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Quick Vase

18 years ago

I ran into this in my album. A friend of mine replaced my leaky outside faucet and I did this for their kitchen. They have some handpainted yellow and orange tiles in there and she grows beautiful bright flowers. They both almost cried. Isn't it wonderful to do things for people who appreciate your efforts? I definitely got more out of it than they did - a new faucet and lots of hugs!







Comments (18)

  • 18 years ago

    Awesome piece. I guess some people do get it! Yea!

  • 18 years ago

    F A N T A S T I C !!!!!!
    DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THE BARTER SYSTEM.... OR WHAT EVER..>
    I mean...
    really the handmade beautiful design it fantastic!!!
    I love the colors and the design.. with the glass globs it is just sooooo nice!!!
    I know some people..... simply Must git it...
    and I know I would be glad to GET IT FOR A GIFT !!!!

    ***** HAPPY * * * * HOLIDAYS !!!
    M E R R Y + C H R I S T MAS!!!
    God Bless!
    susiesunshine

  • 18 years ago

    Your vase really turned out great. I love the simplicity of it. Its very serene and calming but still beautiful. You did a really great job on it, the glass globs were a really nice touch!!! Im glad your friends loved the effort and love you put into it.

  • 18 years ago

    That's fabulous, you've inspired me to want to do some now...

  • 18 years ago

    Nice those are really cute.Love the colors.

  • 18 years ago

    OH That is really pretty. And you said that was QUICK?? I am looking more and more on the stained glass projects. Lusting after them. I might have to give it a try.

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    My daughter took stained glass classes with me, and her stuff looks so much like yours! I LOVE THAT STYLE!!!
    I want to play with that style too. Awesome work!!!

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    VERY nice vase! Love the colors!
    It IS mosaic, right? On a glass vase? I especially like the look that is so similar to the regular stained glass effect.
    Katie

  • 18 years ago

    That is stunning! Very beautiful. Love the design, the colors, everything.

  • 18 years ago

    Nice job. Very pretty colors!!

    Maria

  • 18 years ago

    It's beautiful, and even more special because you took time to do something for your friends. I'm sure it looks wonderful in their kitchen. the colors are very cheery!

  • 18 years ago

    Very nice!

  • 18 years ago

    That IS very nice! I'm glad your friends appreciated it. I keep looking around my friends' home for the cowboy boot I poured my heart into for them, and I don't see it. Bothers me, ya know? Some people DON'T get it. Could we maybe create a pre-WIP questionnaire? hmmmm....

  • 18 years ago

    Diy I am so sorry I thought your vase was stained glass. I swear when I looked at it late last night I thought it was glass and foil and solder. Your grout lines are so perfect. WOW Now I know it is mosaic I stand even more of a chance to do something like this. This is wonderful. My colors are more in the purples but a few sunny yellows added would be great!!!

    Again I am sorry for MY confusion.Maybe I need to wash my glasses.

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    I had to come back and look again. Did you use a glass vase as your base?

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    DIY, I LOVE it! Beautiful!!! I too thought it was stained glass until I enlarged the photo. I am excited because I just ain't good at soldering. I'm trying to make a kaleidescope for my 5 year old GD and ugh with the soldering.

    Yes, I want to know too, did you use a glass vase?

  • 18 years ago

    Thank you all so much. The reason the vase was quick is....I have a grinder. Made a few rectangle patterns, laid them on the vase, cut the glass and rounded the corners so they looked more finished. Shades, don't worry about it. That was compliment; if only I could solder. I bought the glass vase, which is nice and substantial, for $1 at thrift store; almost bought the same one for $6 at TJ Maxx right b4 that. I had a little grout creep on one side because I didn't notice it was slightly concave. I also didn't use much really clear glass because I didn't want to have to deal with grout creep and bubbles so it was pretty fast. I am lucky that I was also given some small pieces of lots of pretty glass so I could use several different shades. I may do another in a different color combo for a gift. If I could only luck out on another vase that cheap......

  • 18 years ago

    Great vase, how sweet that they liked it so much!!!

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