I Think I Made a few totems, What do you think?

14 years ago

I posted my first two totems some time ago, I had such fun making them. I have been collecting Glass since I joined GW and found the beautiful Totems that some of you have posted. I started last night and got up this morning and it was raining, who was it that said "When it rains make totems!" I don't know if I did them right but I sure have had a blast hunting the glass and putting them together. I still have some more to do but I thought I should maybe post them before I took up to much space...LOL Anyway, here is the album, ya'll please tell me what you think!

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Here is a link that might be useful: My First Two Totems

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nanatricia
14 years ago
I am not a big ffan of tot. but those are real cute!!!!!!!!!
sorie6 zone 6b
14 years ago
WOW those are all beautiful. I like the red bird bath? looking one. Also the amber one.
I've decided to post my bird baths as candy dishes? For sale on Craigslist. We will see.
I just love all of yours. Good job. Keep them coming!!
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nonacook
14 years ago
Either you are quick or it rained a LOT! LOL
Those are wonderful!
laurastheme
14 years ago
Awesome!!! How long did it take you to make these? It would take me at least a week.
jeannespines
14 years ago
Did you get FLOODED? Must have! (with all these totems done!)

I like the unusual ones...the middle dark/&purple one in the first pic...and, of course, the swirly red glass...birdfdr for me...& the tall thin goblets one in the 3rd pic...would like to see it closer? Looks Spanish oriented? TFS your pics! Great totems! Jeanne S.
Purplemoon
14 years ago
Jeanne nailed it....you must've had a flood. How the heck can you create so many great totems THAT fast??? It is a challenge to pick a favorite...but that red glass 'birdfeeder' totem is sure gorgeous.

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concretenprimroses
14 years ago
Beautiful. Love the green one and the bottle bouquet. I'd never looked at your fountains before, those are great!
Keep posting pics!
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ncshabbybeach
Original Author
14 years ago
I made all nine in two days. Maybe I do something different. I stack and glue the pieces all at once. I don't have the patience to wait for each piece to set...the tall thin one is my favorite. I found Candle sticks and the mini vases on top at one yard sale Saturday Morning and had it put together as soon as I got home. If you want to see them close up click on the picture and I have singles of each close up in the album on Picasa. I must confess the red birdbath is simple clear glass that I have painted with glass paint. I wanted to try my hand at revers painting on glass. I am please with the results. I may have to make another painted one I have lots of clear glass but color sure makes a statement. When I started I was only gonna make one or two, Because I had no interuptions I just kept going! I wanted One of each color of the rainbow! LOL They will all be displayed in one Bed, held in with sand then Mulch. I also found Brand New White vinyl edgeing to use but I want to paint it first or at least wash it with some color. I am worried about Hurricane season. LOL Here are some pics of the bird bath.
{{gwi:172026}}From Glass Totems
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Not happy with inside pics..I will be sure to post pics when I bet them all out side. Thanks ya'll!
Marlene Kindred
14 years ago
Hahahaha!!!!! YOU are SO totally hooked!!! I love it! You seem to have the same totem addiction that I have....it's nice to have others here that "suffer" from the same addiction! I just love hunting for the glass, then experimenting until I have what I think is an eye pleasing arrangement. GREAT JOB!! You created a wonderful variety too! I'm sure they will look awesome in your yard!!
akup_a
14 years ago
Those are fabulous!!! Love the painted clear glass. Really cool design on it. My fav is the skinny one in the third picture. It's totally "outside the box" for totems.
Vickie
ncshabbybeach
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14 years ago
marlene
I am addicted, I just got back from the Sally Alley (Salvation Army) And found the last thing I need for a red one! All I need now is Orange...every color in the rainbow! LOL
Vickie
I like that one the best too. I want to try to paint more, these transparent paints are the ticket.
Jeanne
the dark purple one is the kewlest....I love the center vase, it is really dark purple...had an FTD sticker on it. Oh yeah, it didn't flood and I finished them just in time for the sun to come out. LOL
luckygal
14 years ago
What I *think* is... that you really HAVE IT! Both the totem talent and the totem addiction! LOL Very nice totems, I love them all.

I've never had the nerve to glue more than one or two layers at a time as had one slip one time and it was a little crooked. Not all that noticeable but I knew. I also don't do mine when it rains as had some condensation occur then. It's pouring here now and I have all that glass... hmmm, maybe I'll give it another try.
mjowest
14 years ago
bumped back up.
these are awesome!!!!!

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