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I've been cutting mirrors all day

18 years ago

( Well - for the last hour or so. ) Boy - is that ever tricky -- trying to cut when the line is reflecting back at you on an angle ... plus I have an overhead light ... plus - I'm looking at myself while I'm cutting ! LOL

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Here's the shame on me part --

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I'm in such a creative slump lately , I found an abstract mirror online that I fell in love with. ( I posted the site before) I'm embarrassed to say I'm copying it. It's giving me a good kickstart to get back at my glass. Of course - it won't be exact , I put my own spin on it , but it's VERY close. This is just for my own personal wall - I would never copy someone's idea and sell it. Can you tell I'm feeling guilty ? Excuses , excuses ...... LOL

I think it's just the medicine I Need right now . I've been working with the bandsaw and scroll saw ... now my glass. Besides having to shovel 8" of snow ~ I'm loving this !!! I hope this feeling lasts ~~ *thumbs up* !!

Comments (19)

  • 18 years ago

    Keep going girl! Do whatcha gotta do to get on with life. Have some fun.

    Ramona

  • 18 years ago

    That's a reply I loved to hear ! Thanks Ramona. I just feel so funny "copying" someone's work . BUT -------
    I'LL GET OVER IT !!! *snicker*

  • 18 years ago

    Doesn't sound like you're COPYING it, just using it for inspiration!
    Keeping busy will lift your spirits and you'll be creating something wondeful in the process.
    Post your "inspirational" mirror pic again. I don't remember it.

  • 18 years ago

    Dont feel bad.We have all used ideas from someone else. Like you say as long as your not trying to proffit from it or claiming at as your own design I dont see the harm.

    Where o where are our pictures!!!

  • 18 years ago

    I'm in love with this mirror .... I've made stuff like this before - only with foiling and leadwork . Here's her design .... isn't this gorgeous ? I just love "the flow"

    {{!gwi}}

  • 18 years ago

    TMG That is WONDERFUL!!! I would want to use it for inspiration too. WOW WOW WOW I can not wait to see what you do with it. OH MAN I LOVE this!!! Already saved to my inspiration file!!! Are you going to use the same colors? When you get it all figured out I will take one in turquoise and purple!!! :^)))

    WOW

    Chris

  • 18 years ago

    I've always believed that imitation is the HIGHEST form of flattery! If you're not selling it, or making a knock-off to profit from and it's for your own personal use I'd bet the original artist would not have any qualms at all :-)

  • 18 years ago

    I haven't figured out the color scheme yet . I'm SO SICK of BLUES .....

  • 18 years ago

    POOOH! I can't see the picture. I'm at work and this computer won't show me pix. You don't have a link for it do you?

    Thanks
    Ramona

  • 18 years ago

    TMG
    Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and since you can't do an exact it will be your interpretation of the original. I've no doubt the artist would be glad to help you get out of your slump, and love to see the finished product.

    Besides we have all seen things in others work that inspires us to try. No harm no foul.

    Get back to work, and quit feeling bad!!! ~: )

  • 18 years ago

    Here's the link for you Rchovbey ...

    Here is a link that might be useful:

  • 18 years ago

    Wow, that's a Powerful design! Should be fun.

  • 18 years ago

    That is beautiful!
    Are you putting a frame around it or is all one piece?
    I dont quite get how it is put together.
    Bianchi

  • 18 years ago

    It's all one piece. ( At least that's the way I'm making it ) I plan on posting the step by step pics.

  • 18 years ago

    I soooo wanna do a similar idea with mirror and mosaic! I'm glad you are doing better!!! I have been on antidepressants for yrs now, since I was 6yrs clean and sober, I didn't know that all those yrs drinking and drugging were my way of covering up/coping with depression!!! LOL!

  • 18 years ago

    OMG! that is so cool! Very inspiring....I printed it out
    for a future project too! I can see why it brought you out of your slump. I just got out of mine a few months ago, and haven't been able to stop myself since. I think having constant projects really helps keep my mind busy, and happy.
    Get back to it TMG!

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Here is a crappy pic of the mirror I want to do, it has a sea scene in it, too cool! And it is in a book I got about mosaics....





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  • 18 years ago

    WOw, that's going to be great. Love that mirror!

    Maria

  • 18 years ago

    WOW! It's beautiful, TMG! No wonder you're inspired by it!
    I'll look forward to seeing your WIP pics.

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