A Unique Glasses Frame Made of Bamboo & Metal

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A Unique Glasses Frame Made of Bamboo & Metal

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I just tried making a unique frame with using bamboo, metal glasses, and epoxy.

Supplies

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Bamboo & Metal Glasses

Temple & Rim

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Make temple and rim from bamboo.

Hinge

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Take an advantage of bamboo to make parts of hinge.

Bend Temple

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Put the temple in hot water to make soft in order to bend.

Bridge

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Put bamboo bridge to metal bridge with epoxy.

Pad

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Make nose pad and attach.

Attach Temple

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Once you attach bamboo temple, a unique bamoo & metal frame is ready.

Pumpkin Glasses

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I also made another unique glasses made out of pumpkin for Halloween.