I want to make decoupaged clear glass dome paperweights for xmas gifts, but I can't find the blank paperweights for less than $15. I saw some on Martha's website for $15-$25; I was hoping for something more like $5 each. Am I crazy to think someone might sell them that cheap?

I don't think you're crazy

If I were you I'd go to dollar stores and surplus stores. In Toronto, where I am, there is an excellent surplus store called "Active Surplus". They have all kindsa crazy stuff. I'd also try Chinatown, the imports are cheap and diverse.

Best of luck,

EmmaK
(Who has now been inspired use her lunch break to scour Chinatown for useful craft elements.)

durwinrice.com I think. I can't remember what the prices were like.

hmmm... a few months ago i was searching for these as well. the best prices i could find were on durwinrice.com. but 15 bucks!? come on! i dunno... i'd like to know if anyone can find one cheaper as well.

ladies?

Is there a store that makes its own stained glass? Or a glass store? They might have or be able to make a bunch of clear glass blobs for you.

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I looked up durwinrice.com and found the clear domes were the same price as on Martha; but they also had heart shaped paperweights for $13 and flattened round and oval ones for even cheaper...

I called a glassblowing studio in Renton(WA) and they quoted me $45 per paperweight but I don't know if they understood what I was asking for. I might go in person to another one in Seattle to see what kind of price they can give me for doing a whole buch of 'em. Seattle has so many glassblowing places I'm hoping I can find one who'll do it cheap. Otherwise I'll probably order from durwinrice.

Actually, now that I understand that you are looking for domes and not the flatter ones, I understand why you are not finding them for cheap.