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First design using Glass Eye Michael 07-24-2007
Posted by Michael on July 24, 2007, 11:02 am
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Hi everybody!

Would appreciate your comments on this design, pro and con. I know I
probably need to break the border up into smaller pieces. Other than
that, what do you think? It is targeted for a transom-like window
measuring around 20" x 44". If the link wraps, you might have to
paste the thing together. The design is a conglomeration of ideas
from the Glass Eye examples.

http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/robisonmr/?action=view&current=Squares_14.jpg

Thank you, Michael


Posted by Moonraker on July 24, 2007, 11:49 am
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> Hi everybody!
>
> Would appreciate your comments on this design, pro and con. I know I
> probably need to break the border up into smaller pieces. Other than
> that, what do you think? It is targeted for a transom-like window
> measuring around 20" x 44". If the link wraps, you might have to
> paste the thing together. The design is a conglomeration of ideas
> from the Glass Eye examples.
>
>
http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/robisonmr/?action=view&current=Squares_14.jpg
>
> Thank you, Michael

You are right about the border needing to be divided.

One thing I see that would concern me (based on your previous comments about
your skill level) is that there are a lot of pieces that have inside curves
that taper off to a fairly sharp tip where the piece goes in around the
teardrop shaped pieces. Those sharp tips are problems in two ways. First,
they are (depending on the glass) sometimes difficult to cut and preserve
the tip. Secondly, they are a very weak part of the design. If any part of
it breaks during construction or installation, it will be right across
those tips.



Posted by Michael on July 24, 2007, 8:58 pm
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Moonraker wrote:

Those sharp tips are problems in two ways... If any part of it breaks
during construction or installation, it will be right across those
tips.

****************
Thank you for the comments. I am going to try and tune up the design
and reduce the sharp points. I have seen many windows with broken
pieces in them. I would like as much as possible to avoid building
weakness into a window.

Michael


Posted by neoglassic@peak.org on July 24, 2007, 11:55 am
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> Hi everybody!
>
> Would appreciate your comments on this design, pro and con. I know I
> probably need to break the border up into smaller pieces. Other than
> that, what do you think? It is targeted for a transom-like window
> measuring around 20" x 44". If the link wraps, you might have to
> paste the thing together. The design is a conglomeration of ideas
> from the Glass Eye examples.
>
> http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/robisonmr/?action=view&curre...
>
> Thank you, Michael

I think the diamonds on the inside border ought to go. They were the
first thing I noticed and the focal point of your design is really the
center part. They make the design look to tense. Break that border up
with just lines or break it up and add some addition corresponding
color. I also don't like that big diamond in the center. An oval would
look more appealing.


Posted by Michael on July 24, 2007, 9:04 pm
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Neoglassic wrote:

I think the diamonds on the inside border ought to go. They were the
first thing I noticed and the focal point of your design is really the
center part. They make the design look to tense. Break that border up
with just lines or break it up and add some addition corresponding
color. I also don't like that big diamond in the center. An oval would
look more appealing.

****************
Thank you for the suggestions, Neo. Ever since I started it, I have
not felt comfortable with the combination of curves and diamonds in
the center. I've got another centerpiece that I'm thinking about
using instead.

Michael



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