I really like the style and direction - steampunk. One of the attributes of this style are glasses - goggles.
They can be used both for self-expression and for protecting the eyes when working with various tools.
There are many “vorklogs” for making glasses, in some just ordinary glasses are styled from the old grandfather goggles of the USSR, others are made from a gas mask, etc. As an option, type in google: "googles from a gas mask."
Unfortunately, I didn’t get such glasses from my grandfather, I’m not going to buy a gas mask for this yet.
There was a thought, where can I get glasses for future Goggles?
I came across a couple of burnt halogen lamps from ceiling lights.
The diameter of the protective glass in the light bulb is 44 mm, the glass thickness is 1.7 mm.
So, for glass extraction we need:
1. The halogen bulb itself;
2. Any heavy tool (hammer, side cutters, pliers);
3. A knife or a cloth from a clerical knife.
4. A sheet of cardboard or paper or cloth (we will break a light bulb on it)
5. Goggles and gloves (to protect eyes and hands from glass fragments)
6. Patience and accuracy.
We put on protective equipment - gloves and glasses.
We put cardboard or fabric on the floor.
We place the lamp vertically with the edge and turning the light bulb, gently tap on top with a tool (I did this with the flat part of the side cutters).
Due to the non-photogenicity of my piece of cardboard, I do not give photo manipulations on it.
The goal is to chop the edges of the bulb and get to the edge of the glass in it. The best result would be if the lamp cracked and a large chunk broke, then it would be possible to pry off the glass and tear it from the glue.
As you can see in the photo, part of the lamp burst and fell off.
After the glass has been removed, the lamp with splinters and paper must be disposed of.
With a sharp knife or blade, we cut off the remnants of glue and glass and the glass can be washed with any detergent.
As a result, we get a neat glass for your future glasses or Goggles.
P.S.
I came across a lamp where the glass was not hidden flush inside the bulb, but glued on top.
Attempts to cut off the glue from the side or to tear the glass up always ended in its chipping and unsuitability for further use.
I once removed it a long time ago by lowering it in boiling water for a couple of minutes and then under a stream of cold water.
Alternatively, this glass can be used as a microscope slide.
All successful experiments !!