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slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
January 18, 2008
10:46 PM Post #4423011
| I saw it on the way home from work. Of course I went back to look. It was a glass top table with a heavy *faux bright brass* base. I know its faux because the *brass* is peeling! Of course it went into my truck☺ The chairs are junk. I will salvage the casters & bases. I think I'll strip the *brass* and paint it to look like black cast iron. I'm not sure what to do with the glass. It's smoke grey. I thot about painting the underside but what color(s)? Artist I'm not:( Can a glass tabletop be re-ground to remove the scratches?
I'll take a pic tomorrow.
Lora☺ |
Brender
Topsham, ME
(Zone 5a)
January 18, 2008
10:55 PM Post #4423039
| Hey Lor!
Good score on the table. How about mosaic on the table top? |
shelleydar
Churubusco, IN
(Zone 5b)
January 19, 2008
08:04 AM Post #4423826
| Or etch the glass - they have wonderful stensils you can use or make your own. You could even personnalize it with your family initials, use something that matches your decor, or do a garden theme. Maybe you could arrange it so the etching covered the scratches? |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
January 19, 2008
06:53 PM Post #4426237
| Check this out.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/671115/ |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
January 20, 2008
01:50 PM Post #4429051
| Thanks zen, I saw that table a while back. (it is gorgeous). It may be the reason I stopped to look at the one I got! But it has a nice glass top, just a little scratched and it's smokey grey. The base is heavy, but not as heavy as the glass:( I had to load it by myself. It's pretty much late 80's-yucky faux brass:( We have a picnic table and a small round bistro table and chairs outside. (needs a top). Our dining table needs to go away, (good craft table). So I think if I can refinish the base and *hide* the glass, it will come in the house☺
I intend to mosaic the bistro table, collecting tile now☺
Lora☺ |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
January 21, 2008
12:39 AM Post #4431591
| I finally took a pic of the base. I think it will look better painted black. Bright brass is not my style.
The glass top looks like a square w/o corners but its not round either.
shellydar, I like the etch idea more and more. If I do it to look like cracked ice, it would hide the scratches. You know the design I mean? I had to get a piece of it cut once to replace in a window. But I dont know how easy it would be to etch.
Lora☺
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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katiebear
mulege
Mexico
January 21, 2008
12:43 AM Post #4431605
| If you look where they have glass paints at Wal-Mart or Michaels I think they have an "etching" paint.
kb |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
January 21, 2008
12:43 AM Post #4431607
| If you look where they have glass paints at Wal-Mart or Michaels I think they have an "etching" paint.
kb |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
January 21, 2008
12:44 AM Post #4431609
| oops. how did that happen? |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
January 21, 2008
01:25 AM Post #4431722
| Thats ok, I've been forgetting to post the pic after I say I will! On more than 1 forum and dmails.
Thanks, I will look for it.
BTW, have the Wally's in your area gotten rid of most craft supplies? They did here, the yard-goods too. Now we have 1 & 1/2 aisles. I like Michael's better anyway.
Lora☺ |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
January 26, 2008
12:06 AM Post #4455201
| Hot dog, you're going to have so much fun with that.
Good catch! |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
January 26, 2008
03:46 AM Post #4455651
| Thanks WUVIE, I just wish my fear of screwing it up would *go away*. On the other hand it was free. I wouldnt have it at all if I didnt turn around! My hubB would say *if you didnt turn around you wouldnt be worried about screwing it up*. HA, I SAY!
Lora☺ |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
January 26, 2008
04:53 AM Post #4455681
| What a wonderful find! I like your idea of the wrought iron look for the base.
If you want the base to look like wrought iron use a matt/ flat finish paint so it doesn't look like a shiny black enamel. To get the cracked ice look for the glass use a crystallizing glass stain like this one at http://www.jurgenindustries.com/crystalglasscracklepaint.htm
Use the glass paint on the underside of the glass since it would get scratched up on the surface and be sure to work in a well ventilated area!
Etching a design into the glass is pretty simple also. Directions are on the jar and at least here they have the etching acid at Michael's. You can use clear contact paper to cover the table top and cut out the design with an exacto knife for the areas you want etched.
Advantage to the crystalline paint is that if you don't like it you can scrape it back off with a razor blade.
Advantage to the etching is that it is permanent.
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
January 26, 2008
09:18 AM Post #4455868
| slowtornado,
I talked to a girl in the craft/fabric dept. in a Wally close to me, She said they were cutting the fabric/craft out of a lot of stores and not putting them in at all in a lot of new stores being built.
I sure hope they don't cut mine its a 100 miles to any where else.
Cheryl |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
January 29, 2008
09:54 PM Post #4471659
| Thanx for the link Zanymuse. That site needs a permanent spot at the top of DG pages!
I like the etch idea better though. I want it to be permanent. And you're right about the base, I dont want it to shine.
