How to use old plastic windows. How to make gazebos from old window frames (with photos)

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Hi all! In one of my previous works, I showed how it was made, it turned out pretty good, something like a corner for relaxation, but something was missing. What was missing was just an outdoor table. Just after replacing one of the windows, I was left with an unnecessary double-glazed window, its dimensions are 1m * 0.9m, almost an even square. There are no difficulties in making it; it can be done in just a few hours, unless of course you count the time it takes for the paint to dry. Tools required for manufacturing: - Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- corner;
- roulette;
- rubber compressor;
- drill with a diamond attachment;
- dye. Materials for the table:

- double-glazed window 1m*0.9m;
- corner 25, 4 pieces according to the size of the glass unit;
- pipe 30, 4 pieces, 70 cm each;
- pieces of reinforcement for spacers 8 pieces, 17 cm each.

Making a table

First of all, we cut off all the protruding rubber from the double-glazed window so that it does not interfere in the future when we install the glass into the frame from the corner. It can be cut very easily using a regular knife.

Next, you need to weld a frame from the corner that exactly fits the size of the glass unit. Welds must be made from the outside and then cleaned with a grinder. I also rounded the corners of the frame a little more.

The next step is to weld the table legs. I cut them out of a pipe, 30 x 70 cm each, but you can make any sizes you like. The most important thing is to weld them evenly, and a square with a right angle helps with this.

The first stability test of the table showed that it is quite possible to leave it like this, but for greater rigidity you can still install small spacers from pieces of reinforcement. The main thing is that the cat likes everything)))

I welded pieces of reinforcement, one on each side of the leg.

That's all, the frame is completely ready and now all that remains is to clean it well and paint it. A little advice: if you do the same, clean the workpieces before welding everything together, it will be much easier.

Then I laid a rubber band along the bottom of the corner; it will serve as a seal between the metal and the glass. I can’t say what kind of tape this is, because I don’t know, it’s similar to bandage rubber, only thinner.

The edges of the glass are very sharp and to avoid injury using a drill and a diamond sanding attachment they need to be cleaned and rounded. Everything is done very easily and quickly.

Important! Use a respirator and safety glasses, as there is a lot of fine glass dust flying around.

Modern plastic, aluminum, and wooden window structures are not just a tribute to the times, but also an important improvement in the heat-saving function of the house. Very often they replace old frames made of durable solid wood that can last for a very long time, but in a completely new quality. In which? Here are 16 ideas and detailed instructions to them.

Jewelry storage frame

The small frame is an excellent basis for a stand on which you can comfortably hang jewelry. If desired, the wood can be cleaned with sandpaper. old paint, or leave the old coating, renewing it where required. The glass along with the glazing beads is removed and inserted into the gaps metal mesh. All that remains is to screw the hinges on the back side for hanging the stand on the wall and start decorating it.

Organizer for kitchen items

Kitchen - room with high humidity, so the wood needs protection. The frame must be varnished or oil paint pleasant to the eye shade. The crossbars between the glasses are ready-made bases for hooks. This organizer can be placed in work area or decorate a free wall with it. Many ladles, stirrers, graters and other tools will find their place on its hooks.

Clue! This organizer can be mounted not only on the wall, but also on the ceiling.

Greenhouse or greenhouse

Two frames with intact glass will serve as an excellent base for a greenhouse on personal plot. We choose a garden bed. We surround its perimeter with stops. Ordinary cobblestones are suitable for this. We lay them out along the long sides of the bed. We rest the two frames with their long sides against the rows of cobblestones, and bring the upper sides together, getting a “house”.

Advice! To give the structure stability, fasten it with door hinges.

Frame for pots of flowers

To hang 10 flowerpots on the wall, you will need to punch 10 holes for fasteners. You can do it differently. Let's take it old frame, remove the glass from it (or leave it, as you prefer). We paint it in a shade that suits the interior. At the top of the reverse side we attach 2 loops for hanging. We make 2 fastenings in the wall (screws or dowels). We hang up the stand, and then attach as many flowerpots to it as we want.

Coffee table

A durable frame is a finished tabletop. It can be decorated in any way: painting, carving, painting, varnishing, etc. All that remains is to screw the legs on from below to get a coffee table of a suitable height.

Bed Headboards

Rustic style requires that the interior has a lot of light and undoubted signs of antiquity. Make a headboard from a used rectangular or arched frame - great idea. We remove the old headboard from the bed and attach a new one from 1, 2 or even 4 frames. Fortunately, wood is a pliable material for creating three-dimensional structures, and self-tapping screws and ordinary nails can be used as fasteners.

Picture frame

If the thickness of the frame is not very large, as well as its format, then it can easily turn into a photo frame. When the binding is already divided into 6 cells, this is ideal, but inner space You can independently distribute it into the required number of sectors using slats. All you need to do is nail a sheet of plywood to the back and the stand is ready. Photos are easily attached with buttons and pins.

Tray

A small window sash turns into a neat and reliable tray in a matter of minutes. You only need two door handles loop type, which we attach on the right and left to conveniently move the tray from place to place. But in the decor you can show all your imagination.

