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shihtzumom
Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)
February 10, 2012 7:30 AM Post #9001621
| I see mix matched glass globes at all goodwill/thrift stores. There has to be a good repurpose for them - any suggestions?
Kathy |
ItsMeChrissy
Union Grove, WI (Zone 5b)
February 10, 2012 9:19 AM Post #9001758
| Can you describe them some more? What shape are they (round, oval, bell, etc) ? Is the glass frosted, white or clear? How big are they?
If clear you could turn them into some sort of terrarium, maybe? Or create a base of some sort and a mini fish bowl or planter?
If white or frosted, maybe fill with xmas lights and display some how? Maybe make it into a snow globe?
hmmm... |
FrillyLily
springfield area, MO (Zone 5b)
February 10, 2012 9:08 PM Post #9002445
| I seen a very pretty iridescent one, but I couldn't think of a use for it... Maybe turn them upside down somehow and made a windchime? They are pretty fragile some of them.
Might make a good cave for a fish tank, the neat colored ones, but I don't know if the paint is safe for fish.
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shihtzumom
Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)
February 11, 2012 11:58 AM Post #9003012
| This type of globe. They are every where and I just can't think of a use for them. I thought about placing them end to end but what would it become? They are clear & frosted but I can't think of how to use them. You could put a pump inside the large end and have a fountain if there were a base/bowl but I don't think that would look very nice - junky I guess.
Maybe someone will come up with an idea.
Kathy
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MaryMcP
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b)
February 12, 2012 5:45 AM Post #9003746
| I've used them as candle 'holders', especially colored ones. They are great out of doors since the globe shelters the candle from the wind. |
J2222
Southern California, CA
February 13, 2012 10:19 AM Post #9005199
| Glass Totems? http://www.google.com/search?q=glass totem photo&hl=en&clien... |
shihtzumom
Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)
February 13, 2012 2:08 PM Post #9005450
| NICE!!!!!!!! |
ifantail
Englewood, FL
February 15, 2012 1:56 PM Post #9007956
| 22, you always amaze me with all the appropriate sights you come up with, this totem site is great. |
Sundownr
(Bev) Wytheville, VA (Zone 6a)
February 16, 2012 1:36 PM Post #9009049
| shihtzumom,
I found a lot of the glass globes in Goodwill recently and considered using them as candleholders, but then I found recycled dish "flower plates". There are a bunch posted for sell on Esty stores. I don't know if the link will work, but I'll try: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74822475/recycled-glass-garden-a... |
dillansnana
Hemet, CA (Zone 9b)
February 16, 2012 3:55 PM Post #9009196
| Thanks for the link. Wonderful idea for when I get the urge. Oh my, so many ideas I have saved for when I get the urge! Does anyone identify with me?? |
ItsMeChrissy
Union Grove, WI (Zone 5b)
February 16, 2012 4:01 PM Post #9009203
| I thought I posted this idea earlier in the week but it's not here...hmmmm wonder what thread I posted it to :-)
Anyway...you could use them as the base for cake stands. Glue a plate to them. |
Sundownr
(Bev) Wytheville, VA (Zone 6a)
February 16, 2012 10:05 PM Post #9009512
| dillansnana, Yes I can relate! I have piles of "junk" waiting for me to get the time, or urge, to put my ideas to use, too!!
ItsMeChrissy, The cake base sounds like a really good idea, too!! |
shihtzumom
Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)
February 17, 2012 11:25 AM Post #9010012
| dillansnana wrote:Thanks for the link. Wonderful idea for when I get the urge. Oh my, so many ideas I have saved for when I get the urge! Does anyone identify with me??
Boy do I know this one. The flowers are stunning.
Kathy |
Sundownr
(Bev) Wytheville, VA (Zone 6a)
February 23, 2012 8:54 PM Post #9017822
| I found this guy's Esty store fascinating! He's recycling discarded globes, light fixtures, barbed wire, rusty cans,etc., into yard art:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92993120/outlandish-vintage-glas... |
shihtzumom
Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)
February 24, 2012 6:48 AM Post #9018124
| His stuff is cool. That's a great idea. Etsy is a fun place to shop but it's pretty expensive but it's probably the items I pick!
Kathy |
Sundownr
(Bev) Wytheville, VA (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2012 8:19 AM Post #9018229
| Oh I don't buy anything! The prices are way above my pay scale, lol! I do like to window/page shop for idea though. |
