Itty Bitty Marble Snail

15 years ago

I was inspired on here recently to make a snail. I am not going out and buying new stuff so making due with what I have. So, I made a snail out of a marble I had as a child, berry wire, beading wire and two plastic beads. I am going to make more to following each other around on a wooden chair that I use as a planter or around my barrel planter. I know they are small but I am working my way up to bigger ones.

Smiles!

Here is a link that might be useful: snail

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Comments (18)

nanatricia
15 years ago
Too cute !!!! What kind of wire did you use ?
rock_oak_deer
15 years ago
That is cute as a button! We must see more!

You did a great job bending that wire too.
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jeannespines
15 years ago
Oh, I like this size! They will be cute on your planters! Very cute! You did a great job! TFS! Jeanne S.
laurastheme
15 years ago
I love this. I've been thinking about making snails and this looks like something I'd like to copy if you don't mind.
marylee_2010
15 years ago
That is adorable. I love it. - Marylee
luna_llena_feliz
15 years ago
Love it! That is so adorable. I agree with jeannespines, that size is just right.
angie83
15 years ago
Wow that is so cute love it.
Angie
quidam2
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you all for your enthusiastic responses and constant inspiration!

Nanatricia--I used field fencing repair wire that you can get at Home Depot. I just called it berry wire because I usually use it to string up blackberries. It will rust a bit and I think that will add a good look to the snail.

Laurastheme--Of course you can copy it! I post to give ideas to others as I get so many from the creative people here. I didn't even think of making a snail until I saw rmurray's post with his snail sculptures.
Purplemoon
15 years ago
That is an adorable little guy, he went right into our GJ Misc Inspiration album! What a wonderful idea.

hugs, Karen
princess_mimi
15 years ago
I love it! I really like that sort of snail better than the kind that usually show up in my garden!

~~Mimi
shrillmtb
15 years ago
So cute! What a great idea...I'm going to have to go find my marbles :)
Marlene Kindred
15 years ago
He is SOOOO cute! Love it and the size is great too! Did you hot glue the marble and beads on or use something else? Very, very cute!
sunnyca_gw
15 years ago
Very cute!! That's what I needed to do today, put out snail pellets, looped off 1 tomato yesterday. Guess i better go do that! I like yours much better than what's out back, slugs are even worse! ugh!! Jan
quidam2
Original Author
15 years ago
Yep, I had to go buy slug bait today.

Marlene--I used E6000 glue. It is like aquarium glue. You could probably use hot glue.

I am just so happy that all of you got a smile or inspiration from the little guy.
concretenprimroses
15 years ago
Nice job bending the wire just right!
Very cute.
Kathy
tehuti
15 years ago
Well you most certainly could have just started a new epidemic. I can visualize vast new armies of delightfully colored snails marauding the backyard gardens and potted plants across America.

What a GREAT creation: There is often no substitute for KISS (Keep It Simple Sir [or Sister]). Marvelous, I love it.

I presume the head was constructed with chandelier crystals.
azcactusflower
15 years ago
quidam2,I don't know how I missed your post!!!! That is the cutest little snail!!! As the other ladies have said it looks really simple to make, but it will add alot to potted plants. I just happen to have found a roll of the type of wire you mentioned in my hubby's tool box. Guess who it belongs to now!!!!! Thanks again for sharing.
hengal
15 years ago
Your snail is adorable!