Organizer

We have several containers, elegant hooks, decorative bags or baskets - you can make a great organizer for anything. It is enough to distribute all this wealth in artistic order (or disorder) around the frame. There is no need to remove the glass. All that remains is to find a place for the masterpiece in the workshop or closet.

Hanger

An elegant hanger can be made from any frame. Glass will only add elegance to the finished item. If there are 2 doors, then they are fastened at right angles and you get a hanger with a shelf. All you need to buy are hooks of a suitable size and design and fasteners to the wall.

Summer gazebo

Sometimes windows are changed as planned and as a result you end up with a whole bunch of large frames. Taking them out and disposing of them is expensive, but making a gazebo out of them is much easier and more useful. To make the structure truly strong, make 4 supporting pillars, the lower ends of which are dug into the ground and reinforced with cement mortar. But the frames can be attached to this frame in the way that is most convenient in this case.

Note board

You will need: 1 frame, a slightly smaller sheet of plywood. We nail the plywood to the base and cover it black paint. In a suitable place, such a note board can simply be nailed to the wall.

Watch

You can buy a ready-made mechanism along with numbers and arrows in a store, or use an existing one. Take a small sash and make a hole with a glass cutter. We insert the clock mechanism and attach the remaining parts of the clock with special glue. You can hang it!

Advice! The thinner the frame, the more elegant the finished result will be.

Room decoration

Colorful panels and posters are great decoration any interior. Instead of a banal frame, you can use more creative option. We take the window sash with glass and place the poster behind it. In this form, the picture takes on a completely different charm.

Mirror

Depending on where exactly the mirror will hang, you can decorate it in different ways. For example, use only the outer contour of the window frame, filling its internal space with a single piece of mirror. Or cut mirrors to fit the glass format and replace the glazing with them.

Garden lantern

Small frame size is finished parts for assembling a garden lantern. Essentially, we need a box in which one of the faces of the parallelepiped is folding. It’s very easy to make it like this, just use it furniture hinges. And on top we attach a hook for hanging a lantern in a gazebo or on the veranda.

After installing new structures, it is recommended not to rush to throw away the old ones. plastic windows, since in some cases they can last a long time. Since products made from PVC profiles have been actively installed and used for only about 15 years, their service life has not yet been exhausted. After all, even double-glazed windows can last 20 years, and window frame designs can last twice as long. In addition, today, completely new windows are often replaced in new buildings, which are extremely irrational to write off as scrap. All of the listed products can always be used, and this applies to people with different levels income.

Where can you use used plastic windows?

The area of application of old windows is quite large. There are not many conditions for reusing them - the product must be intact, and the dimensions of the frames and openings in the new location must be the same. Today, used plastic windows are actively used at such facilities as:

country cottages;
workshops and small production facilities;
cabins and gatehouses.

Also, old plastic windows may be suitable for installation in another apartment, since the dimensions of the openings in many standard multi-storey buildings may coincide. However, in this case, it is recommended to first consult with a specialist who will conduct work in the premises where the installation of used structures is planned.

In what cases is it impossible to reuse old plastic windows?

If the profile structures are damaged, the windows cannot be reused. This applies to everyone constituent elements, including imposts and sashes. Violation of the integrity of the profile most often provokes depressurization and can also lead to deformations. Non-critical failures include the following:

violation of the integrity of the clamping beads - they can be replaced at any time;
imbalance of fittings - eliminated by adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and replacing failed elements;
problems with the seal - can be solved by installing new circuits.

In addition, used windows made of PVC profiles cannot be used if there is a significant discrepancy between the dimensions of the frames and the dimensions of the openings.

What to do if there is a slight difference in the sizes of openings and frames

Ideal when the sizes coincide completely, but for this you either need great luck, or it is necessary to erect walls taking into account the dimensions of window structures. Such situations are rare. More often you have to deal with non-critical size mismatches. If the opening is a little smaller, you can try to widen it. This works best when the walls are built from foam blocks or bricks. The situation is more complicated with reinforced concrete structures, but in this case the problem can be solved with a good tool.

If the opening is insignificant more windows, then it is recommended to try to build up the frame using. These elements are also called extenders, as they increase the dimensions of the window frame. Thanks to them, it is possible not to lay the opening to the required width and height, which is not always feasible. The extensions create the visual effect of a solid wide frame and have excellent thermal insulation.

The additional elements coincide with the frame profile and ensure the strength of the connections at the joints - thanks to special hooks, a lock is formed that is reliable and tight. Also, these elements will compensate for the thickness of insulating boards, which are recommended for use for finishing slopes. Today there are quite a lot of expanders with different dimensions on sale, so you can easily adapt the dimensions.

If you decide to widen the opening, you need to take into account the fact that external walls are load-bearing, so violation of their integrity can lead to serious troubles. You should always consult with experienced builders before carrying out such work.

