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RE: Wayne.. drapery glass
Posted by gwen furey on 7/30/2012 9:54:29 AM Send Private Message
> Actually, the glass is very easy cutting but
> that part is inhibited by the 'waves'
> (drapes) of the glass. Running the cutter over
> them is an experience for sure.
>
> I am sure you have a reason to bevel the
> edges of the drapery glass. To me, I need to
> have the pristine look of the glass with nice
> square edges without slopes. The foiling
> challenge I mentioned was using multiple pieces
> of foil. Depending upon the thickness of the
> glass (1/8" to 3/8" typical), I concentrate
> on the overlap of the foil on the surface
> knowing the foil will not reach the other side as
> it normally does with regular glass. Once
> the one side has been foiled and part of the
> edge is still bare, I foil the backside so
> that I have the correct overlap needed for
> strength and looks. If the glass was really
> thick, there maybe ares on the edge which are
> still without foil. I use a foil wide enough to
> cover the glass in those areas. Some say (we
> all try one time at least) why not use
> really wide foil (3/8 - 1/2") and trim the excess
> off afterwards? Trimming on that surface is
> unreal and not worth the effort to
> most.
> I posted some pictures i could easily find
> in the Uroboros
> folder.
>
> Each does what he needs to for the look desired--I dont use it often but I do slightly bevel it to get the foil to go on smoothly--I do use overlaping foil if I need to --but dont find the bevel distracts from my designs--yours are lovely--

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