Designers in modern world they resemble naughty kids who got their hands on a 3D multifunctional construction set with a guidance system - if such a thing exists. With the help of designers, earthlings unexpectedly found out that they live in a boring, gray environment and do not notice the bright opportunities provided by the achievements of progress. Some of their projects cause trembling and shock, while others cause nervous laughter.

For example, we would make a glass table with our own hands without the participation of these figures at all - simply out of a sense of self-preservation.

Today we will look at the nuances of making glass tables yourself

Now there are two ways to reliably assemble glass structures of any complexity, but neither of them involves the presence of sick experimenters.

Glass is a dangerous material in itself, so you shouldn’t turn a craftsman’s everyday life into a horror movie.

Frame method for assembling a glass table

In general, in principle, if you decide to cut out the details glass table yourself, at home - only the frame method will suit you. There is no point in even taking on the implementation of a designer or personal idea about open glass - it will turn out obscene.

The frame method is simple by definition:

Cut into furniture panel hole right size and shape, and then secure the raw glass in it with a glazing bead.

It’s not very beautiful, and it won’t be possible to install glass of normal thickness, but you can attach the tabletop like an ordinary chipboard part.

Modern mechanical fasteners are diverse and give scope for creative imagination, however, it itself is not always pleasing to the eye.

Mechanical fastener for glass

Manufacturing a glass table using mechanical fasteners allows you to endlessly vary and even modify the assembled structures.

The main difference from the second method is the facet.

DIY glass table

Here it is needed.

Making a glass table in high-tech style

The high-tech style, in which the most popular models of glass structures are made, implies a metal-glass combination, and without the use of clamps protruding above the tabletop.

Accessories can be purchased at construction or specialized stores.

Table assembled using special glue

It includes a variety of supports, legs, combinations of couplings and headrests that provide a decent look to any structure - But!

This requires special glue.

Adhesive for glass structures

When we were researching the question “How to make a glass table with your own hands,” we stumbled upon a small problem. The glue used to attach the mirrors is visible through the transparent glass surface and takes too long to dry - which is unacceptable in the absence of additional fasteners.

However special types glue helped resolve this issue.

Russian manufacturers have adopted the experience of their Polish and German colleagues, and now produce quite decent glue of two types: “glass-to-metal” and “glass-to-glass”. Similar to other species special formulations, this one also has its own peculiarity - it polymerizes in ultraviolet rays with a length of 300-400 nm.

An ordinary UV lamp for warming up the ear/throat/nose is not suitable here - you need to find out the characteristics from the sellers of the equipment.

In our region, we found a suitable device at a hardware store for only $26. The time required for the final “drying” of the glue depends on the power of the lamp - the initial gluing took us about thirty seconds.

Glass table detailing

We were extremely pleased with the quality of the glue - the connection is stronger than the material itself, that is, when you try to tear off the part, you will not break the gluing, but will break off a piece of glass.

If you decide to make a glass table with your own hands, take tempered glass 10-12 millimeters thick, and then you will need a bulldozer to dismantle the product.

With the second assembly method, we decided to completely abandon additional fasteners and make desk in the reception area, for which it is not a shame to seat an attractive secretary.

We will describe the detailing and assembly process of this table.

The entire structure is tightly glued - only the monitor stand is movable. The detailing is amazingly simple:

• 1600x700 mm – tabletop.
• 450x350 mm – top of the monitor stand.
• 350x80 mm – 2 pcs.

  Sidewalls of the monitor stand.

• 750x500 mm – 4 pcs. Table sides.
• 400x500 mm – 5 pcs. Shelves.

The thickness of the glass is 14 mm, the total weight of the table is about one and a half hundred kilograms, so there is no need to be afraid of thieves. Prestige – 11 points on a ten-point scale (the third secretary is going on maternity leave).

Attention!

The ends of the joining parts must be perfectly smooth and without bevel - otherwise the structure will come out crooked and unbalanced.

Other elements of the table should not have any sharp corners or cutting edges in principle - unless you want to open a branch of a blood collection point.

Table assembly process

In this case, no tools are needed for assembly - except for a tape measure and a marker.

All lines are marked on the outside of the joint - the surfaces to be glued must be perfectly clean and degreased.

It is impossible to assemble the cabinets alone - you need an assistant who will irradiate the gluing area with a UV lamp while you hold the parts in the desired position. We recommend wearing sunglasses - your eyes are not designed for such stress, although the process will not cause them any particular harm.

