I love creating, making something beautiful from something ordinary. Anyone can buy, I prefer to create by upcycling or reusing used and vintage items for decorating my home. I also enjoy making unique jewelry. I make several types of jewelry using a variety of materials including gemstones and pearls, and both vintage and modern beads and crystals. The techniques I use include soldering, wiring, and repurposing vintage jewelry.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Mosaic Plant Table
I love jewelry, but I like other crafts too. I recently tried something new - mosaic tile. It was very time and labor intensive, and I have new respect for the prices artists charge for their items. I found a table the size I wanted at a yard sale for $2. The legs needed to be tightened, I added a wood edge to the top, and I painted it white. Then I had to plan my design and pull together all the tiles, glass bubbles, and photographs. I used pink and iridescent pre-cut mosaic tiles, broken china, china plate focals, and glass "bubbles" (like you put in flower vases). I put flower themed photos of my granddaughter Mia under large flat glass bubbles. I'm usually very critical of my own work, but for once I am very pleased with the results!
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