Dismantling with preservation

Old windows are suitable for reuse if they have been dismantled and preserved. On OknaTrade it is described for old joinery. The procedure for dismantling while preserving structures made of PVC profiles has much in common with the basic technology. When removing plastic windows from the opening, it is recommended:

first remove all active sashes;
remove the double-glazed windows;
find the location of the fasteners.

The fixing anchors are usually unscrewed after removal assembly seam, which also holds the entire structure. To get to it, you need to dismantle the window sills with ebbs and remove the slopes.

Greenhouses from old plastic windows

Some gardeners find original application products from profile systems– they use them to build greenhouses on their summer cottages. It should be understood that the area of such a structure will be small. A compact greenhouse made from windows is usually built in the form of a small extension on the south side of a country house. For reliable, hermetically sealed joining of individual frames, it is recommended to use a special connecting profile. Entrance door One of the active doors serves as part of such an original structure. In order for plants to feel comfortable in such a greenhouse, it is necessary to equip the structure with microventilation valves.

Gazebo from window frames on the picture

This version of the gazebo-kitchen with an eight-slope roof has frame structure and an octagonal shape in plan. The openings between the pillars of this building are planned to be covered with glazed window frames (from mosquitoes, wind, rain, etc.).

Since it is now common practice to replace old windows with plastic ones, such window frames can be found at garbage disposals in any area of any city, which means they will cost nothing and for construction you will only need to spend money on materials for the foundation, frame and roof.

An octagonal gazebo is a traditional Swedish house, only in this case most of the walls will be made in the form of windows.

The construction of the gazebo-kitchen occurs in stages and in a certain order.

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An octagonal gazebo made of glazed window frames can be placed closer to the center of the site, then from all the windows of the building it will be possible to admire the landscape and watch what is happening around. This will be a kind of command post. At the same time, being outside, you can monitor what is happening inside the gazebo, for example, whether anything on the stove has caught fire.

On a note!

Inside, you can arrange such a gazebo according to your taste and discretion. A kitchen unit can easily fit here - gas or electric stove, homemade cabinets for dishes and kitchen utensils, refrigerator and, of course, sink. In another part, closer to the center, you can put a large dinner table with a bench, chairs or armchairs. If desired, you can install a TV, a stereo system, or hang a hammock here. You can use a regular metal grill by installing it next to the gazebo.

The foundation for a gazebo made from window frames with your own hands must be made from eight single concrete blocks, which are laid on the ground at the corners of the gazebo. Under each block, you need to dig a hole with a spade bayonet, the width and length of which is approximately three times the size of the block. Then you need to pour sand into the bottom of the holes and compact it thoroughly to form a layer 5-10 cm thick. Concrete blocks placed in prepared holes and leveled.

Erection of walls - using a frame for a gazebo with your own hands imposes restrictions on the width and height of the structure.

On top of the foundation blocks you need to lay waterproofing from roofing felt folded in half, and then bottom harness made of timber with a section of 100 x 150 mm. Corner joints The beams can be assembled by cutting half a tree, placing them exactly above the foundation blocks. The crossbars must be cut into the longitudinal beams of the strapping, also halfway through the tree. The joints of the beams can be strengthened with nails 120 mm long, driving two nails into each joint.

Next, in the corners of the assembled harness you need to install racks made of timber with a cross-section of 100 x 150 mm. The distance between adjacent pairs of racks should be determined by the width of the window frames and the door (or doors). Each rack must be set strictly vertically along a plumb line, secured with temporary struts, and then attached below to the frame of beams with two nails, hammering them in on both sides perpendicular to one another.

Then, at a height of about 50 cm from the trim beams, you need to cut the window sill boards between the posts strictly vertically, without distortions, after which you can remove the temporary struts and replace them with permanent ones. Then you should check the height of all eight racks, and if everything is correct, you can mount on them the upper frame from the same timber with a cross-section of 100 X 150 mm, which should exactly repeat the dimensions of the bottom one. It should be attached to the posts using nails 200 mm long.

Look at the gazebos made from frames in the photo, which shows ready-made buildings:

Gazebo made from old frames
Gazebo made of frames

Gazebo for a summer residence
DIY gazebo

For the roof, you must first install roof truss. To do this, you need to temporarily tie the beams of the upper trim located opposite each other crosswise with two pairs of tie boards. This structure will simultaneously serve as both a guide supporting the central post in a vertical position and a construction bridge for “high-rise” work. Also for convenience further work in the center of the gazebo you need to install a temporary auxiliary vertical stand. At the bottom, near the floor, it can be wedged, and at the top, an octagonal locking insert can be attached to it. In order for the auxiliary rack to be held stably in a strictly vertical position, you need to additionally nail it with two nails to the tie boards nailed to the beams of the upper frame.

They'll go to the rafters edged boards cross section 50 x 100 mm. The upper end of each rafter should rest on the central octagonal liner, and the lower end on the beam of the upper trim, on which grooves must be selected in advance corresponding to the thickness and angle of inclination of the rafters. Rafters should be installed in pairs on two opposite sides, nailing them to the liner and beam. To prevent the nails from “moving” to the side when driving, you must first drill guide holes in the rafters. It is recommended to slightly trim the sides of the upper ends of the rafters so that they fit together better.