Glue the shelves to the sidewalls one at a time until they set, and then irradiate them until the glue is completely polymerized.

Please note that you will not be able to tear it off and redo it, so mark it carefully. Also pay attention to the coincidence of the edges of the structure. The glue is applied to the end of the part, and not to the plane: The excess can be removed with a sharp knife, but this work will not bring pleasure.

There are many answers to the question: “How to make a glass table.”

But before you ask this question, identify a few absolute truths for yourself:

• Glass does not tolerate neglect. The “And so it will do” option is good for misanthropes who have written a will in favor of world peace (if there are any). Never use thin glass, especially in areas where children are present. The cubs manage to crack shop windows - what do they need some kind of table?!
• You can see through it.

  Do not place a glass table in the living room if your friends have crooked legs - everyone present will lose their appetite.

• It's hard to see through it. This piece of furniture requires constant care. Fingerprints, dust, boogers or gum stuck to the countertop will become public knowledge.

  If you do not intend to create an art object in this way, come to terms with the need for constant cleaning.

Good luck to you.

DIY glass table - mounting options

How to glue glass to glass

How to glue glass to glass

Selecting glass adhesive

Polymerizing glue, which hardens under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and is designed for gluing glass, provides a strong connection, often transparent, which is important. Its main disadvantage is that at least one of the parts must be transparent to ultraviolet light, otherwise the glue will not harden and will not form a strong, uniform contact.

It is better to fix painted parts or elements made of colored glass with cyanoacrylate-based glue.

You can also use two-component glue with epoxy resin. The first option sets very quickly, within 20 seconds.

The smaller the adhesive layer for joining parts, the better. Epoxy glue dries within one day and can create a significant layer without losing strength. Glue with cyanoacrylate is afraid high humidity. From contact with water, it begins to crumble over time, losing its properties and strength. Epoxy resin, on the other hand, is resistant to water.

In addition to the above products, you can use silicone-based hot melt adhesive or compositions like liquid nails.

However, for strength, such a connection requires a large layer between the bonded surfaces; this option is more suitable in cases where it is necessary to fix some decorative elements, not subject to significant load.

How to glue glass

For any glue, the preparation phase is the same.

The gluing processes may differ slightly, but not significantly. To begin with, the surfaces to be glued should be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and, possibly, remnants of old glue. Next you need to degrease them. For this purpose, “Galosha” gasoline is used, alcohol in case of heavy pollution or soap solution or window cleaners with acetic acid for minor stains.

When using glue with cyanoacrylate, it is advisable to clean the surfaces and, if necessary, level them for a tighter fit.

When using epoxy resin, it is advisable to make the surface rough at the gluing site. For example, you can go over it with sandpaper.

After this, a layer of glue is applied to the cleaned surface according to the instructions and the parts are pressed tightly so that they stick thoroughly. It is important that the bonded surfaces do not move until the glue has completely hardened. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from lamps can have a detrimental effect on vision; you should use protective glasses or directional emitters.

To harden the polymerizing adhesive, it is necessary to expose the bonding site to ultraviolet light.

Experience shows that most often it is enough to expose the part to the sun. Otherwise, an ultraviolet lamp with a wavelength of 300 to 450 nm is used.

How to glue glass to glass

A material such as glass has a lot of advantages and one significant drawback - products made from it can be easily broken if handled carelessly.

And then it becomes topical issue– with what and how you can glue the glass so that the table, aquarium, window and other things can continue to serve you.

Many people think that this is a very difficult task. In fact, the gluing process can be carried out even at home, the main thing is to know the technique, sequence of operations and some features. All this will be discussed below.

What glue is suitable for gluing glass?

When choosing an adhesive, the type of glass must be taken into account.

Properly selected adhesive largely determines the reliability and strength of the connection. If a pair of glass - glass or glass - another material is to be bonded, then the most acceptable adhesives are:

“Polyvinyl acetate” “BF-2” “Unicum” “Moment-1” “Phoenix” “Mars”

The compound obtained with their help will be colorless and waterproof, which in some cases is very important.

You can prepare the gluing composition yourself at home. To do this, add a little ash to the bone glue and mix thoroughly. This composition must be applied to glass that has been heated in advance.

2.

A good glue for a glass-glass pair can be obtained by mixing 10 parts of silicate glue with 1 part of casein glue.

