Instructables: exploring - living - glass http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 Make Glass from Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glass-from-Scratch/
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Sun, 5 May 2013 15:10:06 PDT
Mirror Shard Blazer http://www.instructables.com/id/Mirror-Shard-Blazer/
Mirror Shard Blazer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/FO1E/HFPTJUW8/FWIFO1EHFPTJUW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/FO1E/HFPTJUW8/FWIFO1EHFPTJUW8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/FO1E/HFPTJUW8/FWIFO1EHFPTJUW8.SMALL.jpg brandon.j.hopkins Fitted pinstriped blazer made of 40 lbs of mirror shards complete with buttons, lapels, and single vented back.  Mixed media. 2008.  Photos by Bradley Rhoton. My Story I was persuaded by my friend to compete in a multi-college comedic-fashion competition patterned after the walk-off in the movie Zo...
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Wed, 1 May 2013 08:04:48 PDT
Keepsake Vitrine Pendant http://www.instructables.com/id/Keepsake-Vitrine-Pendant/
Keepsake Vitrine Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/I8D0/HFSHEYHT/F65I8D0HFSHEYHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/I8D0/HFSHEYHT/F65I8D0HFSHEYHT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/I8D0/HFSHEYHT/F65I8D0HFSHEYHT.SMALL.jpg sjsechrist Show off your finds! Sand, shells, beach glass, seed pods, dried petals, a lock of hair or any tiny trinket that is memorable and meaningful! Easy to assemble, these handmade glass containers are like wearable museum vitrines, housing your own rare and delicate treasures. Materials for the vitrine...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:16:25 PDT
How to engrave glass. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-engrave-glass/
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Sun, 7 Apr 2013 07:15:31 PDT
Revamp Glass Jar Project! http://www.instructables.com/id/Revamp-Glass-Jar-Project/
Revamp Glass Jar Project! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/WWZT/HF23T0S3/FJ0WWZTHF23T0S3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/WWZT/HF23T0S3/FJ0WWZTHF23T0S3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/WWZT/HF23T0S3/FJ0WWZTHF23T0S3.SMALL.jpg Mandaa This is a tutorial about how you can turn old glass jars into pretty much anything you like. :D MATERIALS REQUIRED - - Old glass jars ( pickle or jam jars ) - Old Nail Polish ( ones that have expired ) - Old CDs - Some white acrylic or fabric paint - A small brush - Some rough paper - Imagination -...
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:50:41 PDT
Stained Glass Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Stained-Glass-Box/
Stained Glass Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/G01W/HEBN9ZIV/FRNG01WHEBN9ZIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/G01W/HEBN9ZIV/FRNG01WHEBN9ZIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/G01W/HEBN9ZIV/FRNG01WHEBN9ZIV.SMALL.jpg llash-rosenberg How to make and personalize a stained glass box! Tools & Materials Materials Glass (any type of glass will work, however you generally want all of your pieces to have roughly the same thickness. I find that buying glass from a store that sells window panes is a good way to get fairly cheap c...
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:29:21 PDT
How to make manly wine glass jewelry. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-manly-wine-glass-jewelry/
How to make manly wine glass jewelry. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/3Y04/HE07OX6P/FXO3Y04HE07OX6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/3Y04/HE07OX6P/FXO3Y04HE07OX6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/3Y04/HE07OX6P/FXO3Y04HE07OX6P.SMALL.jpg dorybob So after your 2nd glass of wine, you're wondering whether you have the glass with the colander or the strainer jewelry OR the frying pan or the skillet jewelry.  I never remember that stuff. My solution is the following, inexpensive, dirt-simple solution.  Wrap a plastic cable tie around the stem. ...
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:51:37 PDT
Etching my Beer Bottle Cups http://www.instructables.com/id/Etching-my-Beer-Bottle-Cups/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/VDHA/HDOVUUV5/FNAVDHAHDOVUUV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/VDHA/HDOVUUV5/FNAVDHAHDOVUUV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/VDHA/HDOVUUV5/FNAVDHAHDOVUUV5.SMALL.jpg SongEmu The epic conclusion to my make-a-beer-bottle-into-cup saga. Here I show how I did some simple chemical etching to give some character to my drinking vessels. Previously I showed how to cut a glass bottle using a hot water method, and also how to finish/polish the cut edge into a smooth, drinking-fr...
