Stained Glass Area

The Inland Wiz Glass Grinder with Mr. Splash Shield is a compact and efficient tool designed for grinding and shaping glass pieces. Makerspace members use it for various projects, including stained glass work and creating unique glass art, allowing for precise adjustments and smooth edges on their designs. The built-in splash shield helps contain water and debris, ensuring a cleaner workspace during use.

The Glastar Super Star II Glass Grinder is a precision tool designed for smoothing and shaping glass edges, making it ideal for stained glass projects and other glassworks. Members at a makerspace use this grinder to refine their glass pieces, ensuring clean, safe edges and achieving intricate designs while working on both art and functional glass items. The included Plexi shield enhances safety by minimizing exposure to glass dust during operation.

Plug into USB strip to light up. Used for tracing & planning with stained glass

Plug into USB strip to light up. Used for tracing & planning with stained glass

 

GLASS SLUMPING: Add dimension to your fusing. Ceramic slumping molds allow you to shape the glass by bending (slumping or draping) over a form to make unique art, dishes, and more. Make sure to use 1/2" kiln posts to elevate your mold to let air flow above and below. Work in short intervals to prevent crack due to rapid heat. Start at 5 minutes then wait 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times, then proceed to 10 minutes or until piece is fully slumped.

GLASS CASTING: Create jewelry with substance. Ceramic casting molds come in a variety of fun designs. Simply coat, fill with frit and small glass bits, then fire for perfectly formed shapes every time. make sure to use 1/2" kiln posts to elevate your casting mold to let air flow above and below. Work in short intervals to prevent crack due to rapid heat. Start at 5 minutes then wait 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times, then proceed to 10 minutes or until piece is fully fused.

METAL ENAMELING: Add incredible color to copper shapes. This fast and fun ancient art-form uses powdered enamels applied to a copper metal base to make glossy, gorgeous jewelry and dishes. It only take 5-7 mins to reach a glossy enameled copper piece.

FEATURES: A large 8.5” diameter x 3 ½” deep firing chamber. Self regulated coil heating system. Heat resistant wooden handle. User friendly timer. Runs on standard household outlets. 

This tool can cut glass in any direction, which makes it good for cutting out complicated shapes.

 

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The Glass Grinder and Disc is a specialized tool used in makerspaces for shaping and smoothing glass pieces. Members typically use it to refine edges, create intricate designs, and prepare glass for mosaic projects or stained glass art. This equipment allows for precise control and versatility in various glass crafting applications.