3. If you need to glue glass and wood, then use the following recipe. Pre-sifted wood ash is added to wood glue and mixed well until a thick, homogeneous mass is obtained.

4. Small glass parts can be glued together with garlic juice.

DIY table with glass top

To do this, the surfaces to be glued are smeared with cut garlic cloves and connected. The layer connecting the parts remains transparent.

5. Sealants are most often used to repair window frames and aquariums. Here is a recipe for making and how to use one of them. 10 g of chopped beeswax, 50 g of chalk (powder), 100 g of rosin and about 60 g of drying oil.

The mixture must be heated until it boils, after which it should be removed from the heat and wait until its temperature drops to 50 ° C. Add 20 g of cement to the still warm mass and mix.

6. You can also make this composition. You will need aluminum powder - 50, dibutyl phthalate -10-12, and epoxy resin ED-5, ED-6 -100.

First, the resin is heated to 60-80 ° C so that it becomes fluid, then dibutyl phthalate is added, the mixture is mixed well and aluminum powder is added. All adhesive mixture is ready and must be used immediately.

In addition to the listed brands of adhesives and compounds, you can use others, the use of which can be advised by a salesperson at a building materials store.

He can offer you a special transparent glue specifically for connecting glass, as well as for reliable gluing of various types of glass products and surfaces at home.

How to prepare the surface for gluing?

The strength and reliability of the adhesive joint very much depends on the quality of preparation of the surfaces to be bonded.

First of all, the surface must be cleaned of grease and other contaminants.

To do this, wipe it with a swab dipped in one of the following solvents: kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, white spirit, solvent 646. It is believed that the most universal remedy for this purpose is acetone.

In stores and supermarkets selling household or building materials, you may be offered special means for cleaning, such as Bohle cleaner.

Conventional detergents, including Mister Muscle, are not suitable for preparing surfaces.

Please note that cleaning solutions are harmful to health, so the room should be well ventilated or ventilated during cleaning.

The gluing areas must be heated to remove a layer of condensation that is invisible to the eye.

The temperature of the surface on which the glue will be applied must be heated to a temperature 30° C above room temperature. You can use a hairdryer to heat it up. If the surface is problematic, then the Pyrosil technique can be used to warm it up.

How to glue glass?

After preparing the surface, you can proceed to the actual gluing.

First you need to check whether the parts fit together tightly. If there are many parts, they are assembled on the table like a puzzle.

Assembly can be facilitated by various types of clamps: magnetic cubes, stops, corner suction cups, etc. The parts must be connected immediately after heating. Viscous adhesives are applied to the parts before they are joined.

Glue should be applied in the minimum required quantity.

A dispenser can be used to apply measured volumes of glue. You can do without a dispenser by applying glue to the eye. The main thing is not to use too much glue.

Recently, compositions have become widespread that acquire maximum strength after irradiation with ultraviolet light.

They are suitable for bonding glass to glass or glass to metal and provide a very good bond. When using them, surface preparation and adhesive application are carried out as described above.

The difference is that after joining the parts, the seam is irradiated with light from a UV lamp. The dimensions of the lamp must be such that the adhesive seam is irradiated evenly.

Attention!

UV light may damage your eyes. When working with it, you must wear glasses and your hands are protected with gloves.

Depending on the composition and type of parts being glued, irradiation can last from 70 seconds to several minutes.

During irradiation, movement of parts relative to each other must be prevented. For fixation, you can use devices from Bohle.

After irradiation, the fixing parts are removed and any remaining adhesive is removed.

To check the strength of the connection, a force is applied to it, which it must withstand during operation. Of course, you can break any object - there is no need for excessive zeal here. A product that has passed the test is fit for use.

Precautionary measures!

Do not forget that any glass adhesive is highly toxic, which can cause irritation of the skin or even the respiratory system.

As a result, it is recommended to use special respirators, as well as gloves (protective clothing). If the glue does get on, for example, the skin or eyes, you must immediately remove the composition with a large amount cold water and if necessary, visit a doctor.

Keep away from sunlight and children!

How to glue glass to glass?

Glass products are very beautiful and practical, but they have a significant drawback - fragility.

Having broken your favorite thing, you can not rush to get a new one, but try to glue the glass together. How to glue glass to glass - read this article.