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:22:39 PST
Laser-etched glass art with hand-coloring http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-etched-glass-art-with-hand-coloring/
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:29:27 PST
DIY artistic vase http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-artistic-vase/
DIY artistic vase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/7Q10/HD8TWRO8/FA27Q10HD8TWRO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/7Q10/HD8TWRO8/FA27Q10HD8TWRO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/7Q10/HD8TWRO8/FA27Q10HD8TWRO8.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz I'm sure that most of us have a number of empty glass jars and bottles at home. It's so hard to throw them away. We can recycle these jars and bottles for many purposes. I've tried to recycle them into home decor. This instructable will show how to turn these empty glass bottles and jars into artist...
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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:33:17 PST
Laser Etching into Powder Coated Glass http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etching-into-Powder-Coated-Glass/
Laser Etching into Powder Coated Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SMALL.jpg tonyvelour In our last Instructable, we powder coated glass jars by lining them with aluminum foil before starting the powder coat process. In this Instructable, we'll learn how to laser etch into the powder and the glass, and see how different powder colors and speed and power combinations effect the outcomes...
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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:47:06 PST
Powder Coating Glass - Glass Container http://www.instructables.com/id/Powder-Coating-Glass-Glass-Container/
Powder Coating Glass - Glass Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SMALL.jpg tonyvelour So, you thought you could only powder coat metal? Think again! Powder coating is a great way to give a professional looking finish to metals and also to other surfaces that can safely be baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. You may need to finesse the process to get the glass to take the powder, but...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:30:48 PST
Deep Sea Tray http://www.instructables.com/id/Deep-Sea-Tray/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/QMH6/HD4VMEQL/F3BQMH6HD4VMEQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/QMH6/HD4VMEQL/F3BQMH6HD4VMEQL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/QMH6/HD4VMEQL/F3BQMH6HD4VMEQL.SMALL.jpg shazni There was an old corroded metal tray laying around....nobody was using it because it was obviously an embarrassment!  I felt sorry for it and thought to give it a new life :-) As this was done long before I started doing instructables I didn't take step by step pictures...however...I have taken as m...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:28:02 PST
Making a Cup from a Cut Beer Bottle http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Cup-from-a-Cut-Beer-Bottle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/63M4/HCB8R3FY/FC763M4HCB8R3FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/63M4/HCB8R3FY/FC763M4HCB8R3FY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/63M4/HCB8R3FY/FC763M4HCB8R3FY.SMALL.jpg SongEmu This is the natural successor to last week's video on how to cut a bottle with hot water. Here's how I got the raw edge on the cut glass to something that you could use for drinking out of. If you have a good, clean break you can actually get the rim to be perfectly level with minimal effort, and it...
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:13:15 PST
Cutting a Beer Bottle with Hot Water + DIY Scoring Jig http://www.instructables.com/id/Cutting-a-Beer-Bottle-with-Hot-Water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/ZUR8/HAQ3DK1X/FYAZUR8HAQ3DK1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/ZUR8/HAQ3DK1X/FYAZUR8HAQ3DK1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/ZUR8/HAQ3DK1X/FYAZUR8HAQ3DK1X.SMALL.jpg SongEmu A year or two ago I made a video where I demonstrated cutting a wine bottle with hot water. Apparently some people found it interesting as it currently has a hair over 80,000 views. Well I got bored this weekend and with some smaller diameter beer bottles (hard cider, really) lying around, I decided...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:43:22 PST
Ikea Hacked EKBY MOSSBY wine glass hanger http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Hacked-EKBY-MOSSBY-wine-glass-hanger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OREV/HAWBX1KQ/FSSOREVHAWBX1KQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OREV/HAWBX1KQ/FSSOREVHAWBX1KQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OREV/HAWBX1KQ/FSSOREVHAWBX1KQ.SMALL.jpg jm31181 I needed a wine rack, but since I live in an apartment I had no room for a standing bar. All the hacks were of standalone bars or under cabinets and my cabinets were too low to hang wine glasses. And everything online was either too small or very pricey. MATERIALS: EKBY MOSSBY wine rack Thunder Gr...