Next is done continuous lathing roofs made of clapboard boards, which must be laid with the front (planed) side down. When laying, the ends of each flooring board must be nailed to the rafters with two nails to ensure the rigidity of the roof structure and to prevent the appearance of a bursting force on the top band and the wall. In this case, the roof will rest on the walls of the building like a rigid “cone”.

The roof of the gazebo is made of galvanized steel sheets. Pre-painted sheets of metal must be marked and blanks cut out of them required forms and size and alternately attach to the sheathing using roofing screws with rubber washers. To protect the gazebo from possible leaks, the joints of the roofing sheets from above must be closed with corners cut and curved from the same sheet metal.

If there is unnecessary glass in the house (whole or broken) that clutters up the space, do not rush to throw it away.

You can make it out of it beautiful product, or decorate existing items.

This is a good way put it into action this material , because handmade crafts and gifts are valued much more by people.

In this article we will tell you what can be done with whole or broken glass, how to make a herbarium in it or bake a flower, how to turn its surface into a matte or mirrored one, and other subtleties of craftsmanship.

Glass is a universal material, used to create various interior items.

Not only dishes and furniture are made from it, but also paintings and panels.

You can give a second life to even a broken object by using shards and fragments.

Eat different kinds glass, different depending on application:

construction;
porous;
liquid;
artistic, finishing, etc.

Such a variety of materials allows a skilled person to create unique kaleidoscopes and make products of bizarre shapes and colors.

Many crafts Even a beginner can create it, the main thing is to have necessary tools, patience and desire.

First you need to determine what exactly you want to make from glass. There's a lot here depends on the author’s imagination and resources available.

All products can be divided into categories:

household;
aesthetic.

Here are just a few examples:

candlestick decoration;
ornaments on glass, flower compositions;
small souvenirs made of broken glass;
thematic installations;
decoration household items– dishes, chandeliers, mirrors.

Let's figure out in order what items can be made from old unnecessary glass.

Shelf

Glass shelves are popular because can easily fit into any interior. In addition, they can withstand significant loads, although they seem fragile.

Glass furniture looks good in small rooms - because of its transparency, it seems less noticeable, so it does not visually take up space in the room.

The location must be accessible to adults, but out of reach of children(so that the child cannot hang on it).

To make a shelf you will need:

glass cutter (it is more convenient to use an oil cutter);
Sander belt type with abrasive sandpaper (grit value should be 120 units);
respirator, gloves and other protective equipment;
rulers (you will need to periodically check whether the layers are even).

It is created in the following order:

Aquarium

To make it yourself, you will need:

Silicate glass premium.
Glue, which contains silicone. Look carefully at the information on the packaging: it should indicate that it is suitable for aquariums (it does not contain antibacterial substances that harm fish and plants).
About 8 pieces of small corners, suitable for predetermined dimensions.

When gluing parts, you need to remember certain requirements:

the seams must be thick, at least 2-3 mm;
The outer edges must be sanded, and those under the glue must not be touched.

The build process itself looks like this:

Do not rush to immediately “transport” fish and other marine life here. Swipe 3-5 hour hydrotest– fill it with water and check whether the structure does not allow liquid to pass through, whether the seams are leaking, etc.

Now you have an idea of how to make an aquarium yourself at home.

Greenhouse

Glass is often used in the construction of wooden or metal greenhouses. This classic version greenhouse structures, which allows you to maintain the necessary microclimate inside.

If you have a lot of window glass leftovers, you can successfully use them to create a greenhouse.

Such a structure has walls and a roof made of glass, which provides a number of advantages:

You can use a greenhouse all year round. The material retains its transparency, structure, appearance and thermal insulation properties.
Having connected the heating to it, you can grow plants in winter. In summer, transparent glass allows light to pass through, allowing plants to grow.
Glass withstands abrasive influences and is easy to clean.
Walls of the structure Can be easily replaced if damaged. Replacement is inexpensive, and used glass is suitable for this.
Glass does not emit harmful substances or odors even when exposed to heat. This is an environmentally friendly material that is also easy to care for. Glass is resistant to chemicals used for cleaning.
The reinforced or tempered type (thermal glass) can withstand large hail and other adverse weather conditions.

In addition to all these properties and an attractive appearance that lasts for years, this design has disadvantages:

You need to select a reliable frame and prepare a solid foundation (it can withstand such loads strip foundation), since glass characterized by increased mass. You wouldn’t say so at first glance, but the material weighs a lot: for example, glass 4 mm thick in a square shape weighs about 10 kg, and the weight of a 6 mm layer is 1.5 times more.
Building a glass greenhouse will not be cheap.
The glass resists shock and mechanical impacts poorly.
Glass has high thermal conductivity, so it heats up and cools down quickly. This is especially harmful to plants during daily temperature changes. Therefore, you need to take care of the maintenance system desired temperature indoors.
A glass room can only be built in the form of a house.

