I’ve been seeing these glass sculptures all over the flea market circuit this year, and really think they are a great way to reuse vases and old glass plates. I’ve been finding pieces here and there at rummages (great for plates and vases) and Goodwill (great for punch bowls), and finally had enough pieces to build my own. I should say also, I’ve been seeing these priced for between $80-120, so if you like these it is worth making them yourself. You can get the material (including the glue) for under $20.
I gathered a bunch of old vases, and found a few red ones for $1 a piece.
I used LocTite glue, but I’m still playing with different glues. I’m not convinced this one is the best for a bigger gluing project like this. I’m working with a different one on a new piece right now, and if it works I’ll share that one with you instead. For now, this is what I used. It took about two days to set where I could move the piece into the yard.
Put glue on both pieces, and wait about five minutes for it to get tacky.
Then, press down to secure the pieces together. I wore gloves for this, and would also recommend doing this outside. The fumes are wicked awful.
As you let pieces set, glue new ones in place and keep building your tower.
It looks really cool when the light hits it.
I’m putting this one in the garden.
Cherie- I love yours!!! The red is so pretty-don’t you just want to make a ton of them- I think they are addicting:) Beautiful job
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Cherie Reply:
August 24th, 2011 at 7:58 am
Yes, they are addicting! I’m going to make a few more. They’re so fun.
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You and Kim… GREAT garden sculptures from both of you here lately! Wouldn’t this be just lovely with votive candles glowing all around the top ledge on a late summer evening? Great job!
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Cherie Reply:
August 24th, 2011 at 7:58 am
Votives would be a nice touch.
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What a coincidence to see these on two of my favorite blogs. Great minds …
I love red glass. The color is just so intense. You’ve really put it to great use, Cherie. It will just sparkle in your garden.
P.S. I’ll be blogging something I made using some of your beautiful poetry Monday or Tuesday. I’ll let you know …
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Cherie Reply:
August 24th, 2011 at 7:58 am
Oh cool, can’t wait to see what you come up with!
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Wow, looks like a designer piece!
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ahhh, just found your glass totems…lol. Great work. I found I felt safer with my totems having a bottom that is heavy. Connecticut breezes are pretty pushy, and I don’t want to loose my pretty glass to a storm. I use a solid color piece at the bottom and fill it with gravel and sand from my driveway (hubby not pleased at all the little empty spots he’s seeing…lol) I have a set of dishes that I use for bases, upside down on the piece full of dirt, and it makes for a pretty hefty bottom for that delicate glass on top.
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Cherie Reply:
May 13th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Yeah, always use a heavy piece at the bottom. I like to use an old punch bowl for regular pieces. If I’m making a lighter-weight piece, I use a heavy old ashtray sometimes (like I did on here.)
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