new glass hanging thingy (aka hanging totem)

17 years ago

OK I need a name for these things. I guess basically its a hanging totem? So I guess that is what I should call them(-: I went out on a limb here and tried to mosaic on a bottle.(thanks for everyones inspiration to try this)..the reason was because I have been saving these bottles my son drinks the beverage and the words are painted/baked on the glass so you can't remove them. SO I thought why not try this! So I did and it turned out pretty good I think. I used more recycled beads and copper tubing for the rest of it. The mosaic stuff I got on 50% off at Michaels(-:

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tiffy_z5_6_can
17 years ago
That is just too prescious!! You do great work! I like the details of the little butterfly and beads. Well done!
mayme
17 years ago
cindee, that is just beautiful. Lucky you haveing all those blue bottles to work with.
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Slow, thank you for posting that site. I had seen that some people on these forums were using the crystals on their Christmas trees and thought they were really pretty. At the little store where I work--there are some for $11.00 each and some smaller ones that are $1.00 each. I was thinking about buying some of the $1.00 ones--but the site you shared with us has them with the round crystal on top for waaay less. Even with shipping costs--you just saved me money! Thank you. Luvs
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Hi Cindee, Hey instead of Pa. could you make that Ca.? Just thought I'd try! ;o) Your friend will love this pretty blue totem. You are really on a roll with these. Oh, I wanted to tell you that on one of my "regular totems" that I had put the clear glass ornament on broke! Not the whole totem just the ornament--hit it with a spray from the water hose and --Pop!. I'll have to scrape the leftover glass out and replace it with something sturdier I guess. Luvs
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I recently saw the glass totems at a local garden show and would like and am trying to make my own. I just finished this evening trying to "glue" the pieces together using GE Silicone II (only I used the type for Kitchen and Bath -- my husband picked it up for me) -- don't seem to see a great deal of difference in reading the labels other than the mildew issue, but perhaps you have more input as to why the Window and Door type is better. When you use the sealant, how much do you apply and how long does it take to set up (the label doesn't provide this information -- with the multiple pieces the complete totem seems like it will be quite heavy and will require a really strong bond. I am just so afraid of not having the bond hold strong enough when moving it or placing it in the garden. I thought I'd give as gifts, but I would be horrified to have the pieces fall apart easily. I also thought of using epoxy, but the application of having to mix the two parts together doesn't sound feasible -- especially if I want to make several. Any advise you can give me would be most appreciated. Another question, you mention re-rod for the post -- will the totem sit straight with just the re-rod stuck up through the bud vase at the bottom or how do you do this application. I am so thankful for your help. I love the photos -- they are most helpful as well. Many thanks in advance.
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I use a black and decker cordless drill, its 18 volt also and I bought a small glass drill bit at Sears. I just sit and drill and relax cuz it takes a while to do it.(about 15 mins to drill through the vase) I also found that the thinner the glass the better chance you have that it doesn't crack. The thick heavy glass vases don't work as well. I don't push down hard either I just hold the drill in place and drill away. Basically the glass turns to powder and I just dump the powder every so often and continue drilling.I really think this is a fun craft to do. Drilling isn't hard it just takes time and it does allow you to make different things. (-:
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craftylady-2006
17 years ago
Another fantastic piece of bottle art Cindee! I'm telling ya girl, you gotta sell these.

Sal
foxygrandma9
17 years ago
Just georgeous! I agree with sal, ya otta sell them. They are so great.
curbdiver1954
17 years ago
Those are all so wonderful, cindee!! Gotta ask, tho....which beverage are they from?? I LOVE the blue and the raised dots are so neat and unusual! Your idea for covering up the name is just perfect!!

Pat
texaswild
17 years ago
OHMYGOODNESS!!! This qualifies for "magnificient". You are one talented lady. That is just plain awesome. I mean, the hanging totem is in itself wonderful, but adding the mosaic and other embellishments sends it over the top. Take a DEEP bow.
luvstocraft
17 years ago
What a great idea using the mosaic to cover up the words! All kinds of possibilities there. Very pretty too. Luvs
TwoMonths
17 years ago
saving this pic...how did you attach the chain?
and is the bubble a christmas ornament?

you know slant that some and you could have a hummer feeder put in the opening....just put a piece of (new hint I just heard) of the florescent orange surveyor tape around the neck to attract them. They see florescent better than anything else.

again, beautiful
tigerwiggy
17 years ago
Really pretty. I thought that was an actual bubble at first. I bet it is really spectacular when then sun hits it. I'll have to put that on my to do list. I really like working with the vitreous glass.
tasymo
17 years ago
Very Clever, Cindee!! Is that a Bawls bottle? I had one that I finally tossed, 'cuz I couldn't figure out how to remove the writing! I may have to copy your technique with a really pretty green bottle I picked up at a yard sale. Your Airborn Totems are wonderful!

Kathy
desiderata
17 years ago
what comes in that bottle?
I'm wondering if we have any around these parts...

I know we have a couple of nice wines that come in the cobalt but don't know about the knobby...too cool!

Becky
Bright199
17 years ago
Very creative. I love it!! Gotta get some copper tubing
tasymo
17 years ago
Desiderata- It's an energy drink called "Bawls"- honest!! I don't see it very often and I don't remember who makes it. I wasn't terribly impressed with the taste, or it's effectiveness (I'm an "Adrenaline Rush" Gal!) but the bottle is truly cool!!

Kathy
cindee11461
Original Author
17 years ago
yep those are bawls bottles. LOL funny name I thought. I guess people who do a lot of gaming like them. My son is a gamer so him and his friends all drink them when they have gaming parties. I never tried it but told him to save the bottles for me. They are a pretty blue. I know you can order them online if you want to. Almost everything is available online I guess..(-:
jeaninwa
17 years ago
I really really love this...so many possibilities! WoW!

But.....but......but.......

How DID you attach the chain to the top????
toomuchglass
17 years ago
I Wanna know too ! DId you drill a hole ?

I HATE drilling ...I'd be so happy if there was another way to do it !
cindee11461
Original Author
17 years ago
Yes I did drill a hole to hang it. I bought a glass/ceramic drill bit. You can get them most places. I got mine at Sears cuz I just happened to be there(-: Hope that helps!
leaveswave
16 years ago
Oh, no, another missing picture!

:-(
lilith_moonbeam
16 years ago
Aww, I wanna see. >.
cindee11461
Original Author
16 years ago
I put the picture back on for everyone that didn't get to see it ...(-:
use2bcapecodr
16 years ago
Very nice work! Love it!

~Sandy~
sassy270380
16 years ago
that is very creative,i love the butterflies.its amazing what a person can do.well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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