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Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:52:28 PST
Reverse decoupage glass plate http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-decoupage-glass-plate/
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Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:06:29 PST
Custom Singing Snow Globe http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Singing-Snow-Globe/
Custom Singing Snow Globe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/LCRN/HAUNNGX1/FG5LCRNHAUNNGX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/LCRN/HAUNNGX1/FG5LCRNHAUNNGX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/LCRN/HAUNNGX1/FG5LCRNHAUNNGX1.SMALL.jpg bennelson This instructable will show you how I made a custom snow globe as a gift that included a unique figurine, laser engraving, and a personalized audio message. It all started a little over a month ago, when I was working on a "fiberglass-over-foam" project out in the cold in our driveway, and managed ...
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Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:50:15 PST
Steampunk - tray with crystal glasses http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-tray-with-crystal-glasses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/YK0H/HAVGJATV/FW1YK0HHAVGJATV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/YK0H/HAVGJATV/FW1YK0HHAVGJATV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/YK0H/HAVGJATV/FW1YK0HHAVGJATV.SMALL.jpg jenifer0 Materials:  • "Silver" platter - Dollar Tree - $1 • 2 mismatched crystal glasses and 1 glass compote/candy dish - found at an estate sale for $1 each • Red circular paper clips - Walmart or Michaels - $1 • Gold-colored push pins -  Walmart or Michaels - $1 • Large silver paper clips Instructions: S...
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Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:28:25 PST
Elegant Lightbulb Flower Vase w/ copper & wooden base - Repurposed & Reused http://www.instructables.com/id/Elegant-Lightbulb-Flower-Vase-w-copper-wooden-b/
Elegant Lightbulb Flower Vase w/ copper & wooden base - Repurposed & Reused - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/NVKA/HABDGXZV/FJJNVKAHABDGXZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/NVKA/HABDGXZV/FJJNVKAHABDGXZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/NVKA/HABDGXZV/FJJNVKAHABDGXZV.SMALL.jpg jawasan  Ok here is a nice gift to make and give for the holidays...or any time of the year for that matter. It's a vase made from a repurposed lightbulb and some scrap copper with a pine wood base. Very simple! Best of all it doesn't cost you much...just time and effort. Awesome! So here we go.... MATERI...
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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:44:00 PST
glass jar lanterns http://www.instructables.com/id/glass-jar-lanterns/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/6SGW/H9T4QH8Z/FTC6SGWH9T4QH8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/6SGW/H9T4QH8Z/FTC6SGWH9T4QH8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/6SGW/H9T4QH8Z/FTC6SGWH9T4QH8Z.SMALL.jpg petina you will need empty glass food jars glass relief paint ( comes in a tube, i used pebeo cost £4) either glass or porcelaine painting medium (again i used pebeo cost £4) acrylic paint oven instructions for up cycle jars .First give your jars a soak in some hot soapy water, scrub well inside, paying c...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:11:56 PST
New Design Cup, Paper Folding / Nuevo Diseżo Copa, Papel Plegado http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Design-Cup-Paper-Folding-Nuevo-Diseo-Copa-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/H9O5/H9T4SAWG/FWQH9O5H9T4SAWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/H9O5/H9T4SAWG/FWQH9O5H9T4SAWG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/H9O5/H9T4SAWG/FWQH9O5H9T4SAWG.SMALL.jpg NeoSpica_NeoLiveArt       http://neoliveart.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-design-cup-paper-folding-more.html
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Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:55:19 PST
How to make an Origami Basic Box Base (Ver. 1) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Basic-Box-Base-Ver-1-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8RF1/H9G121Y8/FGY8RF1H9G121Y8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8RF1/H9G121Y8/FGY8RF1H9G121Y8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8RF1/H9G121Y8/FGY8RF1H9G121Y8.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the res...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:57:12 PST
How to make an Origami Pinwheel Lid Box (Ver. 4) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Pinwheel-Lid-Box-Ver-4-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I1NK/H9G121Y6/FBGI1NKH9G121Y6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I1NK/H9G121Y6/FBGI1NKH9G121Y6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I1NK/H9G121Y6/FBGI1NKH9G121Y6.SMALL.jpg TCGames Welcome to the tcgames daily origami series. In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse Tips: Take car...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:55:21 PST
How to make an Origami Pinwheel Lid Box (Ver. 3) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Pinwheel-Lid-Box-Ver-3-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/JZO8/H9G122JE/FTEJZO8H9G122JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/JZO8/H9G122JE/FTEJZO8H9G122JE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/JZO8/H9G122JE/FTEJZO8H9G122JE.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the res...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:53:45 PST
How to make an Origami Pinwheel Lid Box (Ver. 2) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Pinwheel-Lid-Box-Ver-2-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/8I0G/H9G122EG/FRN8I0GH9G122EG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/8I0G/H9G122EG/FRN8I0GH9G122EG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/8I0G/H9G122EG/FRN8I0GH9G122EG.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:51:01 PST
Reusing glass bottles=spices http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-glass-bottlesspices/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/U0RI/H994VLD6/F9BU0RIH994VLD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/U0RI/H994VLD6/F9BU0RIH994VLD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/U0RI/H994VLD6/F9BU0RIH994VLD6.SMALL.jpg GabbieZee So everytime I have a glass bottle, I can't throw it away. There isn't a recycling facility near me so I just end up with a box of them. So I decided to sort through and set these up for my spices, grains, etc. I spent a couple of dollars on corks at a craft store and the bottles were just washed a...
