Welcome to MakerSphere Stained-Glass Membership
Following is important information regarding your stained-glass membership. It is recommended that members download the information provided and/or retain this link for future reference.
Information includes the terms of your agreement, member hours, and recommended resources where supplies may be purchased. Please contact us for questions or assistance.
Membership Agreement
A copy of the member agreement is provided for reference only (not for signature). ​
Member Hours
Click to download and print a copy of the member access hours (also noted below).​
MakerSphere Stained-Glass Monthly Membership
General Information
Thank you for joining the MakerSphere Stained-Glass Membership Program. Members have access to the glass studio during staffed hours to ensure member safety. Member access hours are noted below.
Members may access the shop during these hours and are not required to schedule time in advance. However, members who plan to arrive late -beyond the first half of the time slot - are asked to text or call the instructor/staff on duty to notify them of your late arrival to ensure you have access. (Staff may close shop after the halfway point if no members are in attendance).
Authorization to Use Tools
Members are allowed to use: soldering irons, glass grinders and all common hand tools specific to the glass studio. Members may not use any tools or equipment in the shop area outside of the glass studio.
Tools & Materials Provided by MakerSphere – Included in Membership
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Glass grinders
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Soldering irons
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Hand tools; running pliers, grozer pliers
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Flux
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Patina Solutions
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Glass cutters
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Glass cutter oil
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Brushes
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Latex gloves
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Cleaning supplies
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Scrap glass
(All small pieces of scrap glass may be used by members for their personal projects. See signage in the studio for included glass. Large glass is NOT included.)
Items NOT included – See Recommended Resources Below
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Glass is NOT included – other than scrap glass.
(Sheets may be available for sale at the studio. If so, they will
be clearly marked and payment instructions posted). -
Solder - 50/50 recommended (type used in class)
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Copper foil tape - 7/32” (type used in class)
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Zinc edging 1/4” (type used in class)
Recommended Resources for Supplies
Lawrence Ribbecke Studios
Located in Burlington, this studio is recommended for all supplies including glass, solder, copper tape, and edging.
Ed Hoy’s International – this is a good resource for online orders
Other
Although Amazon sells stained glass supplies, there are some risks with the quality of certain items such as the copper foil tape. A 36-yard roll of 7/32” copper foil tape for example, should cost around $15. The much less expensive tape is very thin and poor quality. Therefore, it is recommended that other resources be considered for certain items.
Storage
Members may store their projects that are in progress on one of the provided shelves in the studio. Please attempt to consolidate your projects to allow space for others. Personal supplies such as solder and tape should be labeled with your name and stored with your personal items or carried in/out.