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Pineapple WIP

19 years ago

Some of you may remember when I scored this pineapple a few months ago from the thrift store. It is 16 inches tall and 7 inches at its widest point.

Well, finally got around to working in it.

Here it is with a candle inside. Can't really see it that well because I was too lazy to get my tripod. ~: )

Here it is a little brighter.

Now I need to grout, and was thinking of using chocolate brown. Anyone have other ideas? And as always comments and critiques welcome.

Comments (27)

  • 19 years ago

    OH HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THAT!!! A VERY unique piece of art. What a great job! I'm sure it's absolutely wonderful lighted - I KNOW the pics don't do justice to something like this. Great piece.

  • 19 years ago

    Wonderful!! I love the colors and pattern. Chocolate brown grout sounds perfect.

  • 19 years ago

    Very pretty I love the way you did it. Such an unusual piece!!

    Maria

  • 19 years ago

    Oh, thank you all so very much! Hearing comments from this talented crew always makes me feel great!~: )

  • 19 years ago

    LOVELY hrsg! Great color combos!

  • 19 years ago

    that turned out so nice now i wanna pinneapple

  • 19 years ago

    beautiful--i am alway so impressed by all the different mosaics being done here. keeps me motivated....barb

  • 19 years ago

    OOOOHHHHH that's beautiful! really beautiful. I don't know on grout color, but it;s fabulous right now

  • 19 years ago

    that is beautiful!!

  • 19 years ago

    Really nice and unusual. Love the chocolate brown grout idea. Oh man...choc covered pineapple YUMM!!
    Gopher it!!

  • 19 years ago

    Thank you all! You ladies ROCK! Just keep inspiring me. ~: )

  • 19 years ago

    Beautiful!!!LOve your design and colors bet it really shines!Annie

  • 19 years ago

    What a unique & pretty mosaic! I'll bet it looks even better in real life. It is so hard to photograph candle lights, mirror glass & iridescent glass too.

    Barb

  • 19 years ago

    Pineapples done!

    Since the pineaplle is supposed to hold a candle I decided instead to use a light kit. I did not think the heat from the candle would be good for the grout. So there is a little nightlight bulg inside now to illuminate the piece. I hope my sister likes it.

    Lights out:

    Close up:

    Lights on:

    I'm very pleased with this piece. As always comments and critiques welcome!

  • 19 years ago

    FABULOUS! that turned out GREAT! how could she not love it??? wow I LOVE IT!

  • 19 years ago

    That is very pretty! Your stuff always strikes me as "classy", and this is no exception.

  • 19 years ago

    Oh thank you ladies!

    ladyronnie--classy? Wow! That is awesome!

  • 19 years ago

    How could your sister not like it!! It's beautiful!!

    Maria

  • 19 years ago

    OHMYGOODNESS! This is absolutely wonderful. BOYOHBOY! What a lucky sis. ANYONE would love that piece, and I love the idea of putting a little light in it instead of a candle. You REALLY saw the potential in this one, and it's BEAUTIFUL.

  • 19 years ago

    I don't know about YOUR Sister, but I know MINE would adore your pineapple. Fantastic job!

  • 19 years ago

    BEAUTIFUL! Lucky sister! I don't know how you can give that unique decoration away.
    Just pondering your comment on the grout and candle. Why would the heat hurt the grout? People make grouted candle shelters. I'm just curious.

  • 19 years ago

    It turned out beautiful! I'm sure she'll love it!

  • 19 years ago

    Thank you again ladies!

    d3bbi
    The base is all metal, and when I had a lit candle inside for a brief time it got very warm. I just did not want to take the chance the grout would dry out from so much heat, and possibly crack.

  • 19 years ago

    wow wow and WOW...that turned out WONDERFUL!!!! I thought it was cool before it was mosaiced and I think its FANTASTIC now that its mosaiced...the light is an awesome touch!!

  • 19 years ago

    The grout really made a big difference. I think the small bulb you have in it now is just perfect. Just a nice glow.
    Great job!!

  • 19 years ago

    Wow!!! that is really awesome! so unique......too fun hrsg!
    I love it!

    Hazie

  • 19 years ago

    You all are very kind! Thank you.~: )

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