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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 08:15:53 PST
DIY Decorative Wine Glasses http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Decorative-Wine-Glasses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SMALL.jpg myhomelifemag A cheap set of wine glasses can be dressed up with some craft-store glass paint! Simply paint swirls around the bottom and the best part of this project, imperfection is encouraged! It looks so personalized. Our article includes several other great ways to do up your wine glasses! Check it out here...
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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:13:16 PDT
Wrap Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/Wrap-Bracelet/
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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 13:46:34 PDT
How to Make a Custom-faced Carbonite Sculpture out of Glass http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Custom-faced-Carbonite-Sculpture-out/
How to Make a Custom-faced Carbonite Sculpture out of Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/YUBF/H7434MEG/FTLYUBFH7434MEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/YUBF/H7434MEG/FTLYUBFH7434MEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/YUBF/H7434MEG/FTLYUBFH7434MEG.SMALL.jpg ridiculously.awesome This instructable is an abbreviated version of a previous instructable describing how to make a casted glass sculpture of Han Solo frozen in carbonite.  The twist on this will be to replace Han’s face with a model of my own. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-ridiculouslyawesome-Casted-...
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Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:20:48 PDT
DIY Cupcake & Cake stands and Apothecary Jars! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cupcake-Cake-stands-and-Apothecary-Jars/
DIY Cupcake & Cake stands and Apothecary Jars! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/SGM9/H7ANT8DN/FKSSGM9H7ANT8DN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/SGM9/H7ANT8DN/FKSSGM9H7ANT8DN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/SGM9/H7ANT8DN/FKSSGM9H7ANT8DN.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft Do you love Cake stands and little cupcake stands...? Apothecary jars?  Little covered cookie stands??? If you do, this is for you...if not, scan through it and vote for me in the Make it Stick contest!  :) Okay, I love cakestands.  Mildly obsessed, I think. But I can not or will not afford store ...
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Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:35:06 PDT
Iron Man Mixed-Media Stained Glass Computer Component Mosaic http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Mixed-Media-Stained-Glass-Computer-Compon/
Iron Man Mixed-Media Stained Glass Computer Component Mosaic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SMALL.jpg kymedicineman I love comic books and stained glass.  I have had this project in my mind for 3 years after learning that Iron Man movie was being made.  The Idea First was the idea.  I drew a quick sketch of what I wanted the end piece to look like. Give the man a hand Next step was trying to figure out how ...
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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:44:09 PDT
Mad Science Stemware Glasses http://www.instructables.com/id/Mad-Science-Stemware-Glasses/
Mad Science Stemware Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/4PFJ/H6S49KEJ/FPJ4PFJH6S49KEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/4PFJ/H6S49KEJ/FPJ4PFJH6S49KEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/4PFJ/H6S49KEJ/FPJ4PFJH6S49KEJ.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker Love science?  Love stemware?  Love radioactive looking beverages?  This may just be the instructable for you! I am a Mad Scientist, and love the idea of drinking out of lab equipment.  However, I am also a Mad Scientist, and know that this is a really Really REALLY bad idea.  I wanted to have a sc...
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Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:07:19 PDT
Our Blissful Dream http://www.instructables.com/id/Our-Blissful-Dream/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/85DE/H6MER7F6/FHS85DEH6MER7F6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/85DE/H6MER7F6/FHS85DEH6MER7F6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/85DE/H6MER7F6/FHS85DEH6MER7F6.SMALL.jpg Blissful Glass Hello my name is Rex Estrada (6-28-1987), and my name is Alaina Westcott (3-19-1989). Together we are Blissful Glass, Glass for all walks of life. Our business plan is to travel cross country visiting and collaborating with other artist; as well as selling our wares. We will be getting our name out ...
