Asked on Mar 06, 2014
Glass top
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Milagro C
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I recently purchased a 35 x 40 piece of glass to replace the one that I broke . It was the top of my kitchen table. Unfortunately, I cannot use it and was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what I can do with such a large, expensive piece of glass. It is about 3/4 inches thick.
12 answers
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List it for sale on your local Craigslist. You will likely not get what you paid for it but in my opinion, if you can't use it, recouping some of what you paid for it is better than having it sit around unused and taking up space.
Shari
on Mar 06, 2014
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Photo table top display. I covered a bar top in our pool house with favorite photos, lots of them, and covered them with lexan, but would have loved to have had access to a nice, thick piece of glass like this. There are dremel attachments and other tools for cutting glass to customize size. I've purchased glass at Lowes that they cut to size for free. You may be able to ask them if they would cut for you, and if not, if they could offer advice on where you could get it cut to your desired project. Also, if you have a shelving unit sitting around, you could turn it into a charming little glass front cupboard by adding simple frame from wood scraps or old window. Just add hinges. To take it further, you could easily add (repurposed/or purchased) 4 decorative, screw-in, short table legs @ Lowes or Home Depot. Install a cheap under counter puck light for added coolness, if displaying momentos or fav collection. Hope this helps get your creative juices going. :)
Connie Lorraine
on Mar 06, 2014
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If you have kids-I would make a photo collage of them, their artwork, and memorable pics and mount the pics on poster board taped together the size of glass and then mount on wall with mirror holders in their room or playroom. You could also frame it out with wood, legos, or toys that they choose and have some fun...good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Mar 06, 2014
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Frame it and if you have outside yard/garden area, use colored flower stones with epoxy glue and decorate with either pattern design or abstract design. Looks gorgeous with light coming through. Hand securely and away from high traffic or play area.
SandyG
on Mar 06, 2014
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here are some of my pieces http://www.paintedpickleart.com/dalle.htm I would drill holes so you can hang it, glue colored glass stones etc in some sort of your eye catching design, i use devon expoxy in my glass, i have not done a piece of this size as of yet, but it sure will be beautiful when you are done, hang by chain. plz post if you do this
Kat Davis-Moran
on Mar 06, 2014
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Is there a glass company near you? They will cut it into smaller piece or pieces if you could use those as toppers on smaller pieces of furniture.
Pat aka Queen of Thrift
on Mar 06, 2014
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Paint or stencil a special saying on it and hang it.
Debbie Harris
on Mar 06, 2014
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Either repurpose it for hanging a large art piece, perhaps a DIY collage or collection of favorite family pictures, or have it cut to fit smaller items, like a hearth and tables. If you have it cut, be sure that the edges are rounded (I still have a scar over my eye from when I was two and fell into a glass coffee table top).
KathrynElizabeth Etier
on Mar 07, 2014
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Create an antique mirror. Spray a fine mist of vinegar before painting. Spray the back with Krylon mirror spray paint. Many thin coats. The vinegar keeps the paint from adhering in "used" spots. When you have it spray painted. rub slightly in the vinegar areas and then spray the back with a black or chocolate brown paint. Look at sites which show how to make Mercury glass. Antique it and then frame and hang. These "old" antique mirrors are very hard to find. They add a great feeling to a room. I sell these types of old mirrors as often as I have time to make them.
SK on Elderberry
on Mar 08, 2014
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i would hold off for a while..an idea will just pop in your brain some day, and then you will know what you want to do with it,,,,,i got so nervous taking this spot right after the great sk sartell, i couldn't even type! lol :)
Penny
on Jun 25, 2014
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If it is tempered safety glass it cannot be cut or altered.But if it is plate glass it can be cut down where you can repurpose it in a few smaller pieces.
Rhonda Nusom
on Jun 29, 2014
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Thank you for your reply. Yes, it is tempered glass and quite heavy.
Milagro C
on Jun 29, 2014
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