1. Glass Jewel Box Final Project (option two) Beginning Glass Art Christine Burris

2. Select a jewel

3. Build a simple light catcher design. Use an approved color scheme Use an approved color scheme Build the design around the jewel (optional) Build the design around the jewel (optional)

4. Cut and assemble lid Be sure the outside edges are straight and have right angles at all 4 corners. Be sure the outside edges are straight and have right angles at all 4 corners.

5. Cut sides Cut long even strips of textured clear. Use a T-square to make them even. Cut long even strips of textured clear. Use a T-square to make them even.

6. Cut two length sides, and two width sides

7. Foil and assemble Use the side sections to create the sides of the box. Use the side sections to create the sides of the box. The edges must be slightly smaller to allow the lid to rest on top. The edges must be slightly smaller to allow the lid to rest on top.

8. Cut mirror to fit the bottom Cover edges with clear nail polish Cover edges with clear nail polish Foil and assemble Foil and assemble

9. Add solder beads as feet One for each corner of bottom. One for each corner of bottom.

10. Cut and attach large hinge tube

11. Insert small hinge tube Cut 2 inches longer than large tube Cut 2 inches longer than large tube Insert into large tube. Insert into large tube. Bend equal amounts at edges. Bend equal amounts at edges.

12. Solder small tube to box base

13. Attach chain if desired Clean box inside and out. Clean box inside and out. Fill out a self assessment and turn in for a grade. Fill out a self assessment and turn in for a grade.