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Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:51:58 PDT
Making fake sea glass at home http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-fake-sea-glass-at-home/
Making fake sea glass at home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/AZHO/H673DOVM/F04AZHOH673DOVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/AZHO/H673DOVM/F04AZHOH673DOVM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/AZHO/H673DOVM/F04AZHOH673DOVM.SMALL.jpg Hack42Moem Sea glass or beach glass is the pretty, worn down, rounded, matted glass you can sometimes find at the beach. It is pretty rare, especially in other colours than green, brown or white. It's also beautiful. People love to use it for all kinds of decorative purposes: making jewelry, adorning vases or ...
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Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:03:37 PDT
How To Make Old Lightbulbs Into New Decoraitions http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Old-Lightbulbs-Into-New-Decoraitions/
How To Make Old Lightbulbs Into New Decoraitions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/6PT6/H672LZMI/FLT6PT6H672LZMI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/6PT6/H672LZMI/FLT6PT6H672LZMI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/6PT6/H672LZMI/FLT6PT6H672LZMI.SMALL.jpg daisyalan This is an instructable on how to turn old lightbulbs into stylish hangers or doorknobs. First follow this tutorial on how to hollow out the lightbulb http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Lightbulb-Wall-Hook/step2/Hollow-out-the-light-bulb/ Next mix a batch of thickish pollyfiller in a ...
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Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:32:19 PDT
Fix broken wine glass foot http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-broken-wine-glass-foot/
Fix broken wine glass foot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/K0PQ/H6DWVH2W/F92K0PQH6DWVH2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/K0PQ/H6DWVH2W/F92K0PQH6DWVH2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/K0PQ/H6DWVH2W/F92K0PQH6DWVH2W.SMALL.jpg misko13 I just bought a batch of 4 wine glasses and one of them fell and broke its foot. It was a pity to throw it to the bin so I decided to fix it. For that I used Fimo modelling clay that hardens after 30 min in the oven. It's actually become my favourite glass as it has more grip than the other glasses....
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Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:25:20 PDT
Message in a Bottle http://www.instructables.com/id/Message-in-a-Bottle-1/
Message in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5JGO/H6738A7Y/FL05JGOH6738A7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5JGO/H6738A7Y/FL05JGOH6738A7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5JGO/H6738A7Y/FL05JGOH6738A7Y.SMALL.jpg blackcat2 This is a fun and interesting instructable to show you how to make a message in a bottle. Once you've written your message, you can let it out and see if someone finds it. Depending on where you send it out from, if someone does find it, it might be somewhere very far away, so it's not always a bad...
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:07:47 PDT
Glass Bottles Recycled to colored sands http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Bottles-Recycled-to-colored-sands/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/0ITU/H63P491T/FJC0ITUH63P491T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/0ITU/H63P491T/FJC0ITUH63P491T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/0ITU/H63P491T/FJC0ITUH63P491T.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is an easy DIY glass crusher that will give you a great upper body workout and produces beautiful colored sand that can be used for planters or glass melting with a large Fresnel Lens.
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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:09:15 PDT
recycled Glass string and springs Solar glass art http://www.instructables.com/id/recycled-Glass-string-and-springs-Solar-glass-art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/U38P/H65PID6E/FP8U38PH65PID6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/U38P/H65PID6E/FP8U38PH65PID6E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/U38P/H65PID6E/FP8U38PH65PID6E.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Soda glass requires annealing for larger chunks but is not required for thin glass strands and glass stings.
