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Name: Carole Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)              SongofJoy Jul 28, 2011 3:03 PM CST |
Becky and Vic -- What do you think about a Garden Art thread for 'Stacks, Totems and Glass in the Garden'.  Would there be enough interest for that?   The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller |
Name: Becky (Boo) Phoenix, AZ 85022 finding joy one day at a time!          |
| Obviously YES with the capitol letters and bolded YES!!!! I just split this post to it's very own thread. Wooo Hoooo. I love totems...glass...not sure what stacks are but I'll like them too I'm sure.  ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
Name: Sally Wesley Chapel. FL (Zone 9a)          Sossman Jul 28, 2011 3:29 PM CST |
| I would love to see more of this! I've seen some at the local garden shows and just love them. :) |
Name: Becky (Boo) Phoenix, AZ 85022 finding joy one day at a time! |
 ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
Name: Charleen Barnesville, Ga. Zone 7b-8 (Zone 8a) Walk in Peace / I'm Charley's Mom.         Ridesredmule Jul 28, 2011 3:54 PM CST |
| Yep, might be interesting... |
Name: Pegi Putnam Norwalk, Ca. zone 10b      Samigal Jul 28, 2011 4:45 PM CST |
I started a glass totem, but didn't get very far. Every time I start to gather up all my glass treasures I get side tracked. It isn't hard to do so that is why I don't seem to get a project finished before I want to start another. I did make a glass lady but she never did make it out to the garden. Her time inside is almost over. Around the brim of her had I put small mirror squares and a "necklace" around her nect. |
Name: Robin Pittsburg, MO    Robynznest Jul 28, 2011 7:57 PM CST |
| It is very much an interest, I make them too. Note to self to find the pics or take pics of the ones I did last weekend for a show. Save the planet, it's the only one with chocolate. |
Name: Becky (Boo) Phoenix, AZ 85022 finding joy one day at a time! |
| See my note in chatter about photos. I'm going to write it now. ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
Name: Carole Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) SongofJoy Jul 29, 2011 6:54 AM CST |
Very nice, Pegi. Love the blue!  My glue/adhesive of choice for these is E-6000. What does everyone else use? The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller |
Name: Robin Pittsburg, MO Robynznest Jul 29, 2011 9:17 AM CST |
| I use E6000 too. side view and top view       Save the planet, it's the only one with chocolate. |
Name: Pegi Putnam Norwalk, Ca. zone 10b Samigal Jul 29, 2011 9:24 AM CST |
| Very nice totems Robin, I too use E6000 glue, that is the best I have found. I have a lot of plates so better use them up so I can shop for more. |
Name: Becky (Boo) Phoenix, AZ 85022 finding joy one day at a time! |
| I have never made a totem. Are they totally decorative or is there a function too...like a bird feeder? ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
Name: Carole Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) SongofJoy Jul 29, 2011 11:45 AM CST |
| Yes, they can be decorative and/or functional ... bird feeder, plant stand, side table, birdbath, gazing ball stand, topped with a small piece of statuary ... ?? Ooo, ooo, Robin ... love the vintage white opalescent glass one on the bottom!! They don't have to be made from glass objects but one thing I've found is that some glazed plates, dishes, vases and pottery will crack due to the stresses of weather. I don't object to that myself as long as they remain solid and stable. If you are using them to hold water as a birdbath or bird watering station, that can be a concern. I try to keep my pottery stacks under at least a bit of protection like carport, trees, etc.  The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller |
Name: Carole Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) SongofJoy Jul 29, 2011 12:15 PM CST |
One of my personal faves is this shorter one. Later I found the alabaster egg to go along with the picture on the plate.  Side view of components (upside down cereal/soup bowl base, old heavy glass vase, another bowl, plate):  Top view of plate and alabaster egg:  The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller |
Name: Carole Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) SongofJoy Jul 29, 2011 12:30 PM CST |
This stack is a pottery plant stand consisting of two old green pottery florist's vases with their bases glued together, a decorative Mexican pottery ash tray glued on top of that and topped with a green vase to hold a plant. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller |
Name: Pegi Putnam Norwalk, Ca. zone 10b Samigal Jul 29, 2011 1:13 PM CST |
| A lot of totems were made and set on patios, my patio is such a mess you would never be able to find one. I will get at them sooner or later, my metal plant stand for styrofoam containers is my project right now. Have some plastic panels we hauled out of a dumpster and they will be perfect for top of stand. Have to cut them down to fit, so my big helper (DH) decides it is time for a nap. If I have to wait on him nothing would get done. Keeping my eyes open for "turtle rocks" too. |
Name: Robin Pittsburg, MO Robynznest Jul 29, 2011 2:52 PM CST |
| Totems are so much fun to make. Mostly the fun starts when you go looking for plates, bowls, vases or whatever. I love thrift stores and consignment stores, they have a great variety to chose from. The pic on the bottom is a type of milk glass, forget what they call it. It's function will be to put little cakes and candies on for Christmas, the rest of the time it will hold fruit. That is the only one that isn't glued yet because I'm looking for a really pretty opalescent vase to go with it, The plates are antique and that vase with it isn't a vase but an old fashion soda glass that they used when you went to the corner drug store that had a soda fountain in it. Sure miss those nickel cherry cokes we used to get. The one thing to make sure of, actually a couple of things is to have the heavier plate on the bottom and to make sure you have everything right there withing reach and you know for certain how you want them stacked. So play around first with several different plates and vases or whatever you use and then when you discover the one you like the best then glue it. Save the planet, it's the only one with chocolate. |
Name: Becky (Boo) Phoenix, AZ 85022 finding joy one day at a time! |
| I have always liked dishes and maybe I'll make one as a birdfeeder! Thanks for the hints,Tee and Robin! ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
Name: Carole Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) SongofJoy Jul 30, 2011 1:15 PM CST |
Thanks for adding that info, Robin. I always tend to arrange and rearrange many times before I'm happy with it. But I'm like that.  Right now I'm looking for items to make three stacks/totems and will top them with these three things (sprayed with poly sealer for outdoor protection) to make a 'vignette' in the shade garden. The statues were Goodwill finds for $2.50 for both.  I've seen the stacks/totems selling for $20-$30 at Flea Markets and Farmers' Markets. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller |
Name: Robin Pittsburg, MO Robynznest Jul 30, 2011 1:19 PM CST |
| Thank you Becky, Tee maybe you can find the white milk glass type Avon Bottles to go with those. That's a cool find. I keep looking everytime for that special something like that, when I go into the stores Save the planet, it's the only one with chocolate. |
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