- 1). Wrap copper foil around the edges of each square of beveled glass so that it wraps onto each side equally. Overlap the end about 1/4 inch.
- 2). Smooth the copper foil down firmly on the beveled glass with the burnishing tool.
- 3). Support two sides at 90-degree angles to each other with the support blocks.
- 4). Brush flux on the copper foil seam.
- 5). Melt a little solder on the end of the soldering iron and touch it lightly to the copper foil seam in a few spots to connect the pieces together.
- 6). Lay the two pieces down so the seam is horizontal. Run a bead of solder along the inside and outside of the box. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until the four sides are soldered together.
- 7). Trace the outline of the beveled glass box on the mirror. Put on safety glasses and cut the mirror with the glass cutter.
- 8). Smooth the edges with the grinder, and wrap them with copper foil, burnishing the foil firmly onto the glass as before.
- 9). Brush flux on the seams and solder the bottom to the beveled glass pieces.
- 10
Clean the beveled glass box with soap and water or glass cleaner, and use clean rags or paper towels.
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