Ideas for Two large panes of Glass

[TeeDee]

I have Two large Panes of Glass with alum edge so stiff and rigid and I believe the glass is strengthened.

They measure 1.5m square.

I was thinking what i could do with them and so far the ideas I have are :-

Cloche tops
Giant Solar Dehydrator
Solar thermal heater.


Anything else I could do with them?

 

[dwardo]

Cold frames

Btw if its roughened glass it will be kit-marked in one of the corners.

 

[TLM]

Hmmm ... before you think of most thermal applications check if it has a selective coating, that spoils most of them.

 

[Herman30]

Do you have a patio that need a windscreen that can be seen through?

 

[Kadushu]

Drop one for a challenging jigsaw puzzle

 

[billycoen]

Stain 'em and frame them,look nice in the garden.

 

[Macaroon]

Glass paint?

 

[Broch]

Depending on the dimensions, they could be used as cooker hob splash-backs. You could do original artwork on it, either painted or with a print behind it, mount it 'clean' side out, and you'd have a unique splash-back design. Typically, the artwork should bring in/combine the colour scheme of the kitchen decor.

This is one I've designed for a kitchen with various shades of green as the decor

 

[Toddy]

At that size, 60" square or so, they'd make a roof and windbreak panel for a garden nook
Someplace to sit and chill out, enjoy the day or night without getting sodden wet
You could practice with the firebow, carve a something ? make some rope, have a quiet brew......

 

[Mesquite]

Put them in a window in a mancave?

 

[grizzlyj]

Isn't it the case that even if they have a UV blocker that only works one way round? So put inside out and the heat will come through?
I suggest an invisible A frame tarp type shelter.

 

[Jared]

For something completely different, an ant farm.

Classic ant farm

Introduction to the classic ant farm The classic ant farm is thin and stands upright. It is constructed to simulate life beneath the surface and give the ant keeper a good view of the nest. You need: 2 pieces of glass, 4 pieces of wood (or similar), glue, something to create holes in the lid...

www.antkeepers.com

 

[punkrockcaveman]

On a similar vein to the ant farm, maybe a wormery/composter. You could probably earn huge money by testing just how biodegradable all the new packaging materials truly are and posting timelapse videos on YouTube. You think I'm kidding don't you

My vote would be cold frame though as I'm thinking of doing the same thing myself, there's a upvc window place up the road who leaves all the old windows and frames outside up for grabs.

 

[Billy-o]

Large spectacles

 

[SaraR]

Huge solar wax extractor was first thing that came to my mind, but then I am a hobby beekeeper after all.

 

[TLM]

Isn't it the case that even if they have a UV blocker that only works one way round?

Some metallized foils act as UV filters but what is usually put on windows is an IR reflector coating.

So far they have always worked both ways.

 

[Forest Wonderer]

For something completely different, an ant farm.

Classic ant farm

Introduction to the classic ant farm The classic ant farm is thin and stands upright. It is constructed to simulate life beneath the surface and give the ant keeper a good view of the nest. You need: 2 pieces of glass, 4 pieces of wood (or similar), glue, something to create holes in the lid...

www.antkeepers.com

That would make a good and educational project for kids.

 

[TeeDee]

That would make a good and educational project for kids.

Forget the Kids! I've always found ants fascinating even before I watched Phase IV