How and how to glue glass to glass

To glue glass together, it is better to give preference to glue such as BF-2, Moment 1, Unicum, Mars, Phoenix or Polyvinyl acetate.

1. Before work, you must first prepare the surface of the glass: clean it from grease, dirt and stains.

   Any of the following substances is suitable for this purpose - acetone, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or solvent. You can also use a commercial cleaner to remove dirt. During the procedure, use protective rubber gloves. After work, thoroughly ventilate the room.

2. After the surfaces to be bonded have been prepared for further work, the glass needs to be heated.

   To do this, you can use a regular hairdryer.

3. Then apply a small amount of the selected glue to both surfaces and glue the product together.

Recently, adhesive compositions that gain strength after irradiation with light from a UV lamp are gaining popularity.

That is, after joining the parts, the seam must be irradiated with ultraviolet light for several minutes. During the procedure, you must follow safety precautions: wear protective gloves and special glasses.

In addition, you can prepare the glue yourself: mix silicate glue ( liquid glass) and casein glue in a ratio of ten to one.

Also, in addition to glue, glass sealant is often used in the work.

It is usually used for windows or aquariums. To obtain the mixture, you need to mix ten grams of crushed beeswax, fifty grams of powdered chalk and drying oil and about one hundred grams of rosin. Then the resulting mixture must be heated and after cooling, add twenty grams of cement.

And people widely use garlic juice to glue small glass fragments together.

Do you want to diversify your interior without extra costs? A DIY glass table is a great idea. A unique product will update the interior of the room. Certainly, independent production furniture cannot be called a simple matter, but the result is worth it. And such a product will cost much less than a purchased one. Today's article - detailed description process of making a table with glass table top y.

Design Features

The most popular are products with a monolithic countertop. But there are also transformable tables, with the possibility of extending the tabletop. The form may be different:

• Round.
• Oval.
• Rectangular.
• Square.

Glass can be regular, transparent, frosted or tinted:

• Transparent design is an excellent solution for small spaces. It creates the impression of soaring, grace and lightness.
• Matte countertops often have a greenish tint. This is the natural color of glass.

Important! Colored material attracts attention, first of all, with its unusualness and non-standardity. For example, black glass is a great addition to a gothic or modern style. It will look great with chairs made of white metal or plastic.

To make the underframe, chrome-plated metal or wood is most often used. A wicker base, forged metal or durable high-quality plastic looks good. If the tabletop is made with a frame, then the frame should be made of the same material as the underframe.

DIY glass table - advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of glass tables include:

• Beautiful appearance. This product looks stylish and beneficially transforms the interior.

Important! Glass fits especially organically into the concept modern styles— High-tech and Minimalism.

• Practicality. Thanks to modern technologies, there are high-strength types of glass. Furniture where the glass is covered with a special film is also safe. Even if it breaks, the tabletop does not fall apart. The fragments are firmly glued to the film.
• Persistence. The material is resistant to high humidity and significant temperature changes. It is chemically neutral towards aggressive substances. Glass does not absorb grease and dyes. This compares favorably with the usual countertops made of wood, MDF and chipboard.

However, there are also disadvantages:

• Fingerprints and traces of dirt are clearly visible on the surface.
• If you place dishes on it, it makes quite a loud noise.

Important! Compared to the advantages, these disadvantages are not at all critical:

• The matte surface makes fingerprints invisible.
• The use of special care compounds allows you to maintain products in impeccable condition.
• The noise problem is also completely solvable. It is enough to purchase special stands for dishes.

DIY manufacturing technology

Let's look at how you can make a beautiful glass table yourself.

Preparation

First, decide where the new piece of furniture will stand and how you are going to use it. For example, as a coffee table or for eating. Take all the necessary measurements, draw the product to scale, indicating the location of the legs and the size of the tabletop.

To make a glass table with your own hands you will need:

• Glass cutter - roller or diamond.
• Long metal ruler.
• Hammer with rubber striker.
• Pliers equipped with rubber pads (for breaking glass).
• Bulgarian.
• File or emery block.
• Turpentine or kerosene.
• The glass itself. It’s up to you to decide which option to choose – transparent, textured, tinted or mirrored.

Important! It is advisable to use high-strength hardened material with a thickness of 0.6 to 1.2 cm to make the tabletop.

The main thing is that the glass is dry and clean. It is best to remove dust using soft textiles and soda solution. Such preparation will not be superfluous, because dirty glass can break away from the cut, and the tool quickly fails.

