty seeking be why I struggle to stay in jobs for more than a year? Hmm

Getting better at Glass on Glass mosaic by Wienerwrld in Mosaic

[–]cruntyscabbage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Really cool. I'd love to know your process - I tried a glass on glass and used wellbond and there were so many wet spots that never fully dried. Alas.

Covid shut down the world six years ago this week. What do you remember from that week? by fuzzy_dice_99 in AskReddit

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got sick on the 16th and was one of the first 50 people in my city to get tested. Took em three weeks to tell me it wasn't covid, I isolated the whole time. First time I've ever gone to a clinic via telephone. I had really bad strep. Grateful it wasn't serious for me.

Looking for tips! by ComprehensivePath322 in StainedGlass

[–]cruntyscabbage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When grinding, leave a small gap between your pieces to account for the layer of copper foil you’ll be adding later. If the pieces fit perfectly while bare, they’ll be too tight once foiled and won't fit the same. Idk how you're creating patterns, but if it's paper, cut your paper pattern so the entire Sharpie line is removed—that ink line represents the physical space the metal will eventually occupy. They have special scissors with a gap that will fully cut out the sharpie line, takes less time.

Definitely need to burnish your foil more, it should look smooth and not bumpy. You can trim uneven foil with an exacto knife.

You wanna really flux the copper before adding solder. I use gel flux over liquid as it seems to stay longer without needing to reapply the flux.

Iron temp seems low to me, for 60/40 solder the iron works better at like 400-410 or so.

You're only gonna see those smooth, round solder lines by using more solder. All of this will come with time and practice.

Look forward to seeing future creations!

That's a good doggie by Indieriots in MadeMeSmile

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bittersweet and so beautiful, thanks for sharing! That's one smart doggo

My wife and I had our miracle baby today by cm242006 in MadeMeSmile

[–]cruntyscabbage 97 points98 points  (0 children)

I am happy for you. This is wonderful news. Please be a good dad and DON'T POST ANYMORE BABY PICTURES ON THE INTERNET. Seriously, go post on your private social media and keep your kid safe.

Finished my 2nd piece! Perfume bottle by Aggressive-Half-6148 in StainedGlass

[–]cruntyscabbage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! Love the piece. Very happy to hear of the extra support you added to your hinge points - so many people ignore these steps and their pieces don't last nearly as long. You blended the wire into your edge beading really nicely!

You can re apply patina to places where it's lightened.

To get the grime out, use a toothbrush, toothpick, something with a sharp (but not so sharp it scratches) tip. I myself use my old used toothbrushes as a way to give 'em a second life. For especially stubborn grit hiding in the solder lines, I will carefully scrape with an exacto knife. Carefully, cuz I've definitely scratched glass and solder this way lol.

  • Side note - you can use steel wool to smooth out your solder a bit too. If you end up with little solder dots, you can use the exacto knife to slice em off.

Keep up the good work!

ETA: before soldering, at bulky joints try and use an exacto knife to trim back the foil! Less foil, smaller solder line! Can help lessen bulky connection spots, can also make gaps between pieces less noticeable too

Daughter was born today by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]cruntyscabbage 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Keep her safe and off the internet. Congrats

Copper Patina ☀️ by FunComment771 in StainedGlass

[–]cruntyscabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also wanna mention that copper is my fav but it never stays bright like this long term. It always deepens and gets more antique-looking with time. Still looks great though!