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I Needed a Mosaic Fix

19 years ago

This is REALLY messy, and needs a major cleanup but I gotta get out before it's blazing to mow the lawn, so wanted to post this first. Need to paint the inside of the box, clean up the whole thing, dig out grout in lots of places, shine and seal but here is the beginnings of a gift to a friend who sends me flea market junk jewelry from the D.C./Northern Virginia area. The fuchia and emerald are some of the faux Van Gogh glass, and the "chain" on the side w/the large teardrop-shaped pendant is from the clear glass I put gold leaf on. The little magnifying glass pendant houses an image I took from a 2004 Camelot calendar and used Modge Podge to adhere to the glass. The flower on top needs to have an antique wash cuz it's too bright. Lots of work still to do on this.

Comments (15)

  • 19 years ago

    Oh I love it!! Wish I could "Slow" somethin'!!! We all have such different styles, it's great to see !!! I gotta get back to making my faux glass cuz I now have silver and gold leaf to use!! Good job My Lil' Side-o-beef!!! Jane

  • 19 years ago

    It's looking wonderful Slow,. Love your bright colors and swirlies, lucky friend.
    Cindy

  • 19 years ago

    ooohhhhhh! There is a surprise on every side!
    I love all the stuff you are incorporating in your work these days. Makes me want to try it too.
    I haven't played much this summer, but that gave me an itch!

    Hazie

  • 19 years ago

    It looks so pretty Slow!!! Hmm, I can't pick a favorite side...there's something to like on every one of them. I'm sure your friend is gonna love that!

    Barb

  • 19 years ago

    Color combos are wonderful!

  • 19 years ago

    I love it, you do have my mailing address...right! LOL

  • 19 years ago

    Cute, LIL. Thanks, y'all. Haven't cleaned it up yet, but it looks better in person. Just cleaned up Mr. Rooster and ready to cut the first piece of glass.

  • 19 years ago

    It's beautiful! Love the colors!
    I'm headed to search for the faux Van Gogh how-to!
    Your work is amazing, Slow. Can't wait to see that rooster!
    Katie

  • 19 years ago

    Just sniffling lovely...a good excuse to have a snotty nose......just to go to tissue holder and yank out a tissue! Another Slow piece of art! Love it!

  • 19 years ago

    I love all the unique things you have in this! I think the top is my favorite, though

    Maria

  • 19 years ago

    Slow your mosaic fix means eye candy for us! I too love how you incorporate jewelry and other objects in your design.

  • 19 years ago

    Oh slow, what a special, special gift that will be. I loved what Hazie said  "There is a surprise on every side!" How true! I love all the special little touches you added, with the beautiful faux glass you made, the pendant and the picture, and the flowers on top, and just all of it. Just beautiful!

  • 19 years ago

    Well aren't y'all the nicest people on the planet?! Think I better get out there and clean that thing up and get it painted, finished, boxed and in the mail. The rooster is calling me. But first, ROSIE and I have our Shelter deliveries to make this morning and errands, and I REALLY need to get the roses fed. Oh, WHERE does the time fly that keeps me from mosaicing. So many other things to do - drives me crazy. WHAT AN OBSESSION I have.

  • 19 years ago

    Slow, you have VERY lucky friends. I hope they appreciate you and your wonderful skills. I love all the different elements and how you made them all come together into one yummy piece of eye candy!

    Cindy

  • 19 years ago

    Cleaned up, painted and sealed. Thanks again for your nice compliments.

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