Where to find red glass lumps?

Jun 02, 2004 3 Replies

Hi,



Could anyone point me to a supplier where I could get smooth red glass lumps of approximately oval or teardrop shape? I'm a costume designer looking for mock 'jewels' to make into pendants, and I'm having no luck at all finding glass pieces the correct size (about 35-50mm in length). The lumps don't have to be perfectly regular in shape, but they do need to taper somewhat at top and bottom, and they need to be unfaceted and fully transparent. I was hoping I could find something designed for decorative purposes, but all I've found are the round glass globs sold in candle shops which are no use to me.



I'm in the UK but I'd order from anywhere! Apologies if this is the wrong forum for this question but I'm at my wits' end, any recommendations would be very gratefully received. :-)



Many thanks, Tasha


Do you have a pattern or drawing you would care to send? Could be made to order. Watch your email, if this is your addy.

Hi Tasha Oval glass jewels are used by stained glass crafters when making some of the 'reproduction Tiffany' lampshades so are available from any stained glass supplies shop. Check out

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under 'stained glass supplier' for your nearest shop to visit to see what is available. Elizabeth in UK
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Many thanks to all for the help, it's greatly appreciated! Thanks to a recommendation from a rec.crafts.glass reader I've now found some suitable glass 'cobbles' in an online gift shop, so I'm OK.

Tasha

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