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Rocks

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:44 pm
by Amy Fitzpatrick
Hi Glass Workers

I am working with bullseye tetka and melting it over rocks (small). The rocks do not stick to the glass when slumped, but make a nice impression. I was wondering what type of clear glue can be used to attach the rock to the glass? I am working small, biggest rock is 5 inches wide by 1/2 or less inches high. (and smaller).

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Amy in Alaska

Re: Rocks

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:41 pm
by dee
Amy Fitzpatrick wrote:Hi Glass Workers

I am working with bullseye tetka and melting it over rocks (small). The rocks do not stick to the glass when slumped, but make a nice impression. I was wondering what type of clear glue can be used to attach the rock to the glass? I am working small, biggest rock is 5 inches wide by 1/2 or less inches high. (and smaller).

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Amy in Alaska
amy, since it's clear glass, try a uv glue and set it out in the sun to cure the adhesive. tyiolyse or dymax would be the 2 i would test....
D

Re: Rocks

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:30 am
by S.TImmerman
When using rocks, make sure you don't use "soft" rocks such as sandstone, limestone and pumice as they can absorb water and blow up at higher temps. Working with outward bound for several years it was commonplace to teach about "hard"rocks when making fire pits.
St