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The Emperor's Jade & Gold Crown Pagoda

15 years ago

Hey Guys, That's it! It's done and I'm done. Whew! Those two pagodas took three days and I'm pooped. ItÂs time to take a day off. Yeah, RIGHT!

Robert

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toomuchglass
15 years ago
ELEGANT !!!! You deserve to relax after making that masterpiece !!!
texasfern
15 years ago
Wonderful!
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daisydal
15 years ago
I agree w/ toomuchglass, ELEGANT! now just sit back w/ some cold ice tea and admire your work, we sure are!
-sherri
craftylady-2006
15 years ago
IT'S EXCELLENT!!! It looks sooooo good in the gardens.

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princess_mimi
15 years ago
Fabulous! Keep on posting pics. We love your work!

~~Mimi
Bright199
15 years ago
I can't believe these wonderful ideas you came up with using weights! Such an artist you are!!! Thanks for sharing your ideas and creations with us.
jeannespines
15 years ago
Even a nine story pagoda must be built up level by level.
- Anonymous

...and yours', Robert, is a 12 story! Awesome! Jeanne S.
kelly_oh
15 years ago
I am totally in love with your pagoda's!!! I can't decide which one I like best. I'm not nearly as creative as you, Robert! what are the cool "crowns" on top of the totems?
kudzukween
15 years ago
Sweet, I love this!
Purplemoon
15 years ago
That green glass on it is so pretty in the sunlight.
You said the first one was 5 ft tall, is this one about same size or taller? They must look so neat to actually see in your garden! Wish we could all take a tour....

hugs, Karen
cindee11461
15 years ago
That is beautiful. I love how you have it displayed in your garden too. It really makes looks regal!
susiesunshine
15 years ago
FABULOUS ! ! ! Just simply F A B U L O U S ! ! !
Love the RUST>>> the Green & the gold......

Just wish we could clone you.... and each of us
have you at our place to help us make us some
of these Fantastic CREATIONS OF A R T ! ! !
Your Brain must not ever rest.... or if it does...
it must get recharged better than the
energizer BUNNY ! ! !
W O W ! ! !
Thanks for sharing the Pics !!!
& thanks for the ideas... and instructions !!!!
GOD BLESS !
Susiesunshine
concretenprimroses
15 years ago
You are amazing.
Kathy
luna_llena_feliz
15 years ago
I really love these weight pagodas. What do you use to separate the weights? I was wondering how they would work as fountains.
nonacook
15 years ago
I haven't been on for about a week and was
delighted to see the pagodas! I have been
saving brake parts to make a totem, and
these with the weights and parts certainly
inspired me! Thanks!!!!!
wanda9fl
15 years ago
What a beauty, Robert!

What is the base made from?
leaveswave
15 years ago
What are they made from and how are they assembled?

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