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I finally 'broke 'down and did it

18 years ago

Ive have lurked on this forum for, I dont know, 2 years maybe. I have wished and daydreamed I could make some of the wonderful things you guys do.I have even bought some glass and have a project planned, but have been to chicken to just do it. My DH brought home a box of plates that I didnt want to use and said he would throw them away. I said well if your gonna throw them away, I could break them. He thought I was nuts of course. So yesterday I made myself cut up these plates. I had a blast. I have blisters and my hands and arms are sooo sore, but it was fun. I only have tile nippers and tile cutters to work with, I gotta get some wheeled cutters.

So heres my stuff....Im gonna do a pot I think, I sealed it yesterday, But then I had to use the last of my silicone to glue DH shoe! arggghh.

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Comments (23)

  • 18 years ago

    I cant believe you got such good cuts
    with only nippers. Good job! Seems it is
    the week for lurkers to come out and say
    hello. I have just done the same recently.

    Keep at it,
    both the posting and the nipping!

  • 18 years ago

    Welcome from Lurkedom!!! Those are very pretty!! No stopping you now, this is very addicting!!

    Maria

  • 18 years ago

    Yippeee, And I LOVE those plates! You did a great job! And I see you followed the golden rule: post pics!!lol!

  • 18 years ago

    You look like a natural nipper!
    Yep, you just gotta dive in and do something. Don't over think it.

  • 18 years ago

    OHMYGOODNESS - WACKY - you are a real pro already. What in the world has kept you from this. You cut those plates better than I can after two or more years. Good grief! Now go for it.

  • 18 years ago

    You did that with nippers! Great job!

  • 18 years ago

    YOU GO!!!!!! welcome to the addiction, frankly I can't imagine not being drawn in before now, a 2 year lurker? amazing. I just didn't have that kind of will power! LOL

  • 18 years ago

    NICE to MEET YOU !!

    Wow--those cuts are perfect !! Isn't it fun ? !!!

  • 18 years ago

    What great plates! NICE nipping! (That's on my list to try yet.)
    Clicked on your pictures and peered at your album. (oh my... hope you don't mind..?) But I LOVE your sonnet mirror! What a creative idea!!! And that beautiful daisy! SO PRETTY!
    Welcome! Glad you're OUT! :)
    Katie

  • 18 years ago

    You could give all of us lessons in nipping! I have to use the saw to get cuts that uniform. I love the dishes they are FAB...what are you going to do besides a pot? I see lots of nice things coming up.
    Beautiful job.
    Carol

  • 18 years ago

    WELCOME! I LOVE those plates! And you did such a GOOD job getting them all cut up! I sympathize with the sore hands and arms...it seems once you get started, you don't want to stop! Looking forward to seeing pics of your rooster pot!

  • 18 years ago

    Welcome. And wow your first time. THose plates are great. I have to use my saw to get mine like that.

  • 18 years ago

    Wow and welcome! Looks like you're quite a crafter! Love your mirror and your can creations! Your nipping is great for using that kind of nipper, I couldn't get those to do anything for me! Your glass cutting is really well done too. Katie, thanks for the idea, I didn't know clicking on a picture brought up the whole album! Glad you've joined us wackyweeder, do I recognize the name from the Junk side? Jennie

  • 18 years ago

    I have to use a wet saw to get cuts that good! You are a natural!

  • 18 years ago

    Hello Wackyweeder! Good to see you around here again.
    What you have going there is really great! Glad to see you jump in here with us.

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Thanks for all the kudos, but I think these plates are kinda easy, fairly thin.The tile cutters help as well-If you score them and use them to break the big pieces, They mostly go the way you want, then I cut smaller pieces with the nips. Plus-I have watched you guys forever!
    My kitchen is rooster-y, I am thinking backsplash, LOL.Or at least some trivets to hang up.
    Yes I am from the junk side, I followed ya'll here a long time ago, I still go there some. Now I have to stop at the TS tomorrow find some other plates to go with these! Not enough color to suit me. Oh boy Im in it now.

  • 18 years ago

    WELCOME WACKY! Wonderful cuts!!! I can't cut plates...I try and try, but they just look like broken dishes...and I don't have a saw. So I am very envious of your cuts! I hope you realize this is an addiction you are embarking upon. But it is sooooh much fun. Again, welcome! Maybe you can give me lessons on making cuts like that.

  • 18 years ago

    LOVE those plates. They are going to make beautiful projects!!! So glad you have come out and joined us. You did a GREAT job of nipping your plates with just nippers. When you get the wheeled cutters you will find it is so much easier!! Worth every cent you will spend on them.

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    Great job cutting up the plates. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

  • 18 years ago

    Welcome!
    You've shown you can cut up a storm. Love those plates, whatever you do with them, cant wait to see it.
    Bianchi

  • 18 years ago

    Ive been addicted forever and havent done anything yet!
    I am on this site 10 times a day!

  • 18 years ago

    Only 10? If I'd stay off here maybe I could get something done.

  • 18 years ago

    Well well well...look at you!!! Those are great cuts and great plates. Love your light balls...you should think about joining our spring exchange...we would love to have you join. It is for every skill level and all the work is always great...I think Calamity has a thread going with a link to all the info if you want to join...

    Donna