Nowadays everyone is concerned about recycling to save the planet. The 20th century "throw away" society, where everyone threw out their unwanted items with no thought as to what would happen to them is gone. The media clearly shows us what happens to our rubbish, it goes to land fills. Holes in the ground filled with hundreds of tons of rubbish. Our rubbish takes thousands of years to corrode and rot. During this time, the rotting rubbish gives off poisonous gases that are admitted into the atmosphere. This is why our society is changing. The more rubbish we recycle, the greener and more healthier our planet will be. However, recycling doesn't always mean to throw out rubbish in recycling bin, it also means to reuse.
This painted glass gift idea is a recycled gift in that you reuse and revamp an old unwanted item into something new and desirable.
All you will need is... some spray on paint or some glass frosting, some clear sticky textbook covering and some old glass objects. You may have some old wineglasses or tumbler glasses, an old glass vase, a bottle, anything made of glass that nobody wants. If you don't have anything-suitable visit your local charity shop or car boot sale. Buying second hand glassware is still recycling.
Wash and dry the glass before you begin.
Cut out shapes from the book covering. You could cut out swirls, stars or hearts. Make sure that the shapes fit onto the glass. Bold shapes and patterns stand out more than small fiddly designs.
Peel off the paper from the shapes and stick the book covering to the glass surface. The sticky shapes act as a mask. Whatever they cover will remain the original glass colour.
When you're happy with your design, spray paint the item. Make sure that you use the spray paint in accordance with the directions on the paint tin. When spraying glasses, be careful not to spray paint the inside of the glass as this will spoil the design.
Leave the item for an hour or so to dry, then carefully pick off the plastic masking, to reveal the design. Leave the glass for 24 hours too completely dry.
Wineglasses make an attractive t-light candleholder. Bottles accommodate tall candles. Tumbler glasses make nice vases for dried flowers and small jam jars and old spice. Jars make lovely containers for Radox bath crystals.
A Recycled Glass Countertop is made from recycled glass and cast concrete. The glass that is used has either come from a consumer or from the industry. The surfaces are polished and the Recycled Glass Countertop is then mainly a post-consumer recycled content.
Environment and Health
A Recycled Glass Countertop is environment friendly because both the cement and the glass used in the product has been recycled. Such countertops are also the end products for hard to recycle types of glass. It is not only environment friendly but also healthy for people who like to avoid glues which are generally used to join conventional countertops like the plastic laminate.
Characteristics
A wide variety of colors is available for Recycled Glass Countertops. You can get a single color or even mixed colors for the glass. The cement in which the glass is embedded has several color choices as well. The size of the glass pieces can also be according to your choice.
The installation of the Recycled Glass Countertop has to be done by a professional representative of the company which manufactures the countertop. Maintenance is easy, as a simple all-purpose cleaner can help to clean the countertop. Just soap and water is good enough, harsh abrasives should not be used. Taking special care of it would mean buffing it with a wax a few times a year and resealing it once every year or two.
Performance
The performance and durability of the Recycled Glass Countertop can be compared to granite. It is heat resistant, so it can be placed next to a stove. You can put a hot pot on it, but like any other sealed surface, if the heat is prolonged and excessive, the sealant may give way. Hence make sure that you reseal periodically.
Don't try and cut on it, because it will dull your knife. It is also comparable in price to granite and also marble, but it is less porous than marble. However, if acids like red wine, lemon juice or vinegar spill on it, the concrete area in between the glass will be stained, if not cleaned immediately. Even tea and coffee should not be allowed to remain on the surface to prevent stains.
Hence the Recycled Glass Countertops are especially popular because they are made of concrete and recycled glass and offer an environmental friendly alternative to natural stone and solid surface materials. Due to their non-porous, durable and heat-resistant qualities, they are extremely suitable for kitchens and bathrooms as well. Besides, the material can be shaped, cut, inlaid or mounted. That is why it can be used for applications from countertops to flooring.
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