Glass frag plugs?

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  1. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    Would glass frag plugs work? I am a glass blower by trade and could make glass plugs rather easily. I don't think I'd want to make a commercial venture out of it, but was curious if they would work or any thoughts on why (not).

    If by some odd chance this is a new idea, and someone with some experience would like to try a few I'd be happy to mail a few out for the cost of shipping.

    Anything else any of you would like to see made out of glass? I use top quality Schott borosilicate lab glass for maximum strength and clarity.

    -Doug
     
    greysoul, Apr 24, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It would certainly be more attractive than the plugs out there right now. I guess my main question would be, how well does superglue attach to glass?
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yep, as long as glue wold hold well to it, I don't see why it wouldn't work!
     
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  4. JBL

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    Shoot, if you sold them, I'd buy a few!
     
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  5. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Why do i sence a Billy Mays commercial comming... hahahah;D
     
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  6. rogerstammy

    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    that would be cool.
     
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  7. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    hand blown frag plugs, ill take some. how much $ for 10?
     
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  8. meagan1823

    meagan1823 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I might be interested in some.
    To get the glue to stick could you rough up the glass surface? or something like that?
     
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  9. Tadpole1mill

    Tadpole1mill Purple Spiny Lobster

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    yeah you'd probably need to score the top of the glass somehow or use frosted glass at the glass maybe. to help the glue.
     
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  10. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    I would grind the tops to a very rough (for glass) finish that the gel glue sticks to quite well.

    I'll make a few and post pics later this weekend.
     
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