I have always liked hummingbirds - a truly unique bird.
Did you know that they are the only bird that can fly backwards.
I had a few extra pieces of colored glass from a leaded glass project I had just finished
and thought to make a table for my front room.
I drew a sketch of the table to show the metal craftier.
I made sure to include a 5 mm lip around the oval top so that the glass would be level with the rim.
Then gave the metal craftier the dimensions I wanted with instructions to sand down any rough edges and paint the table a glossy black.
I made sure to include a 5 mm lip around the oval top so that the glass would be level with the rim.
Then gave the metal craftier the dimensions I wanted with instructions to sand down any rough edges and paint the table a glossy black.
While the metal craftier was making the frame -
I sketched the glass pattern on a piece of paper the same size as the table top.
The flowers are day lilies and are two shades of pink glass with multi-green glass leaves.
I used a milky beige glass for the background. I wanted to keep the pieces larger on this pattern
- otherwise I thought that this might have detracted from the pattern.
I used a white groat and added color until I came up with a light beige shade.
I sketched the glass pattern on a piece of paper the same size as the table top.
The flowers are day lilies and are two shades of pink glass with multi-green glass leaves.
I used a milky beige glass for the background. I wanted to keep the pieces larger on this pattern
- otherwise I thought that this might have detracted from the pattern.
I used a white groat and added color until I came up with a light beige shade.
Now what to do with the rest of the room?
Best to start with the walls.
I painted the walls a light rose-beige.
Then sponge-painted over that with a rose.
That turned out alright but I needed something to break up the pink in the room!
I have a rather difficult space to work with: I have a cut out on one wall and the doorway is a free standing arch.
On one of my shopping excursions
I found this gorgeous wood carving hanging in the back of a store.
It was really hideous painted red, blue and gold.
No wonder no one claimed it!
It was the perfect thing to add to my room.
I repainted it using oil paints. The birds are Great Blue Herons.
Best to start with the walls.
I painted the walls a light rose-beige.
Then sponge-painted over that with a rose.
That turned out alright but I needed something to break up the pink in the room!
I have a rather difficult space to work with: I have a cut out on one wall and the doorway is a free standing arch.
So best to leave that until later and work with the other two walls.
First, I designed a cabinet for the corner next to the fireplace to hold the T.V. and stereo.
On one of my shopping excursions
I found this gorgeous wood carving hanging in the back of a store.
It was really hideous painted red, blue and gold.
No wonder no one claimed it!
It was the perfect thing to add to my room.
I repainted it using oil paints. The birds are Great Blue Herons.
On one of my trips abroad I found this lovely copper enameled piece.
Again, Great Blue Herons.
On the other wall - next to the draperies
I painted a picture of hummingbirds and the flowers are magnolias.
I painted a picture of hummingbirds and the flowers are magnolias.
My next major project will be to finish off the free standing arch.
I plan to make a metal room divider around it - this way the room will still be open but a bit private as well.
Just think this began with a table - I hope you like the room.
I need to make a mosaic table
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