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I LOVE crash glass! --coffee table wip

18 years ago

Here's the update on my coffee table top. Everything on here currently is glued. I am filling in with crash glass from a sliding glass door my sister gave me. This is the first time I have used this stuff, and I am LOVING it! It goes down faster than I expected. But I may do it unconventionally. I don't butter each piece, but spread 1-2 square inches of silicone with a toothpick, then place the glass ONTO it, as quickly as I can puzzle them together. I haven't decided what to do along the edge yet. Here's the pics today: (Oh, ignore the dates. Somehow my camera reset itself. This really was just done today!)

With the sun shining on it (ignore the dust!)

And REALLY close up, just cause I like it! :)

C&C welcome! What are you thinking for a grout color?

--Ronnie

Comments (20)

  • 18 years ago

    Oh, how COOL!!! LOVE the effect you're getting!! Grout color?? How about light grey? Don't know the color scheme of the room it's going in, but grey is the first thing that came to mind......

    Pat

  • 18 years ago

    Ronnie, that is looking great! Another project with great precision. The sun really makes it sparkle.

  • 18 years ago

    Veronica! another masterpiece in the works

    I can't imagine anyone in there right mind buttering crash glass but then maybe I'm the one... who oh.. ok (snort) !!!

    lol

    It's really awesome

  • 18 years ago

    Crash glass is awesome - it's my new favorite glass!

  • 18 years ago

    Just beautiful....do you butter the pieces and then place....or smear the adhesive on and then place...what adhesive are you using....wow...think I can think of another question? This is just stunning...never used crash glass.........!

  • 18 years ago

    Hey everybody, thanks! This is the first time I've used the crash glass, GYPSY. It is so fun! I couldn't imagine buttering each piece, way too time consuming for me and my ADD! ;) I'm using GEII. I kinda squirt a little around in an area, then push it around evenly with a toothpick (ACTUALLY, I'm using a big paperclip with one end straightened now, holds up well and has a "handle".) Then I put the glass into the thin layer of GEII. I've got quite a bit more done tonight already, and not quitting just yet (DH not home!)

    And to think I didn't like this tabletop when I first started it!

  • 18 years ago

    O.K. so now I have crash glass envy!
    Your table top is looking great. I love the design you've done.As far as grout color goes.. what color is the base? I would go with something similar.

  • 18 years ago

    Ronnie - it's coming along beautifully!! I really like the addition of the crash glass - that was a good idea!!

  • 18 years ago

    The crash glass is really making that table something!
    I'd love to find some in sheets to play with. Very cool!

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Forgot to say..Black grout!
    Every room need a touch of black...that's my decorating
    guide!

    hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Well, LADY, this doesn't surprise me in the least, that it's gonna be another masterpiece. In the beginning I was a little nervous FOR you cuz I could feel your searching and searching and trying to get a direction on this one. I said to self - in the end, she'll get it and it'll be a knockout. You lived up to my prediction to self. This is truly beautiful, and I LOVE the addition of the crash glass. HAZIE, if you got the glass in large sheets, IMO, that would take the fun out of piecing it back together puzzle-like.

  • 18 years ago

    Ronnie
    Your placing technique is the same thing I do for the crash glass! Goes so much faster that way, and I've found it to be much more uniform, also.

    This is looking great, and I'm glad you went this route. ~: )

  • 18 years ago

    Looks great! One day I'll try the crash glass! Love the look you are creating!

    Maria

  • 18 years ago

    Lookin' Good!! And fast! My vote, believe it or not, Black grout!!heh heh heh!

  • 18 years ago

    OH That is sooooo pretty. I love the addition of the blue glass globs to the outer edge.

    Note to self. LOOK for some crash glass.

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    With so many people singing its praises, I think I'd better get some crash glass to play with too!

    Ronnie, your table is looking awesome!

    Barb

  • 18 years ago

    Beautiful Ronnie,I think charcoal.I've had a piece of glass 4 ft x4 ft in my garage for a year but afraid to break it...anyone wanta bring a hammer and come? You're doing a great job on your table.

  • 18 years ago

    The table is awesome!!! Im glad you like it now!!!! It really is very pretty. I love crash glass too!!! I don't use it much and get bored with it easily but it still is fun to do. I am always amazed at how fast it really does go. I also do not glue each piece...too tedious!!!

    It will look great done...I vote for black also!!

  • 18 years ago

    So, ronnie, really gonna be a window now? We never finished that convo.

  • 18 years ago

    Love the creash glass on the coffee table. You are very creative. I can't wait to see this finished. Are you going to epoxy this?

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