It all starts with preparation:

Creating a drawing of the future greenhouse, determining its dimensions.
Choice suitable place. It is necessary to take into account the level of lighting, orient the room so that the heat is distributed evenly.
Taking into account the wind direction in a given area. It is best to protect the structure on the leeward side with some object (shrub or other small obstacle).
Determination of soil and relief features. You need to choose a dry and level place.
Calculating the distance of the greenhouse to the nearest source of electricity and water supply. The closer you get, the easier it will be to build a system for heating and watering plants.

Below is shown where should not be placed greenhouse If you do incorrect choice, the greenhouse may collapse, or the plants being grown will grow more slowly.

A reasonable solution would be to create a wall-mounted greenhouse. This will save area, reduce the distance to water and electricity and spend less money on construction.

Given below typical drawing. If desired, it can be changed according to the desired dimensions.

Based on drawing are elected Construction Materials . The foundation must be at least 0.5 meters in height and have a strong frame - metal or wood (bars or profiles measuring 5 by 5 cm, the distance between the posts is up to 0.8 m, based on the size of the glass and the frame itself).

Can be used different types glass Main, so that they match the dimensions of the frame. Eg:

single (2.5 mm thick) suitable for side walls installed in wooden frame small sizes;
double (up to 3.5 mm) cannot be used as a top window;
showcase (6 mm) will become a strong wall, but will need reliable fastening and supports;
multi-layer will work in almost any part.

Choose glass based on the purpose of the structure.

If the greenhouse contains tropical plants, it is better to use multi-layer glazing, which will reduce the cost of internal heating.

Regular glass is also suitable for greens and vegetables.

Double-glazed windows provide the best growth. There are several types:

single-chamber;
two-chamber;
heat-saving;
energy saving.

Double-glazed windows from old plastic windows are perfect.

Will need to prepare the following building materials:

support corners;
wooden beams or metal bases for each side of the frame;
beams;
polyurethane foam and hardware;
glass or double glazing;
sealant (for fixing and insulating glazing);
door parts (handle, lock, hinges);
corners on which wooden parts will be attached.

Cords, pegs, containers, buckets and shovels are needed for marking and preparing the foundation. A hacksaw, chisels, glass cutter, electric planer and construction level will be needed when assembling the greenhouse.

Now that everything is ready, we’ll tell you in detail how to make a greenhouse.

Assembly is carried out in the following order:

At the selected location, you need to level the soil and remove vegetation. Make markings for the trenches by installing pegs and cords.
We dig trenches according to the intended markings (depth 0.4 m, width 0.2 m). Let's plan the bottom of the pit, fill it with a 10-centimeter layer of a mixture of crushed stone and sand.
We assemble the formwork and check the height of the edges. We lay welded mesh or steel reinforcement and attach anchors to the frame.
We prepare concrete (a mixture of cement and sand 1:3 with the addition of crushed stone and water). Pour in the resulting solution and give it time to harden.

We lay two layers of roofing material directly on the surface of the foundation. They will provide protection wooden frame from moisture. Processing wooden blanks antiseptic.

Screw the support bars of the frame to the anchors, then make holes in the bars on which the glass will be attached.

We fasten the racks and beams.

Make sure the structure is upright. Install the braces and secure all elements with metal corners.

Connect all the remaining elements together. Check everything first for cracks and gaps, then make sure the structure is durable. When it is clear that the greenhouse retains heat, bring all the plants into it.

Colored mosaic

A special mosaic - smalt - is suitable for decorating surfaces. But in its absence, you can use colored broken glass. By the way, smalt is also made from broken glass; you can read about it in detail.

To do this kind of work, you need to prepare:

drawing, glass base for mosaic (or plexiglass);
glass cutter, wire cutters and a special breaker for working with glass;
colored glass from which the mosaic will be made;
medical syringe, which is useful for applying the material;
transparent silicone;
tile grout (black).

Consider making a mosaic in the shape of a butterfly.

So, the finished drawing needs to be transferred from paper to a glass base. Using tools, we cut out wings from colored glass. Then we cut it out with a glass cutter.

After they are separated from the base, you need arrange them into a prepared drawing.

The pieces of glass need to be coated with silicone, then glued to the glass base. For this you will need a medical syringe.

When you glue the fragments together, leave gaps between them. They will need to be filled with grout later.

The seams need to be rubbed only after the silicone has grown.

Be sure to wear rubber gloves. The grout itself dilute according to instructions located on the package with the substance. The result will be a mixture as thick as sour cream.

We apply it to the mosaic.

As you can see, it covered the entire surface of the product, and the seams are securely sealed. All that remains is to remove the excess mixture from the glass. Do it you can use a wet sponge.

The procedure for creating any other mosaic is similar; the specifics of the work will vary slightly depending on the design.

Here is an example of another product made using the same technology:

As you can see, the mosaic is universal technology , with which you can decorate completely different interior items using broken glass.

The main thing is to draw the contours in advance so that the resulting drawing looks organic.

Herbarium and flower in glass

This is a very unusual, rare and beautiful fake. This technique allows you to “immortalize” any flower (or other object) in glass, making it into a decoration (for example, a pendant).