Opening the glass:

• Place the prepared glass on a table or plywood sheet.

Important! Make sure that the material is adjacent to the surface with its entire plane.

• Place a thin rod (about 3 mm in diameter) under the cut line.
• Place a ruler on the glass so that it is located 2-3 mm from the cut line.
• The optimal pressure force on glass is 2 kg - this can be easily checked with ordinary scales.

Cutting Features

It is best to cut glass using a thin metal ruler. Highly qualified craftsmen cut the material by eye, according to previously made markings with a marker or along the edge of the table.

Important! If you don't have great experience When cutting glass, it is better to first practice on scraps. This is not that difficult and will take a little time, but the chance of cutting the material flawlessly will increase significantly. Try to draw only one cutting line.

The glass is broken off with hands wearing protective gloves. At the same time, position the glass so that the cutting line and the edge of the cutting table coincide. Press the glass with a sharp movement and it will break off along the cut line.

Important! If there are any sharp edges or glass debris left, remove them with rubber-lined pliers. For greater efficiency, place paper folded in several layers under the jaws of the pliers.

If the glass is curved, mark it using a stencil and use a glass cutter to follow the line. Use the same principle to make a round cut. To make it easier to break off unnecessary glass, make special “rays” and break it off in pieces.

Edge processing

Even if you worked with the utmost care, there are sharp “teeth” and protrusions along the edge that must be removed. Certainly, best option for processing glass edges - this is special machine. But manual processing is also quite effective:

• Work only in cotton gloves.
• Use a file or abrasive stone to file the edge.
• Be sure to moisten the file with turpentine or kerosene.
• To ensure smooth edges, move the file or block evenly along the edge.
• Use a drill with attachments or a grinder to sand and polish the edge.
• The grinding speed should be low (1200-1700) rpm.
• Change the sandpaper grit from coarse to fine.
• Polishing - The final stage. Do it with a felt circle, using a grinder or drill.

A glass table in an apartment interior is often used as a coffee table. It is able to enliven the atmosphere of the room and is appropriate in the room small size, as it creates a feeling of weightlessness of the product. The simplicity of the design allows you to make a glass table with your own hands. It is distinguished by its hygiene, as it is resistant to detergents and cleaning products. Using modern materials to make the table will be very practical and inexpensive.

Preparation of material and tools

The tabletop can be cut from transparent, frosted, textured, tinted glass or mirror cloth. Clear glass visually expands the interior of the room. A colored countertop can be an organic addition to the decor of the room. Dark color will create a “glamorous” style. Kitchen table with black glass, complemented by white chairs, will look impressive.

If you have no experience in making furniture, it is better to make a table with your own hands with a solid tabletop and metal legs. Having mastered the technology of working with such material, in the future you will be able to figure out how to make a table from glass of a more complex type.

To make a high-quality table you will need:

• sheet of glass;
• metal legs;
• suction cups for attaching to the tabletop;
• wood glue for metal and glass;
• gloves and safety glasses;
• metal-glass glue, polishing paste.

Set of tools:

Tools for cutting glass: 1 - square; 2 - corborundum stone; 3 - compass for cutting glass; 4 - pliers; 5, 6, 7 - glass cutters.

• diamond or roller glass cutter;
• pliers with rubber pads;
• metal ruler of suitable length;
• grinder (grinder), drill;
• grinding discs, felt wheel;
• pencil for marking.
• file (emery block).

Glass should be purchased tempered, 6-12 mm thick. It must be clean and dry when cutting. On dirty material, the cut may be uneven. Having decided on the location of the homemade piece of furniture, plan its dimensions. Apply the accepted dimensions to the sketch. Mark the mounting locations for the legs.

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In this article we will talk about how to make a glass table with your own hands. This piece of furniture is light, elegant and adds airiness to any interior. At the same time, it is easy to maintain, reliable and durable.

Type of tables

The glass table can be round, square, oval, triangular or any other shape. Most often made from glass coffee tables, kitchen and computer furniture. The product can also be made from combined materials (metal, wood, plastic, rattan, stone).

The design can be framed or frameless; a piece of furniture can also have a base. To assemble such products, they are used Various types glass: plain, frosted, tinted, tempered or triplex. Most often, structures with monolithic countertops are made from this material, but it is also suitable for the production sliding tables, transformers, tables with shelves.

