Microscope slides

[Miss Minx]

Does anyone know where to buy microscope glass slides or the memory glass slides? I have only a few left of the 2x2 and the 1x3 sizes from Ranger Inkssentials, and I need more but I can't find them anywhere online.

[iamvics]

Have you tried Etsy? https://www.etsy.com/search/supplies?q=glass+slides

A search of Ranger Memory glass: https://www.google.com/search?q=glas...y+glass+slides

Amazon: Amazon.com: memory glass: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

[DCinkit]

What do you do with them? Just curious. :-)

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by iamvics

Have you tried Etsy? https://www.etsy.com/search/supplies?q=glass+slides

A search of Ranger Memory glass: https://www.google.com/search?q=glas...y+glass+slides

Amazon: Amazon.com: memory glass: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

I have looked on these sites, but all I can find (in the 2x2s) are the frosted and I really wanted the clear slides not the frosted. And the one source that did have them isn't the Ranger brand, which I'm familiar with and know to be a good product. I wanted to see if anyone sold the Ranger ones before I was forced to try something else.

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by DCinkit

What do you do with them? Just curious. :-)

My daughter makes jewelry pendants with them, and I make C'mas ornaments with them

[DCinkit]

Interesting. Hope you find what you need.

[iamvics]

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Originally Posted by Miss Minx

I have looked on these sites, but all I can find (in the 2x2s) are the frosted and I really wanted the clear slides not the frosted. And the one source that did have them isn't the Ranger brand, which I'm familiar with and know to be a good product. I wanted to see if anyone sold the Ranger ones before I was forced to try something else.

I purchase from this shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlassSuppl...tion_leftnav_2 been very happy with quality. I solder with the glass. The faceted glass is very pretty.

Ranger may have discontinued the memory glass. Their website seems to be down at the moment but you can order from them (if they still have them).

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by iamvics

I purchase from this shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlassSuppl...tion_leftnav_2 been very happy with quality. I solder with the glass. The faceted glass is very pretty.

Ranger may have discontinued the memory glass. Their website seems to be down at the moment but you can order from them (if they still have them).

I checked Ranger - they don't have them any longer that I could find - except the frosted. I also checked with Stampington - not there either.

I'm hoping for a regular, reliable supplier, instead of buying three packages here or there from three different places that only have a limited supply at random times.

Interesting thought about the faceted but I'm still hoping for just clear microscope slides though.

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by iamvics

I purchase from this shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlassSuppl...tion_leftnav_2 been very happy with quality. I solder with the glass. The faceted glass is very pretty.

Ranger may have discontinued the memory glass. Their website seems to be down at the moment but you can order from them (if they still have them).

Thanks for the etsy listing - if nothing else pans out, I may have to get them there.

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by DCinkit

Interesting. Hope you find what you need.

Thanks. I'm pretty sure there's a splitcoast tutorial on making the ornaments, if you're interested

[lutheran]

Try paperwishes.com and search under memory glass. It looks like they still have some Ranger ones available.
Mary Beth

[gregzgurl]

You could always check out actual microscope slides (as opposed to memory glass). My best guess is that these were initially used before Ranger starting making them. THIS WEBSITE seems to have reasonable prices and a selection of styles/sizes...

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by lutheran

Try paperwishes.com and search under memory glass. It looks like they still have some Ranger ones available.
Mary Beth

I got all excited about Paper Wishes - I forgot to check with them - but when you follow the links the product is no longer available :(

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by gregzgurl

You could always check out actual microscope slides (as opposed to memory glass). My best guess is that these were initially used before Ranger starting making them. THIS WEBSITE seems to have reasonable prices and a selection of styles/sizes...

Yeah - I thought about that too. I just wasn't sure about how they'd work in crafting...heating and inking and fitting in the slide frames and mailers and stuff.

[gregzgurl]

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Originally Posted by Miss Minx

Yeah - I thought about that too. I just wasn't sure about how they'd work in crafting...heating and inking and fitting in the slide frames and mailers and stuff.

A lot of times manufacturers/vendors will send samples so that you can see if their product will work for you before you invest in a "real" order. Check to see if there's a "contact us" link and ask...?

[shazsilverwolf]

I can remember seeing a lot of projects in magazines over here using actual microscope slides and mailers, when the Ranger ones became available. Like Gregzgurl, I'd guess they are exactly the same thing.

[DianeinSparks]

CreativePlayStamps.com has them: Clear Memory Glass - 1"x3"

[iamvics]

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Originally Posted by Miss Minx

Yeah - I thought about that too. I just wasn't sure about how they'd work in crafting...heating and inking and fitting in the slide frames and mailers and stuff.

I know you're not interested in the Etsy shop I shared but I solder those glass pieces with no issues and that is very high heat right on the glass.

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by DianeinSparks

CreativePlayStamps.com has them: Clear Memory Glass - 1"x3"

Oh wonderful! Thank you! There seem to be quite a few places that sell the 1x3 slides in large quantities but I can't seem to find any of the 2x2's in large quantities. If you know where to find the 2x2's I'd appreciate the info

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by iamvics

I know you're not interested in the Etsy shop I shared but I solder those glass pieces with no issues and that is very high heat right on the glass.

I'm not not interested in the etsy shop. Thank you very much for the link. Mostly I'm looking for the 2x2s and the only ones I saw on the etsy site were in a combo pack with another size (maybe 1x1s? I couldn't tell) - I only want the 2x2s and 1x3s. And now that they're proving so hard to find I want quite a few and the etsy shop only had three available.

I'm sure you're right about them being great for soldering. I'm being somewhat cautious now bc I just bought some slides that were too thin and cracked when I tried to seal the edges, so I appreciate the first-hand knowledge

[iamvics]

1 x 3: https://www.etsy.com/listing/8177264...home_active_13

2 x 2: https://www.etsy.com/listing/7444494..._home_active_5

Just a couple of listings, you pick the quantity. There packs of 10, 30, 100 of one size, not just assorted size packs.

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by iamvics

1 x 3: https://www.etsy.com/listing/8177264...home_active_13

2 x 2: https://www.etsy.com/listing/7444494..._home_active_5

Just a couple of listings, you pick the quantity. There packs of 10, 30, 100 of one size, not just assorted size packs.

Thanks

[charkinsmom]

It looks like you can buy whole boxes on ebay for under $8 including shipping.

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by charkinsmom

It looks like you can buy whole boxes on ebay for under $8 including shipping.

Really? You found some? Excellent! When I searched eBay every listing I could find for the clear 2x2s either couldn't be found or was no longer available. I'll check again. Thx

[charkinsmom]

I used microscope slides 72 in the search

[charkinsmom]

Oh sorry those are 1x3

[charkinsmom]

I did find these.
24 Memory Microscope Slide Glass You Choose Size | eBay

[Miss Minx]

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Originally Posted by charkinsmom

I did find these.
24 Memory Microscope Slide Glass You Choose Size | eBay

Oh wow! They do have the 2x2 clear, but they're $8 plus $4 SH! Now that's just highway robbery! 😑