Every small company needs a convenient source of office supplies for the smooth running of its business. These are the products that we recommend based on our years of experience running a bricks-and-mortar art glass business;
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Index of Products
- Paper Products (Packing, Boxes & Tape).
- Printer & Office Supplies (Paper, Ink, Pens).
- Vinyl Plotter & Laser Supplies (Paint Mask, Transfer Tape, Blades, etc.)
- Repair Supplies (Epoxy Putty, Specialty Pens, Adhesives).
- Hardware (Stand-offs, Clips, Umbrella Hole Rings ).
- Cleaning Materials (Spray, Alcohol).
- Miscellaneous (Tools & Supplies).
- Crystal & Glassware
Paper Products, Packing, & Boxes
Small Boxes for Repairs
HORLIMER 4x4x2 inches Shipping Boxes Set of 25, White Corrugated Cardboard Box
Long boxes for wine glasses
Aviditi White Corrugated Cardboard Mailing Boxes, 12″ x 3 1/2″ x 3″, Pack of 50
10 * 8 * 6
Aviditi 1086 Corrugated Cardboard Box 10″ L x 8″ W x 6″ H, Kraft, for Shipping, Packing, and Moving (Pack of 25)
Small to Medium Boxes
Aviditi 1294W Corrugated white cardboard, for Shipping, Packing and Moving (Pack of 25)
12″ x 9″ x 4″
Medium Boxes
Affordable, general-purpose boxes for shipping one caviar staircase. Medium moving boxes with handles, pack of 20.
18″x14″x12″
Hexcel-Wrap Cushioning Kraft Paper
We help to save the environment with IDL Packaging HexcelWrap Cushioning Kraft Paper 15.25″ x 300′ in Self-Dispensed Box – Eco-Friendly Honeycomb Alternative to Bubble Wrap – Innovative Packing Paper Roll for Shipping and Moving
Hexcelwrap Cushioning Kraft Paper
Honeycomb Packing Paper Eco Bubble wrap for Packing & Moving Bubble Alternative 15″x164′
This roll is a better value than the boxed version above.
Blue Tissue Paper
Crown 480 Sheets Bulk Pack Gift Wrap – Ream of Paper – 20 inches. x 30 inches. Wrapping Tissue Paper. (Really need darker than this).
Also available in red, purple, and other colors.
3M Masking Tape
Tried and true – we have found the original 3M brand masking tape to have just the right amount of stickiness and protective thickness/resistance.
Clear Packing Tape
Industrial Grade Clear Packing Tape (6 Rolls) – 110 Yards per Roll – 2″ Wide x 2.7 mil Thick, Acrylic Adhesive Heavy Duty Tape for Box Office Moving Packaging Shipping
Printer & Office Supplies
Canon Printer Ink (Generic)
Smart ink replacement cartridges for Canon Pixma inkjet printer. Complete set of three – work flawlessly in place of the original Canon cartridges.
Magnum black pens by Sharpie are great for “antiquing” zinc came
Amazon Copy Printer Paper
- 8-ream case of 8.5-by-11-inch multipurpose copy paper (4,000 sheets total)
- High-quality 20-pound weight for economical printing and resistance to paper jams
Avery Printable Business Cards
Cards for Inkjet Printers, 400 Cards, 2 x 3.5, Clean Edge
We use these for printing short-run, special business cards with QR codes and other customized designs.
Thermal Paper Rolls 2-1/4 X 50
- Gorilla Supply Part No GT214-50 2 1/4 X 50 Thermal Paper Rolls 50/cs
- 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 50ft, Inner Core diameter 1/2 Solid Tube
- For our Verifone Vx520 credit card terminal
Vinyl Plotter & Laser Supplies
Water Chiller for Laser
VEVOR Water Chiller CW-3000 Industrial Chiller 9L Thermolysis Type Water Chiller 50W/0.9A Current Recirculating Chiller for 60W 80W Laser Engraving Machine Cooling Machine 110V
6″ Inline Exhaust Fan
VIVOSUN 6 Inch 390 CFM Inline Duct Fan with Variable Speed Controller HVAC Blower for Ventilation
Aluminum Ducting 6“
VIVOSUN 6 Inch 16 Feet Non-Insulated Flex Air Aluminum Ducting for HVAC Ventilation with 2 Stainless Steel Clamps
Safety Goggles for Co2 laser
Cloudray 10600nm Safety Goggles OD4+ CE Protective Goggles For CO2 Laser Cutting Engraving Machine.
Roland 45 Degree Blades
Our favorite plotter blades for the Panther Vinyl Express Plotter (PII-76S).
They cut much better than the Chinese knock-offs – buy from Global Molding (attn. Cliff Ginsberg 877-635-5296). [email protected]
Panther Blade Holder is also a wear part: Order from Signwarehouse 800-699-5490
Part # is P-BK02019A $75.00
Feller’s Vinyl & Transfer Tape Co.
Suppliers of Pask white paint mask, 30″ * 50 Yard rolls, and transfer tape – call 800-654-8405
Abrasive Sandblasting Grit
We buy abrasive grit from Abrasives & Equipment at 4175 South Fremont Ave. Suite #105, Tucson, Arizona 85714. Call 520-889-5644
Order #120 grit Aluminum Oxide in 50 lb bags for detailed blasting and #80 Grit “Starblast” medium (composed mainly of staurolite) in 50 lb bags for coarse sandblasting.
Repair Supplies
Apoxie Sculpt Modeling Clay
2 Part Modeling Compound (A & B) – 4 Pound, White. We like this high-quality putty for numerous shop jobs – puttying stained glass, filling gaps in porcelain, and many other jobs.