Advantages and disadvantages of glass furniture

A DIY glass table has the following advantages over wooden, metal and any other furniture:

1. Aesthetics. This product will perfectly complement any room, but it will fit best into an interior decorated in high-tech style. Thanks to its transparency, glass creates a feeling of weightlessness and expanded space. A table of similar dimensions made from other materials will look bulkier and heavier than glass construction.
2. Hygiene. The furniture does not absorb dirt and odors and does not emit toxic substances.
3. Practicality. This material is easy to maintain; it must be treated with a special detergent and water.
4. Safety. Many modern types of glass have increased strength comparable to the strength of wood. Breaking such material is not as easy as it might seem. In addition, it is covered with a special protective film. If the table does break, the fragments do not scatter throughout the room, the tabletop simply becomes covered with cracks.
5. Resistant to aggressive influences. The material is resistant to moisture, high temperatures and chemicals.

But such furniture also has disadvantages:

1. The appearance of unaesthetic stains on the surface due to insufficient wiping with a sponge.
2. Low resistance to mechanical stress. Scratches and small chips can appear on the surface quite quickly.
3. Contamination when touched with fingers (prints remain).
4. Ringing sound when dishes touch the table surface.
5. High price manufacturing. Not only the necessary materials are expensive, but also the equipment, for example, a special lamp for drying glue.
6. Relative fragility. The table may break.

In addition, for self-production For such products, it is advisable to have at least minimal skills in working with glass (cutting, grinding).

Assembly preparation

To make a glass table with your own hands, you need to stock up necessary materials and tools. The master will need:

• sheet of glass with a thickness of 6 to 12 mm ( optimum thickness– 8 mm); It is recommended to choose a material based on its properties, the best option – strained glass or triplex;
• 4 table legs, they can be made from metal pipes;
• Special glue;
• suction cups for legs;
• a thick sheet of plywood or chipboard; structural elements will be cut on it;
• gasoline or acetone for degreasing glass surfaces, vegetable oil for wetting the cutting part of the glass cutter;
• fine and coarse sandpaper;
• polishing paste.

You should also prepare the following tools:

• pencil, marker;
• ruler (preferably metal);
• roller or diamond glass cutter;
• a rubber hammer with which to break off the edges of the glass;
• grinding machine;
• felt circle;
• grinder or drill.

To avoid damage from sharp edges during the furniture manufacturing process, it is necessary to carry out all work wearing protective gloves, as well as special glasses.

Making a countertop

Before starting work, you need to prepare all the tools and thoroughly wash the glass on both sides. At the next stage, the tabletop is made; this is the most difficult part of the work. First, you need to decide on the shape and dimensions of the future product; it is recommended to prepare a drawing and indicate on it the dimensions of the structural elements. Then you need to mark the material for subsequent cutting of the tabletop of the desired shape and size.

Markings are made using a marker and a ruler; elements can be cut with a roller or diamond glass cutter.

The use of each type of tool has its own characteristics:

1. Cutting with a roller glass cutter. First, the glass cutter circle is soaked in oil, and then the master runs the tool along the markings. The pressure force should be two kilograms. If you were unable to make a cut the first time, you need to run the glass cutter several times over the corresponding area. After making the cut, tap the back of the glass with a rubber hammer.
2. Cutting with a diamond glass cutter. Excessive pressure must be avoided when using this tool. You should run the glass cutter across the material only once, after which the sheet should be placed on the edge of the table. This must be done in such a way that the cut area protrudes beyond the edge of the table. Then it is recommended to gently tap the inside of the glass with a rubber hammer, grab its edge and sharply pull it down or away from you. This will cause the edge to separate from the tabletop. Small fragments that have not separated can be removed using a glass cutter. This tool is equipped with a special slot that allows you to capture small fragments.

If a surface with curly edges is being made, then you need to draw a corresponding design on paper, and then transfer it from the pattern to the glass using a marker and run a glass cutter along the design.

If the product is round, then you need to draw a cross in the middle of the sheet, and then attach a thread or rope to the center of the cross. You should tie a glass cutter to the opposite edge of the thread and draw a circle with it.

After this, lines are drawn from the edges of the circle to the edges of the sheet at a certain distance from each other using a glass cutter. It turns out to be a kind of sunshine. The scraps of glass should be removed, sequentially separating one segment from the sun.