Cheryl, I know what you mean about Wally. I have found myself hating them more than once. I think corporate did a major overhaul. They decided *Hobby Lobby* & *Micheals* etc. could divvy up the craft sales, and they would take everything else! And look at all the room they gained by kicking the crafts out. So they have everything else in most stores, even used cars in some. But sometimes I want to talk to someone whos old enough to remember the 60's! I do try not to go there so much. ☺←sorry, thats me ranting!
But if there's something specific you need and cant get anymore, let me know. There are no less than 7 wally's in wichita. They are all Supercenters. I love to shop!!! And its not 100mi. away.
Lora☺ |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
February 04, 2008
03:45 AM Post #4493211
| I have etched several mirrors and it was WONDERFUL!!! First I traced, freehanded or stenciled a design onto the contact paper. THEN apply the contact paper to the glass or mirror, cut it with the exacto knife to expose only the area to be etched. Apply the acid, let it sit desired time & wash it off. It is ACID so be careful and read all the instructions.
I wanted a fancy new mirror in my bathroom and couldn't afford it. This was my compromise and both of the mirrors (2 different houses) turned out beautiful. Sorry, I don't have any pictures. |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
February 04, 2008
08:50 PM Post #4496318
| Thanx, I think etching is the way to go. I hope it will show up through the smoked glass. I hope I can get a pattern I like at SG class. On the other hand it might look better to just do the whole thing w/o a pattern.
I have to get used to taking my camera every time I work on something!
Lora☺ |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
February 04, 2008
09:52 PM Post #4496565
| You could also etch the whole table every where except for your design. |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
February 10, 2008
12:42 PM Post #4519675
| I finally took a pic of the tabletop, its behind the shower doors I want to do SG mosaic on.
I wish it wasnt smoked. I hope it looks ok with a black base.
Lora☺
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
February 10, 2008
01:43 PM Post #4519855
| I think the smoked top with the black base is going to be WONDERFUL! Maybe in addition to "etching" some design in BLACK would accent the gray/black design even more, just a thought! As my husband says, "Not every thought I have is a Winner." |
Brender
Topsham, ME
(Zone 5a)
February 10, 2008
01:46 PM Post #4519874
| Maybe you could silver leaf (gold, copper, whatever you like) the edge of the tabletop and seal it, too. |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
February 10, 2008
01:52 PM Post #4519903
| My tought first was a winter scene of a tree in snow. But that would be upsidedown or sideways on three sides. How about a pattern of snowflakes or lace. I agree that the dardk glass can be used to advantage.
katiebear |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
February 10, 2008
02:55 PM Post #4520128
| You guys have some good ideas, but I only have 1 piece of glass. ha (for now)
Hey Bren, are you shoveling or just lookin' at the cold white?
I'm gettin' ready to go to Wally's and investigate some ideas☺
L8R G8R, Lora☺
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Brender
Topsham, ME
(Zone 5a)
February 10, 2008
03:47 PM Post #4520278
| Hey Lora! Have fun at Wally World. Nope, I'm working and looking at the white. The sun came out but that was a lull and it is snowing again☺ I may go out later to stretch the old joints though. |
PrimroseSue
Medway, MA
(Zone 5b)
February 19, 2008
04:23 PM Post #4560810
| What a stunning leg design - definitely would look better in black. Make sure you post pics of the finished product! |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
March 08, 2008
01:17 PM Post #4638207
| Well, our last SG class is on the 11th. and she's showing us how to etch. ☺
I just hope it isnt too expensive. I looked at the bottles of etching acid at Micheals. I'll need about 20 of those teeny bottles since it says apply in a thick layer. 2oz. was about $6.00. ouch:( Unless I only etch a pattern on it. I dont want roses, birds or animals. Ivy or big leaves like EE's would be good.
Still waiting for good weather too, ha. It's 27° now.
Lora☺brrr:( |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 08, 2008
03:16 PM Post #4638612
| Take 2 oz of any inexpensive hand lotion and smear it on glass in a thick layer. you will see that it goes a lot farther than you think :~) |
slowtornado
Belle Plaine, KS
March 08, 2008
07:17 PM Post #4639458
| Zany, thats a cheap way to estimate the amt. I may need!!!:)
It's a good idea, I never would have thought of. And I may try it. In May or June! ha
44° now and falling I'm sure.
Lora☺ |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
March 08, 2008
07:20 PM Post #4639468
| I've done some etching on mirrors and I loved the process AND the finished result. I protected the area I did not want etched with contact paper. I have not done an acid etching project at this house ... yet!! |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 08, 2008
08:38 PM Post #4639765
| LOL it is really cheap if you buy it in a small trial size or at the dollar store :~) |
pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
March 09, 2008
08:26 PM Post #4643940
| michaels and hobby lobby usually will have a 40% off coupon in their ad in the paper.
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