PC-11 Epoxy Adhesive Paste
PC-Products PC-11 Epoxy Adhesive Paste, Two-Part Marine Grade, 1lb in Two Cans, Off White 160114
We prefer this for filling hairline or narrow cracks because it is less viscous (runnier) than the Epoxy Sculpt. Can be tinted with Purchase on Amazon for less than $20.00.
LED Black Light
QUANS 110V 10W UV Ultra Violet LED Black Light for Curing Glue, Resin Cure 3D Printer, Blacklight, Fishing Aquarium, Party Supplies, Neon Glow in The Dark, with US Plug. We use this excellent lamp for curing UV-activated adhesive.
Industrial talc for mold-making
https://www.fibreglast.com/product/talc-filler-1131
Add to gypsum at about 20% + 5% Portland cement
Bright Chrome Marker
MOLOTOW Liquid Chrome Alcohol Paint Pump Marker, 4mm
- Create high-gloss mirrored effects on nearly any surface
Hardware (Stand-offs, Clips)
“Z” clips for Window & Mirror Installation
Offset Canvas Clips For Picture Framing Starters Package. Includes (20) of each 1/8″ 1/4″ 3/8″ 1/2″ 3/4″ 1″. Included is 120 pieces #6 X 3/8″ pan-head screws.
1 Inch Diam Sign Standoffs
GSH 1 Inch x 1 Inch Sign Standoffs Mounting Hardware, Stainless Steel Glass Standoffs Screw for Sign Display, 16 Pack (1″ x 1″)
Purchase 16-pieces set – used for Healthcare 3/8″ etched glass plaques
Umbrella Hole Ring Plugs
ROLLMOSS 12 Pcs Umbrella Hole Ring Plug, 2 Inch Patio Table Umbrella Thicker Hole Ring Plug and Cap Set for Glass Outdoors Patio Table Deck Yard
90 degree glass clamps
Aluminum alloy clamps for 90 degree glass shelf system, Used instead of gluing.
Cleaning Materials
Glass Cleaner
Sprayway 443331 Ammonia Free Glass Cleaner, 19 Oz. (4-Pack) –
Also sold at Costco Warehouses
50% Isopropyl Alcohol
Amazon Brand – Solimo 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)
Miscellaneous Tools & Supplies
Fletcher Point Driver
Quality framing point driver, when used with Fletcher’s Framers Points, will permanently hold glass, mirror, artwork, and backing materials in place. Get that high-quality art gallery appearance without extra work or effort. This point driver system provides a permanent, secured assembly for all of your favorite pieces.
Framer’s Points (5/8″)
- Wax free framer’s points
- Fits 07-500 “Frame Master” point driver (SKU # 1013200)
- Flat for more holding power
- Won’t rip or dent backing materials
- Won’t split wood frames
3M VHB Double-Sided Tape
1/4″ wide for fabricating dual-paned units – very high bond strength & compact profile.
Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape
Tatuo Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape. Adhesive Tape Foam Seal Tape, 1/8 Inch Thick Foam Seal Strip, 3 Rolls (1/4 Inch Wide by 32.8 Feet Long Each Roll)
Nylon Pry Bar Set
- Strong nylon material won’t scratch interiors or surfaces
- Cal Hawk Tools CAPNPB4 Nylon Pry Bar Set
- Includes: straight, Wedge, offset V-notch, straight V-notch
Diamond Wheel for Tile Saw
KENT 12″ Diameter Grit 3000 quality electroplated diamond-coated flat lap disk wheel
Lap for pre-polish
10″diameter fine blade for Makita chop saw
Diamond Blade
Our favorite Diamond Blade for cutting glass block and tile
QEP 6-7006GLQ 7-Inch Continuous Rim Glass Tile Diamond Blade, 7mm Rim Height, 5/8-Inch Arbor, Wet Cutting, 8730 Max RPM. This blade works with the economical Harbor Freight Tile saw.
Compressed Air Filter Regulator
Wear part for our Compressor: PneumaticPlus SAW400-N04BG Compressed Air Filter Regulator Piggyback Combo 1/2″ NPT – Poly Bowl, Manual Drain, Bracket, Gauge is for 1/2″ pipe.
Makita Grinder Guide
A standby tool for the glassworker the Makita grinder – occasionally needs this wear part replaces: Tool is great in every way. Very well made. The instructions are very good. 120 volt. Very easy to put on the belt. Has belt tracking which works quite well.
Electric Hand Drier.
We have saved big bucks on paper towels and saved the environment by using this excellent electric hand drier. AIKE AK2630S Compact Automatic High-Speed Hand Dryer Commercial and Household, ABS Cover 110v 1400W (Silver).
Cash Register
- 5 Department Keys – for quick and easy item transaction entries and categorizing sales. An additional 15 department (max. 20) categories are available through a department shift key to provide more product grouping
Glass & Crystal Suppliers
Prism Crystal (Topmost)
Reliable wholesaler of crystal and glassware for awards & trophies
Whiskey Glasses Set of 4
Premium Quality Glass – Stunning rock-style whiskey glass set with a weighted bottom. Made of all-purpose 100% lead-free soda-lime glass (not tempered glass); odor-resistant, stain-resistant, and shatter-resistant. Perfect for serving scotch, whiskey, bourbon, or mixed drinks/cocktails. For Lofgren order – not sure of stock?
Crystal Edge – rectangles for caviar staircases
Crystal edge Slee Corp for glass blanks
Southwest Glassware
Our local supplier of Libbey and other glassware for restaurants and bars
Customer Service & Sales
800-888-0556
[email protected]
For National Guard beer mugs: order Libbey 5092 16 oz Tankard (1 doz)
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