Sanding the product, installing legs

The cut tabletop must be sanded using grinder and sandpaper. Grinding should be carried out at low speed (up to 1700 revolutions of the grinder), since with more high speed The glass may overheat. First, you need to sand with coarse-grained sandpaper, and then repeat the procedure with fine-grained paper. After that sandpaper should be replaced with a felt wheel coated with sanding paste and the product polished.

The next step is to attach the legs to the table. A hole should be made in the upper part of each leg, and then a special suction cup designed for glass furniture should be attached using glue. After this, the product must be dried. You can also use suction cups with screws screwed into them.

Inner side The tabletops must be thoroughly degreased using acetone or gasoline, after which the legs should be glued and wait until the glue has completely dried. In this case, the choice of glue must be given Special attention, it should be high quality, suitable for glass furniture. Cheap glue will be visible through the transparent surface and will look like dirty streaks. The glue should be dried using an ultraviolet lamp with a wave frequency of 300-400 nm. When all the work is completed, the DIY table is ready for use.

Product decoration

There are many ways to turn a glass table into a real work of art. To make this piece of furniture creative and original, you need to use one of the following glass processing methods: decoupage, etching or tinting, sandblasting, stained glass painting, placement inside a double tabletop various items, for example, dried flowers, grains, stones, shells.

Stained glass painting or decoration using decoupage is done on the underside of the tabletop. This allows you to protect the decor from mechanical damage and at the same time keep the surface of the table perfectly flat.

A great way to decorate a table is to equip the tabletop LED backlight. Such furniture allows you to create a special, festive atmosphere in the room. This method can be used to decorate not only a table, but also a bar counter.

In addition, you can enclose the tabletop in wood, metal or plastic frame. Such a solution will not only change the appearance of the structure, but will also increase its reliability.

Lately, furniture made of glass has become increasingly popular. And this is no coincidence, because this material is environmentally friendly and natural, it allows you to add lightness, sophistication to the room and visually expand the space. Until recently, glass was used very rarely in furniture making, as many people associated it with fragility. However modern technologies Its production provides excellent strength to products, which allows interior items and furniture made of glass to withstand significant loads.

The first glass furniture products were small tables. Nowadays, glass is used to make shelves, coffee tables, serving tables and dining tables, bar counters, kitchen countertops, shelves, cabinets, equipment racks, etc. This was also made possible by combining glass with various materials: wood, plastic, metal. The only significant drawback of glass furniture is its cost. For the manufacture of quality product Sometimes it is necessary to perform complex high-tech operations. In addition, glass products are usually made in small quantities according to the designer’s sketches.

This also has a significant impact on the final cost. But if you are ready to become both a designer and a craftsman for your product, then its price will be quite acceptable. When choosing glass, you must remember that its thickness directly depends on functional purpose future product. So, for making a simple shelf, glass with a thickness of 5 mm is quite suitable, and for a table - at least 8 mm. For reference: a sheet of glass 15 mm thick with dimensions 1x1 m can withstand a load of up to 100 kg.

Glass processing methods

Numerous types of processing of this material can significantly expand the scope of glass applications. First of all, it's cutting

The main key to the success of such an operation as cutting glass is the glazier's table, which should not have any deflections or bumps. Otherwise, the glass may simply burst or crack. Glass cutting can be done with a roller or diamond glass cutter, the main thing is that the tool used for
this one was not worn out.

The main sign of correct cutting is the characteristic hissing-crispy sound. The glass cutter in operation should not creak, squeak, or bounce on the glass. The cutting line must be drawn in one motion, without stopping or going back. If you run a glass cutter twice along the same line, the resulting edge will crumble and chip.

Glass cutter

After making the cut line, the glass is tapped with reverse side with a special hammer or the handle of the glass cutter itself, and then break it off with light pressure. To remove small fragments of glass remaining on the fault line, use the slots located on the handle of the glass cutter. After the element required in size is cut, its edges should be processed. This will give the edge a rounded and safe view. At home, this can be done with an emery block, periodically wetting the glass with water. The direction of movement of the block should go along the edge of the glass. In this case there will be no chips.

To drill holes in glass you will need a cylindrical glass crown with diamond coating, drills and plastic bottle with water. To avoid overheating of the glass during drilling, it is watered. If the glass is thick, drill it only halfway, then turn it over and drill through the part.

