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Sharpie Marker

Silver Sharpie Marker
You can't beat a Sharpie for marking glass when cutting or grinding, but what if the glass is a dark color? Enter Silver Metallic Sharpies! Great for marking glass, wood or any other dark surface. Also great for writing on dark cardstock!

$2.50

Sample of Silver Sharpie on black cardstock

Glass Cutting Starter Kit
Here it is! Everything you need to get started with cutting glass, whether you're making stained glass panels, photo frames or other art projects.

Toyo Pistol Grip Glass Cutter
Cutter Oil (8 oz.)
Running Pliers
Sickle Stone
Breaking Pliers

We're offering a 10% discount for the kit.

~~$68.50~~
$61.65

In your words
Thank you very much. My shipment arrived 2 days after placing my order. That's amazing. Thank you! -- Chris N

Learn to make these photo frames in 'The Muse!'

Never cut glass before? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Glass Grinding

Inland Wizling CG Glass Grinder
Individuals and small studios will appreciate the affordable power of this glass grinder. It comes with a 3/4" (100 - 120 grit) diamond bit, a reversible grid and a removable water reservoir. This is the glass grinder we use in our classroom.
Uses most grinder bits with a 3/4" arbor (standard).

$95.00

Glass grinders kick water around. We
recommend a Splash Guard

Mr. Splash: Splash Guard for Grinders
If you own a glass grinder or a flat lap you know what a mess it can make on the walls. Our Mr. Splash splash guard stands up with 4 thick and durable panels that will keep your walls dry and clean. The vinyl surface easy to clean and it's also great behind other tools that require wet cutting or grinding. 11-1/4" H X 36" W

19.00

Sickle Stone
Smooth the edges of cut glass and you'll have far less chance of cutting yourself. Perfect for preparing glass for copper foil tape and soldering.

$8.00

Caution! Use under running water to prevent glass dust in the air and to provide lubrication and cooling.

Never cut glass before? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Glass

Memory Frames
They're back! They're perfect for your Soldered Photo Charms.

Made especially for our Memory Glass, you can use these great frames for all kinds of jewelry and assemblage projects. Tops flip open to insert glass and photos and then close securely. Jump ring for hanging. 3 per package

3 Colors

Polished Chrome
- 1" X 1"
- 1-1/2" X 1-1/2"
- 2" X 2"
- 1" X 3

Antique Copper

1" X 1"
1-1/2" X 1-1/2"
2" X 2"
1" X 3"

Black Patina
- 1" X 1"
- 1-1/2" X 1-1/2"
  2" X 2"
  1" X 3"

$6.00 / 3 Frames

Clear Memory Glass (Microscope Glass)
They're back! They're perfect for your Soldered Photo Charms.

You get 24 pieces of microscope glass (very thin and durable) in each package. They come in 3 sizes and are wonderful for soldering, as windows in books and for so much more! They can be cut using our Pistol Grip Glass Cutter. Just score and break as usual. Fits perfectly in our Memory Frames or use with our 3/16" copper foil tape and solder them!

1" X 1" (temporarily out of stock - ETA 6/30)

1" X 3"

1-1/2" X 1-1/2 (temporarily out of stock - ETA 6/30)

2" X 2"

Clear
$7.00 (24)

We have beveled glass cut the same size as our Memory Glass! Now you can make great beveled pendants, bracelets and Christmas ornaments without the weight.

3/4" X 1" Hand-Cut Clear Glass
Ready to solder great Photo Frames for a journal embellishment, keychain, bracelet or necklace? We've hand-cut the glass to approx. 3/4" X 1". A package contains 10 pieces.

Thickness of glass is ~1/16". As these are hand-cut, edges may need to be cleaned up a little. Use either a glass grinder or a Sickle Stone under water.

$5.50

3/4" X 1" Hand-cut glass

Glass Bevels

1" Square Clear Glass Bevels
You asked for them and we got them! These are just perfect for photo frames or for ornaments.

$1.70 / 2

1.5" X 1" Clear Glass Bevels
Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$1.50 / 2

1.5" X 1.5" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$1.50 / 2

Looking for help drilling your bevels? We like to use Diamond Core Drill Bits and Christine wrote directions!

2" X 2" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$2.00 / 2

2" X 3" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$2.00 / 2

Christine Cox 2007
2" X 3" Glass Bevels
Read more about how this book was made

1" X 2" Clear Glass Bevels
Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$1.60 / 2

4" Square Clear Glass Bevels
Use in stained glass projects, as book covers and so much more! These are a real creativity spark! Drill in water with diamond drill bits.