Naturally, in order for the sheets to be visible, you need to use only transparent glass (intended for fusing or regular glass).

The only tools you may need are a special oven, a glass cutter and a machine for grinding the edges of glass.

Needs to be cut and sharpened two mugs equal diameter , the dimensions of which will fit the flower. Plus, you need to leave a little space if you want to make a pendant (in small area a hole will be made for the lace).

By the way, this is a difficult operation to predict the end result. Difficult to control the process: The grass may burn completely, or a clear silhouette will remain.

To minimize possible damage, it is better to paint the flower in advance: even if the leaves fade, the paint will retain the original shape of the flower and remain inside the glass.

You can approach the matter artistically by coloring the flower with transitions of shades.

You need to use only fusing paints - they do not fade at high temperatures. After applying it, you need to let it dry.

We put the painted plant between the pieces of glass and put it in the oven.

Need to pick up correct baking mode. It is selected depending on the glass used. The approximate range is 740-800 degrees.

Please note that between the pieces of glass air bubbles may form. If after baking there are few of them and their sizes are small, they can further decorate the product.

If the plant burns out only partially, it may turn out a little lacy and fibrous.

Photo frame

A more difficult operation will be decorating frames, panels and paintings.

Before making a frame with glass, you will need to prepare:

fiberboard sheet suitable size (dimensions are selected based on the intended design);
broken glass (transparent and colored);
acrylic paints, gouache or ink;
glue.

A thick layer of acrylic paint is applied to the fiberboard sheet. Optional, can be coated with one or more shades. This is necessary to prepare the background. When everything is dry, the sheet needs to be inserted into the frame of the future product.

Then, on the future panel or painting, you need to apply the contours of the planned design using a stencil or by hand.

This is why ink or gouache was needed - to circle the outlined lines twice and glue the fragments along them.

Having pasted them in the background area, you need to let the product dry.

Mirror

The easiest way is to decorate mirrors using shards (colored or transparent). This can be done with vases, candlesticks, and trays.

Since the essence of the decoration is gluing pieces of glass, be sure to wear rubber gloves before starting work; they will protect your hands from cuts and allergies to substances contained in the glue.

On the surface of the object you need pre-mark the pattern, along which the fragments will be laid out. Only ceramic glue is suitable, layers of which must be applied using a special tool - scrapers.

If transparent pieces of glass were used, they can be painted with acrylic paint designed for working on glass.

After the layer with the fragments has dried a little, the holes between them can be sealed tile putty or mosaic cement. You need to act carefully, but there will still be excess. You can remove them using a damp cloth.

This is what mirror frames made in this style look like.

You can decorate in a similar way:

frames for photographs, mirrors, paintings;
flower pots;
caskets;
drawers;
countertops and other items.

accurately calculate the number of pieces of glass (prepare paint to finish painting the transparent pieces);
apply clear markings and indicate where and what layer will need to be laid.

Other items and decorations

The list of crafts is not limited to this. Here's how else you can decorate your interior.

Picture made from multi-colored glass cullet

All work can be done at home, having prepared in advance:

plywood;
finished drawing;
a bunch of colorful pieces of broken glass.

Plywood is needed as a base-frame on which the drawing with glued pieces of glass will be held. The picture itself can be drawn in advance, or you can take a suitable template.

The pieces should be glued so that they fit tightly to each other. Better to use more stable glue. Try to have them walk along the lines, respecting the pre-planned color scheme drawing.

Do not touch the glass under any circumstances until the glue has dried, otherwise there is a risk of moving the pieces from their original location.

In addition to pieces of glass, you can use other elements for decoration:

beads;
seashells;
glitter;
buttons, etc.

Drawing using fusing technique

You can make a multi-colored picture using either mosaic or fusing techniques. It involves baking pieces of glass, pre-folded into a specific pattern. The whole operation carried out in a muffle furnace on high temperature(at least 800 °C).

First this technique appeared in the 90s. in Germany, and it was based on another, more ancient method of glass processing - the “hot enamel” technique.

The main task is to correctly position the glass elements in advance so that as a result of heat treatment they are combined into one whole. Consequently, the material becomes homogeneous, metal connections are not included in this product.

The image completely depends on the artist: you can make it more voluminous, convex, leave some areas flat, increase the thickness and relief of the stained glass.

All scattered parts are laid out on a glass base - the most even and flat surface possible. Thanks to this, the illusion of perspective, volume, and depth of the product is created.

The use of colored pieces allows you to expand the color range. This is precisely why a glass base is needed, because when working on metal plate, such an effect cannot be achieved.

This product is also quite durable. It practically does not age, the color remains unchanged.

The only drawback in the heat treatment itself is this technique will not allow you to get clear image contours. Colored pieces inevitably float on top of each other, resulting in an effect similar to watercolors.

Using liquid glass

Advanced craftsmen can create crafts using.

You can buy this material at a hardware or hardware store. Or use other types of liquid glass, for example, stationery silicate glue, which is often used to imitate sea spaces.

But such a substitute will be less durable and hard than liquid glass.

