[TheForge] Glass question

[Steve Smith]

I can tell you haven't been to our house. Not just the Spanish furniture 
part--the bit about even seeing the table from the sofa, which is in 
front (blocking) of the fireplace...

I'll consider your comments Mike.

Steve


Mike Porter wrote:

> Steve,
> OK, this is about as fair as a monkey wrench tossed into a racing engine
> but...
> Consider your lady sitting on the sofa and looking through the glass into
> the scrollwork you may have planned. Note please that she, and all others,
> are gazing--not directly down on the marvelous scroll panel you may have in
> mind, but--into its subterranean (glassian?) depths at an angle. I, who love
> scrollwork, must still caution against two dimensional scrolls of whatever
> kind under these circumstances. Instead, any view below the glass should be
> dramatically three dimensional, in simple, sweeping lines; otherwise the
> work and expense will cost more than your satisfaction can repay. Sitting or
> standing, close or far, the view will always be at an angle.
> 
> An even sadder fact is that geometrical designs will always trump
> scroll-work when you are dealing with three dimensions. I did scrollwork for
> fifteen years, including table bases, and though I love scrolls, they are
> not the best choice in every situation. What a bad taste that admission
> leaves in my mouth :-( Nevertheless, it would be a shame to go to a lot of
> expense and trouble to create the design equivalent of flat beer. If you
> should be trapped by extreme circumstances, such as a house full of Spanish
> furniture, and scrolls are your only option, than I would recommend a few
> simple heavy scrolls as ends, tied together with twisted work running
> longitudinally beneath an opaque table top (wood, tile, marble--anything but
> glass).
> Mikey
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Smith
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 6:16 AM
> To: Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Glass question
> 
> Dave, thanks. What draws me to the glass table is the idea of filling 
> the space underneath with scrollwork. I'll talk with the client (milady 
> wife) about colors, but I'm thinking 5/8" will be enough--I don't think 
> I can induce her to dance on it.
> 
> Steve
> 
> dave mudge wrote:
> 
> 
>>Steve, To state the obvious, remember that you (and the client) can see
>>through the glass top table.
>>The work has to look good from all directions. Your local glass company
> 
> will
> 
>>have some standard sizes
>>And will be able to order any size and shape that you want. I strongly
>>recommend using thick glass.
>>5/8" to 3/4" makes the piece look and feel strong. You can stand up on
> 
> 3/4"
> 
>>glass and do a dance, it won't break
>>unless you drop it on it's edge. Have a "pencil edge" put on the glass.
> 
> The
> 
>>standard glass will have a green tint to it
>>unless you order "Clear" specifically, so keep that in mind when you do
> 
> your
> 
>>color scheme.
>>You should get a price quote from your local company then do a Google
> 
> search
> 
>>for "Dependable Glass in Covington Louisiana" they are one of the major
>>suppliers of custom cut glass to the country.
>>At least give them a call and get a quote + shipping of course.  Use clear
>>plastic tabs between the glass and the iron.
>>dave m
>>
>>NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency
>>may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do
>>this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse
> 
> nor
> 
>>protection.
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Steve Smith
>>Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 6:01 PM
>>To: theforge
>>Subject: [TheForge] Glass question
>>
>>I'm starting to draw up a glass topped table, which I've never made
>>before (any tips will be very helpful).
>>
>>What I'm wondering is if glass tops come in standard sizes, or if they
>>will cut to size as needed. If the tops are standard sizes, then I have
>>to talk to a glass shop right away before get started. It seems like it
>>shouldn't be expensive to get a piece custom sized, but what do I know
>>about it?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Steve
>>_______________________________________________
>>
>>
>>
>>
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
>