$2.50 / 2

This unfinished book cover is made from one of our 6" X 4" Glass Bevels.
Check out Christine Cox's "how-to" article in our free online zine, "The Muse."

6" X 4" Bevels

6" X 4" Clear Glass Bevels
Great as book covers, box parts, stained glass projects and so much more. Wonderful for bead blasting projects.
Drill in water with diamond drill bits.

$3.00 / 2

Looking for help drilling your bevels? We like to use Diamond Core Drill Bits and Christine wrote directions!

4" X 4" Bevels

1" X 3" Bevels

1" X 3" Clear Glass Bevels
Use one of these bevels as the front of a soldered Photo Charm and use a piece of Memory Glass on the other. Your charm will have the great beveled look you love but without the weight of 2 bevels!

Use them in your stained glass work or as teeny tiny book covers. Lots of uses!

$2.00 / 2

4" X 2 3/4" Hand-Cut Glass
Our 4" X 2 3/4" glass is cut to fit (for soldering a 1/4" spine) our 4" X 3" Metal Sheets. If you'd prefer, start with our Petite Metal Journal Kit and solder the glass to the cover. 1 piece glass

Thickness of glass is ~1/16". As these are hand-cut, edges may need to be cleaned up a little. Use either a glass grinder or a Sickle Stone under water.

$1.00

4" X 2 3/4" hand-cut glass

Lead Bender

Wire and Lead Bender
Use this handy wire bender for bending wire that's a little too tough to bend by hand. You can either screw or clamp it to a bench or table. It's great for bending lead came (stained glass) or copper grounding wire (metalsmithing).

$12.00

You can bend lots of things from wire
(click image to enlarge package directions)

Pliers

Plastic Running Pliers
Running Pliers make the job of breaking scored glass so easy! They have a little hump in the center which you line up with your score line on the glass and then gently squeeze the pliers. Voila! The glass will break cleanly and your hands are safe.

$6.00

Never cut glass before? Want to learn how to use this tool? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Breaking Pliers
Use these pliers when you are breaking a small strip from a piece of glass, when the piece of glass is too small to hold or when you are worried about cutting yourself.

$8.50

Never cut glass before? Want to learn how to use this tool? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Brands and colors vary

Diamond Drill Bits
2mm Diamond Twist Drills These twist drills are coated in diamonds for drilling glass, ceramic, rocks, etc. $8.00 ea.
Blunt Tip Diamond Coated Glass Drill Bit (GlaStar) You can't beat a diamond coated drill bit for drilling glass, rocks or ceramics. Different than our Diamond Core Drill Bits, these can be used in any hand-held rotary tool. High quality will last for a long time. For use in any portable drill or rotary tool (Dremel and flex shaft OK) Use water as a coolant Simple to use (directions on package) $24.00 (ea.)	Note how far up the shaft the diamonds go.
What's the difference between our Diamond Core and Blunt Tip Diamond Drill Bits? Blunt Tip can be used in hand-held rotary tool, Core must be used in a drill press * Holes are easier to get round and accurate when drilled in drill press (core) Drilling is faster on drill press (core) Core bits grind away a cylinder of glass, while Blunt Tip bits grind away glass until the hole is formed Both types are coated with genuine diamonds Be sure to read Christine Cox's article Bottles and Windows Quake in My Presence: How to Drill Glass
They come 2 in a package 1/4" Shank 1/8" Hole	Diamond Core Drill Bits (1/8") (Aanraku) If you are making projects that require holes in glass, rocks or ceramic, you'll need our 1/8" Diamond Core Drill Bits. They work marvelously with our Glass Bevels or with stained glass. Use water as a coolant. For use in a drill press.* A great value! $15.00 (2) *Close-up of the diamond-encrusted business end of the drill bit* * (will not work with a Dremel or flex shaft tool because the shaft is too big to fit) *Learn more about making this glass bevel book in "The Muse"*

Glass Cutter and Accessories

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Pistol Grip Glass Cutter
There's nothing like a pistol grip cutter and Toyo is known for their quality, comfort and control. Use it for straight or curved cuts. The performance will impress you! Note, use Cutter Oil to lubricate cutter. Directions and filler included. Protective cap is included. Colors vary. Please let us choose (feel free to express a preference in the comments section of the shopping cart - if we have the color in stock, you'll get it).

$41.00

Never cut glass before? Want to learn how to use this tool? Learn the basics from Christine's free video download!

Glass Cutter Oil
Until recently, I'd been using kerosene in my glass cutter. The problem was that it was giving me a huge headache! A much better alternative is non-toxic Glass Cutter Oil. It cleans up easily with dishwashing soap or alcohol and is virtually odor free. Your head, your pets and your children will thank you for using it. 8 oz.

$6.75