Almost any item can be decorated with this material.

After applying a layer of liquid glass, apply decorations on it - pebbles, shells, beads, sparkles, etc.

If you want to do decorative elements more voluminous, apply two layers of liquid glass.

With liquid glass quite easy to work with. You can use it to decorate the surfaces of various objects or make your own decorations:

hairpins;
earrings;
brooches;
figurines;
vases, etc.

You can decorate your interior with liquid glass in a simple way– apply to a layer of glass small items according to a pre-designed pattern, then let the product cool.

Decor elements

What can you do if you only have small broken glass on hand? It can be turn into powder and use as decoration.

To crush it into powder, safety precautions must be followed:

use gloves and safety glasses;
Find a container that is deep enough and strong enough.

The resulting broken glass powder is applied to the selected item in areas where glue was previously applied. Once the glue dries, you can cover it with another layer. By analogy, powder can be used to paint pictures and decorate interior items.

In addition to glass, you can additionally decorate objects with the following materials:

shells (sea or river) and shells;
beads or beads of a suitable size;
shell walnuts and other available materials.

The challenge is to choose the right combination of all decorative materials, then the product will look beautiful and organic.

Making black, white and colored paint for glass at home

How can you make glass colored, white, or apply a design on it at home?

Glass surfaces must be treated with special paints that have good adhesion to smooth surfaces. Conventional paints and varnishes are not capable of this, so the coating wears off quickly.

The composition of the paint should not be too liquid, and it should be applied in thin and translucent layers.

Best suited for liquid glass acrylic paints. They have good adhesion, and on surfaces they look like a matte film. Even when mixed, they retain color purity and are resistant to ultraviolet rays.

You can paint the surface with polyurethane mixtures. This is an elastic substance that instantly hardens on glass. The layers are perfectly transparent.

You can make the compositions yourself.

Here are a couple of recipes:

White paint is prepared by mixing four parts silicate glue and one part kaolin (it must be thoroughly ground).
Black shades are created by mixing one part charcoal with three parts silicate glue and one part printing black. The resulting mixture must be filtered.

Various colored dyes can be made using special fabric dyes.

The procedure is as follows: dissolve 5 g of gelatin in 200 ml of water, then dilute the necessary dyes in a separate bowl. The required shade is obtained by gradually mixing the contents of two prepared solutions.

Prepare the following tools in advance to paint glass with paint:

spray;
end brush with bristles;
a paint roller or a foam swab.

You need to pre-treat the glass:

Wipe the glass with soapy water, then rinse first with warm and then with cold water.
Apply acetone to degrease the glass. Traces of solvent can be removed with a simple dry cloth.
Those areas that do not need to be painted should be protected. Apply one or two layers of masking tape to these areas.

Instructions for painting glass at home:

Prepare the mixture and pour it into a small container (this will make it easier to apply paint to the surface).
Paint glass using a brush, spray gun, foam pad or roller. Follow, so that the layers are distributed evenly over the entire surface.
When the paint is dry, remove the pieces of masking tape. If some areas are poorly colored, apply an additional layer.

How to make it opaque?

You can achieve a matte glass texture:

chemical and mechanistic methods;
using a sandblaster.

Follow the instructions below and you will learn how to make glass opaque.

It is easier and safer to use a mechanical method based on the use of abrasive paste or sand.

You need to take polished glass with a thickness of 4 to 6 mm, place it on a flat surface, placing a thick cloth under it.

Thin spatulas need to be nailed to the sides of the glass so that it does not slide on the table.

Prepare sand (river sand or corundum sand is best: it scratches glass more smoothly), then sift it through a sieve until smooth.

Then apply sand to a board measuring 20 by 30 cm and moisten it with water. Place glass on top of the board, and any weight on top of the glass so that it presses it tightly to the surface.

Move the board parallel to the side edges of the glass. Do not make circular movements under any circumstances.

Moisten the sand as it dries.

Periodically check whether the matting process is successful by removing sand from the surface and holding the glass up to light. Continue the procedure until you get the expected result.

Create a mirror surface

How to make a mirror? First you need to polish our glass by wetting its surface with water.

Will be required in advance prepare the following items:

glass;
containers in which the solution will be prepared and mixed with silver;
latex gloves;
silver (nitrate) and tin (bichloride);
distilled water, caustic potassium or soda;
honey, ammonia and formaldehyde;
alcohol, cotton wool;
clear varnish;
glass rod and nitric acid;
a spray bottle that will be used to apply the mixture to the glass, plus a brush with soft bristles;
frame or wooden sheet with clips;
dye.

We put on rubber gloves and carry out all work exclusively in them.

Next, when you manipulate the glass, hold it carefully by the edges, otherwise you risk stain a smooth surface. This is important because the material will need to be frequently dragged from place to place, washed and various substances applied to it.