The surface of glass or mirror can be either glossy or matte. To frost glass, use a special paste (for example, “GlassMat”). By the way, by applying it through a stencil, you can get a design or ornament on the workpiece. Glass treated in this way has a lower surface roughness than glass treated mechanically, and a peculiar “silky” surface.

If necessary ordinary glass Can be covered with film for tinting car windows. This way you will get tinted glass, which will cost you much less than buying ready-made glass with a factory coating.

Shelves

Glass shelves perfect solution for small spaces. They help to rationally use the space of the room without visually reducing it. Also, glass shelves do not create shadow areas on the walls, so the room maintains a feeling of lightness and airiness. To make glass shelves you will need planed timber with a cross section of 20×80-100 mm and glass with a thickness of at least 5 mm

1. Cut out rectangular blanks measuring 200x800 mm from glass. Their number depends on how many sections your shelf will have. Process the edges of the workpieces.
2. Make cuts in each piece of timber with grooves of about 50mm. To do this, it is better to press the beams together and make cuts simultaneously in both workpieces. The shelves should be inserted into these grooves with light force. If the grooves are too wide, then strips of adhesive tape can be attached to the glass. The edges of the beams can be decorated at your discretion or simply sawed off at an angle of 45 degrees.
3. Carefully attach the beams to the wall, while controlling the location. Insert the shelves into the grooves. One or more shelves can be replaced with wood or made of laminated chipboard- and then it will be possible to place heavier objects on them

Coffee table

Glass coffee tables as an interior element easily fit into any design composition due to their non-standard features. For example, a glass tabletop can be given any shape, and the glass itself can be painted in almost any color.

A glass coffee table usually does not exceed the height of the cabinet. Its legs are made of chrome-plated steel pipes or wood.

To make a coffee table with a glass top, you will need a chrome pipe with a diameter of 50 mm, fittings for pipes, and glass with a thickness of at least 6 mm.

1. Before you start for making a table, draw a sketch of it. To do this, pre-plan in which part of the apartment it will be placed and in what style should it be made?, to match interior of the room
2. Cut from glass table top needed configurations. Process the edges of the workpiece
3. Saw off the required number of blanks for supports (legs) from the pipe. Depending on the design their tables may be three or four.
4. To the tabletop using special glue (it is better to use UV glue) when gluing the upper supports. Connect each support with using threadedstuds with thrust bushing cylindrical, installed in the upper part of each support.
5. IN lower part supports, insert cylindrical thrust bushings. Screw the supports into the bushings flat or wheeled

You can make several coffee tables of different heights and combine them. The originality of this design lies in the fact that all the contents of the lower shelf can be viewed without looking under the tabletop

Tiered coffee table

Cabinet for equipment

A glass cabinet for equipment does not clutter up the space and visually makes it more free, and a TV, DVD-meep or music
center look graceful on her. Despite the fact that stores have huge selection cabinets, their cost is very significant. Additionally, it can be difficult to find the right size and design to match your decor and fixtures. You can solve these problems by making a glass cabinet with your own hands.

To make it, you will need a chrome pipe with a diameter of 50 mm, fittings for pipes, glass 10 mm thick for the top shelf and at least 5 mm for the lower ones.

1. Cut glass shelves to the required size. Process the edges of the workpieces
2. Cut the support parts from the pipe: four 150 mm long, four 550 mm long and four 50 mm long. Dimensions are approximate and can be changed to suit your project.
3. Attach the top shelf to the supports using glue, as described earlier.
4. Assemble the cabinet upside down. To do this, place the top shelf of the cabinet with the top supports glued on flat surface. Screw threaded rods into the threaded holes of the upper supports. Fasten the 150 mm long support parts to the studs.
5. Secure the middle and bottom ones using break knots. To do this, drill holes with a diameter of 10 mm in the corners of the shelves.
   Insert cylindrical thrust bushings into the lower part of the supports. Screw the flat supports into the bushings as described in
6. her. Hold the cabinet by its supports and carefully turn it over.

Glass furniture in interior design, thanks to the play of sunlight, can enliven any environment and create a feeling of weightlessness, airiness, extraordinary comfort and coziness. Side tables, tables and coffee tables, cabinets and other items made entirely of glass or combined glass elements, do not clutter up the space at all, but, on the contrary, visually expand it, which plays a significant role in the arrangement of small rooms. Thanks to the transparency and clarity of designs, glass can be called a real find, allowing designers to bring to life many different ideas and solutions.

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