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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:30:25 PDT
Bender Mosaic http://www.instructables.com/id/Bender-Mosaic/
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:59:23 PDT
Hello Kitty does shopping http://www.instructables.com/id/Hello-Kitty-does-shopping/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/3ZPJ/H5ENPRIF/F6P3ZPJH5ENPRIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/3ZPJ/H5ENPRIF/F6P3ZPJH5ENPRIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/3ZPJ/H5ENPRIF/F6P3ZPJH5ENPRIF.SMALL.jpg drawingsonglass Hello Kitty does shopping
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Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:41:40 PDT
Betty Boop http://www.instructables.com/id/Betty-Boop-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/XHZA/H5ENPRGF/FNZXHZAH5ENPRGF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/XHZA/H5ENPRGF/FNZXHZAH5ENPRGF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/XHZA/H5ENPRGF/FNZXHZAH5ENPRGF.SMALL.jpg drawingsonglass Betty Boop
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Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:35:46 PDT
To sleep perchance to dream http://www.instructables.com/id/To-sleep-perchance-to-dream/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/CI28/H5ENPRDA/FP0CI28H5ENPRDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/CI28/H5ENPRDA/FP0CI28H5ENPRDA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/CI28/H5ENPRDA/FP0CI28H5ENPRDA.SMALL.jpg drawingsonglass To sleep perchance to dream
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Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:24:56 PDT
Super Mario Mosaic Table /Table Cover http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Mosaic-Table-Table-Cover/
Super Mario Mosaic Table /Table Cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/60VG/H58P2KL8/FSI60VGH58P2KL8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/60VG/H58P2KL8/FSI60VGH58P2KL8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/60VG/H58P2KL8/FSI60VGH58P2KL8.SMALL.jpg Tzabary I was looking for something to do with some of my spare time and also to cover two of my tables that had water stains and other cosmetic problems. I have decided to build two mosaic table covers. This tutorial is for the first cover I made - Super Mario. You can turn it into a new table or make...
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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:16:28 PDT
Glow In The Dark Traced Painting http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-In-The-Dark-Traced-Painting/
Glow In The Dark Traced Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SMALL.jpg danlynne07 I can not draw or paint  but I can trace. So now I can make a picture of anything for my kids to decorate their rooms and save money while having fun doing a personized craft... the sky is the limit. I made this for my daughter's room, she loves owls. I thought it would be fun to have the moon and...
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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:03:54 PDT
Keychain Magnifying Glass & Pocket Sized Schedule http://www.instructables.com/id/Keychain-Magnifying-Glass-Pocket-Sized-Schedule/
Keychain Magnifying Glass & Pocket Sized Schedule - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/30JX/H4VQT0EV/FH430JXH4VQT0EV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/30JX/H4VQT0EV/FH430JXH4VQT0EV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/30JX/H4VQT0EV/FH430JXH4VQT0EV.SMALL.jpg alliehernandez For those of us without smartphones, or who prefer not use them, or perhaps have a schedule, (or other information they would like to reference), this nifty keychain is a fun solution! Personally, I use mine to look up MARC trains to shuttle between Baltimore and DC on the wing of my fancy.  You W...
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Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:28:06 PDT
How To Clean a Glass Sink http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Clean-a-Glass-Sink/
How To Clean a Glass Sink - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/04KV/H4AGKZGT/FOK04KVH4AGKZGT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/04KV/H4AGKZGT/FOK04KVH4AGKZGT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/04KV/H4AGKZGT/FOK04KVH4AGKZGT.SMALL.jpg MR Direct Properly maintaining your glass sink will prolong its life.  Step One Rinse both the outside and inside of the glass sink and wipe with a towel. Step Two Use a glass cleaner or mixture of vinegar and water to coat the sink surface. Step Three Dry well with a non-abrasive cloth. Avoid abrasi...
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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:29:11 PDT
Candy Garden Necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Bead/
Candy Garden Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FX6/TE6Z/H3W5B3H7/FX6TE6ZH3W5B3H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FX6/TE6Z/H3W5B3H7/FX6TE6ZH3W5B3H7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FX6/TE6Z/H3W5B3H7/FX6TE6ZH3W5B3H7.SMALL.jpg debdegraeve I scored some pretty little glass flower beads from Shipwreck Beads in WA.  I decided a seed bead embroidery would be the perfect background.  This technique is quite simple.  Of course, smaller pieces like pendants could be made more quickly.  Basic beading supplies are needed.  I use 00 nymo,...
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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:40:36 PDT
Creating a Custom Chinese Knot Strand with Hand Made Glass Beads http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Custom-Chinese-Knot-Strand-with-a-Hand-/
Creating a Custom Chinese Knot Strand with Hand Made Glass Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/0ZB9/H3XN9C02/FNP0ZB9H3XN9C02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/0ZB9/H3XN9C02/FNP0ZB9H3XN9C02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/0ZB9/H3XN9C02/FNP0ZB9H3XN9C02.SMALL.jpg ridiculously.awesome This instructable describes the process to create custom glass beads using a propane torch followed by creating a custom Chinese knot strand that holds the beads and completes the piece of jewelry.  It assumes that the reader has some previous experience working with hot glass and has a command of b...
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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:12:12 PDT