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where can i find colord glass suitable for knapping?

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le0n:
in regards to the fiber optic comment, i saw this place online a few months ago: http://www.neolithics.com/slabs/

i haven't ordering anything from them though.

Jodocus:
I go to thrift shops, where I get trivets, jar lids and ash trays for less than a buck. These are mostly straight, quite large and thick, compared to bottle bottoms. Of course you miss out on the beer that way :'( , but knapping wise ist much better. Also, at the recycling stations you can often pick up larger shards.

knapperboy:
If you dont mind spending some $ checkout www.missouritrading.com they have some sweet fiber optic glass blanks for sale. I think they have an ebeBay store too. Around here I've been able to come across some glass in old ghostown dumps. Hope that helps.

swamp monkey:
I am new to knapping but my recycling center has a been a great place to find colored glass bottles.  some are quite large.  Every time I visit the center I take about as much glass as I drop off.  They get the clear stuff I get the blue and green.    ;)

I am looking to put my knapping research to use real soon.  I just need to get my tools and some raw material. 

Wolf Watcher:
If you knap fiber optics be aware that it is made from very pure silicon and the dust from it is dangerous.  Just make sure you have excellent ventilation!  Joe 

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