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Glass Flower Project

16 years ago

So....about 2 years ago I was searching the forums to learn how to kill ground squirrels and came upon this forum. I've been a Junkie ever since. After 2 years of collecting glass I finally had enough to start a project.

The winds here are so strong that I thought staking the flowers wouldn't work so I decided to drill and mount to a wall.

Eventually I want to make the stems out of copper pipe the way DKarch did but that's a whole project in itself. Maybe in a couple years when we paint the house I will go that route but for now I just used spray paint.

Hope you like the pics.

Here is a link that might be useful: But wait, there's more!

Comments (18)

  • 16 years ago

    Wow. That's so beautiful. Great job.

  • 16 years ago

    Really cool!

  • 16 years ago

    This is just too cool, I love it, good job!

  • 16 years ago

    Wow!! I love them!!!

  • 16 years ago

    WOW, Dave, this is quite AWESOME! I love that it is the side of the house by your pool! What a view while you're enjoying the water! The glass shapes, colors & textures you've chosen work beautifully! and the painting works for now...but copper stems will be even more beautiful! Any chance on adding some "slim copper leaves" at the same time??? Whatever you do (or don't do), it looks GREAT right now! TFS! Jeanne S.

  • 16 years ago

    Fabulous!!! Good job!!! What a great way to use that space!!! I'm all about the 3d effect!!!

  • 16 years ago

    Wow! Took flower plates to another level! Great idea to have several flowers on a branch??or stem! Seems like you will need couple of different "leaves" 1 just plain & 2nd a little lacy looking. you are very artistic with the green paint spraying it on without making a mess, did you use a stencil you made?(Even that wouldn't help me, my hand would slip)LOL. Great spot to have it where there isn't lot of greenery by the pool. Makes lounging in the pool much more enjoyable with such a nice wall to gaze at, imagine the sun dances off of some of the plates & fun to watch the changes as the sun moves. Jan

  • 16 years ago

    Incredible! I love how each stem/clump is a different type of flower! The clear glass ones in a circle is like a giant queen anns lace. Who know glass flowers came in species! I like the painted stems very much.
    Kathy

  • 16 years ago

    That looks great, I always say "More is better". It really fills the wall nicely and you have some great specimans.
    Frou

  • 16 years ago

    Great idea! They turned out beautiful. I will have to share this with a friend who keeps wondering how to cover an unsightly neighbor's 6' wooden fence. I think this would be a great idea for her use.

  • 16 years ago

    Well, Dave...you've been holding out on us!! We never knew you were a plate flower guru!! Those are all amazing and they look awesome on the side of the house! Love your pool area too...the plate flowers look right at home there!

  • 16 years ago

    Really beautiful! I have to ask though, how did you drill through the plates and not break them?

  • 16 years ago

    Oh, what a clever idea! They look gorgeous on the wall. Good job!

  • 16 years ago

    Very pretty!! And original!!

  • 16 years ago

    VERY beautiful and extremely creative! I, too, love how each stem has it's own flower species! I vote for keeping the painted stems...simple and to the point! You definitely did a great job collecting plates and glassware! I especially like that some are square, too!

  • 16 years ago

    You never answered or told us how you drilled the holes in the plate flowers & how you mounted them to your house???? Please share!

  • 16 years ago

    yes would like to know what type of drill bits..carbide?

  • 16 years ago

    WOW!
    That is beautiful!
    You have taken plate flowers to a whole new level.
    The spray paint stems are nice, but dcarch's style of stems with leaves made from copper pipe would take this to a whole new level.
    The display is 'just right'.
    Not overly done, or too much.
    Nor is it too skimpy.
    Just can't find the right words to do it justice!
    Rusty

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