The procedure is as follows:

We wash the glass with distilled water and crushed chalk. All sides must be clean, incl. ends.
We treat the surface with a degreasing alkali solution (sodium or potassium, containing about 10%).
Rinse the glass again with distilled water.
Wipe clean glass with a cotton swab dipped in a 1% solution of stannous chloride. Then immediately place the mirror in a container filled with distilled water. Let it get wet.
While the glass is poured, clean and degrease (with the same alkaline solution) the container in which you plan to silver the glass. Please note that the surface temperature of the future mirror in water should be 10 degrees higher than that of the solution induced for silvering.

Required prepare two solutions with the contents with which the glass will be coated. Use only distilled water:

The first solution consists of silver nitrate (1.6 g) and water (30 ml). After mixing them, watch what kind of sediment you get. Drip 25% ammonia into it until it disappears, then add another half cup of water.
Pour a 40% formaldehyde solution (5g) into the second container with divisions.

Place the glass horizontally on the surface prepared for silvering.
Now start covering the glass: pour the resulting solution into the middle, roll it out in an even layer using a glass rod. Or lower the glass into the chemical mixture so that the silver does not fall on the opposite side.
The solution needs to harden. To “mirror” it needs 3-10 minutes, depending on the initial temperature of the mixture.
When everything is dry, you need to place the mirror vertically. While the silver layer is not fixed, it may be damaged, so lean the product against the support with the untreated side.
The mirror needs to dry for 2 hours at temperatures up to 100 degrees.
Inspect the received product. Silver stains can be wiped off with cotton wool and a solution of nitric acid.
Rinse the mirror first in water and then in alcohol.
The silver layer should have cooled by this time. Spray it with clear varnish from a spray bottle.
When the varnish is dry, paint the darkened surface. Then paint the silvered part with red lead, diluting it in turpentine. The glass part must be wiped with a solution of nitric acid.
Let everything dry and look at the result. If everything suits you, all that remains is to place the mirror in a frame with clips.

How to make a hole?

A hole in the glass can be drilled using:

drills with flexible shaft;
dental burs.

The structure itself machinable, but you need to take into account the fragility of glass. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the force and impact points, as well as the operating procedure.

The processing should not lead to cracks, breaks and chips on the main surface, otherwise the entire product may break.

Before making a hole, you need to prepare the glass for processing. Working surface needs to be cleaned and leveled. Watch for defective areas - under mechanical stress they can chip and damage the workpiece.

First, make markings: mark the lines of future holes so that surface flaws are located inside the circle and do not extend beyond its limits. Additionally You can treat the surface with chemicals, ridding it of oil traces.

Determine where the work will be done. You need to prepare the fixing equipment.

The method of glass fixation itself is determined based on the chosen technology for creating the hole.

Typically, the workpiece is placed in a vice, and under the areas that will be affected, a damping soft materials.

What if you need to make a small hole?

Miniature holes can be drilled using a drill and drill. A drill is required first:

heat up;
immerse in sealing wax and hold until the substance begins to melt;
moisten the tip in turpentine.

After this you can start working.

The second option is:

Grind camphor and coarse sandpaper particles.
Pour the resulting elements into a small container and then dilute them with turpentine. Place this paste on a clean glass surface of the workpiece.
Prepare a small piece of copper wire. It will need to be clamped in the drill chuck. This type of equipment needs to be guided, so prepare a guide jig (plywood).
The preparation is completed. You can start drilling.

Large holes in glass are made in a different way. If needed diameter exceeds 10 cm, household equipment will not help here.

You can still drill, but you must first make a small through point in the center of the future hole.

Any small-format glass of small diameter (up to 1 cm) can handle this. Extraneous chips will occur, but this is not a big deal: they form in areas that will later be removed.

Having received a small through opening, you need to insert and secure a piece of wire into it.

One end is fastened with a glass cutter. After checking whether the elements are securely fixed and Does the tool move smoothly in a circle?, you can cut a circle.

If you can't drill a hole, you can melt it. You will need to prepare equipment in which liquid tin or lead will be prepared. The glass blank is treated with gasoline, acetone or alcohol.

Having made the markings and formed the area for the future hole, the resulting area is sprinkled with moistened sand.

It should be enough to create a funnel, the bottom of which will be comparable in size to the edges of the hole, then metal is poured into it.

After 1-2 minutes it will cool down, and the sand equipment can be removed along with the mold.

As a result, in a glass blank a hole with smooth edges is formed. The risk is only in the melting process itself: it is impossible to control the diameter that is formed after the interaction of glass and metal.

The last option is to cut the hole using a soldering iron. You need to start by creating risks using a needle file.

Carefully mark the zones in which the melt will be made with a soldering iron in depth.

Then you need to warm up the tip and start cutting. Proceed slowly and carefully.

Better melt small sections, periodically cooling the glass (this will reduce the risk of deformation in nearby areas).

The result will be exactly the opposite of the above method:

the boundaries of the intended diameter of the hole will be maintained;
the edges will turn out uneven.

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conclusions

As you can see, unnecessary or broken glass is suitable for decorating a room with handmade items. The main thing is desire and imagination.

You can also decorate other glass containers.

If you don’t want to work on crafts, don’t throw away the glass anyway. Take it to or into a special container for collecting glass.

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