;)  ;D

I just had to share the stained glass wedding bells I made for my brother-in-law Mike and his new wife Irma.  Since we weren't there to see them get married, I wanted to make them something special, so here it is!

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and I'll throw up a couple more things I finished today that were ordered by my neighbor...

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It's funny, I actually miss the pieces when they leave the house. :-/

You've really come into your own Mel - nice job!

I TRIED to warn you about glass and addiction, but did you listen . . . ????? ;D

LOL, I know, I know. [smiley=grin2.gif]

Thank you. :)


BTW, is it normal to catch onto something like this so quickly? :-/

Very nice Melly.  You sure do throw yourself into a project.  Glad to hear you're getting orders for them.

Hugs
Carol

Melissa wrote on May 21^st, 2009 at 8:45pm:

LOL, I know, I know. [smiley=grin2.gif] Thank you. :) BTW, is it normal to catch onto something like this so quickly? :-/

It is when crafting is in your blood, and for you Melly, it really is.

Great work.  LOVE the Cardinal BTW.  

They look good Mel..... not get started on mine. :)

Jimi, I don't even know where to start because I'm at a loss as to what to make!  You'd have to give me an idea of something YOU like.




BTW, in case anyone is wondering, I did NOT put Linda up to starting the other thread about what I do.  She is just trying to be nice.  Love you Linda.

Hokey no, beautiful yes!

Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Iddy :)

Mel, they are wonderful! :)
I can understand very well that you'll miss them when they're gone.

Sanna

How about this Mel........a tree ornament with something to do with CH. Maybe the words OUCH?

Jimi wrote on May 22^nd, 2009 at 11:08am:

How about this Mel........a tree ornament with something to do with CH. Maybe the words OUCH?

Sure Jimi, I can do that. :)

Wow. Had no idea there were other "glassies" on the board. I am in the glass and optics business but I do fused glass as a hobby. All kinds of bowls and plates and art. It's good to know thereare others out there. I will post some pics soon.

Yes, Robert....lots of talended folks in this CH family.
Looking forward to seeing some of your creations.

A few examples are here...
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Your work is beautiful, Mel...

Beautiful Mel!  

Beth

Art glass! Fused glass! Cameo Glass.....
Robert, we need to talk! These are my weaknesses, and, since I cannot wield a glue gun without fusing my fingers together with great pain, I prefer to purchase!  
(Gil does NOT like me using a glue gun, in fact after doing a project, I had to sleep one night with my hand in ice water to reduce the pain......)

Melly! I do so admire your work....I'd love it if you could make me a mermaid.....think about it, wouldja??

Cathi :D

robert riegelsperger wrote on May 22^nd, 2009 at 12:12pm:

Wow. Had no idea there were other "glassies" on the board. I am in the glass and optics business but I do fused glass as a hobby. All kinds of bowls and plates and art. It's good to know thereare others out there. I will post some pics soon.

Hi Robert!  It's nice to meet you.  I LOVE the look of fused glass and can't wait to see the pics!

:)mel

Cathi_Pierce wrote on May 22^nd, 2009 at 2:54pm:

Melly! I do so admire your work....I'd love it if you could make me a mermaid.....think about it, wouldja?? Cathi :D

A mermaid eh?  Hmmm...  I'll get back to you on that one Cathi. :)

BTW, you hot glue your fingers together??  That's a big OUCH.  Gotta watch the stuff that heats up to melt things.  Whatever you do, stay away from a soldering iron! ;D

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Melly,
In my past life(and sometimes present), I was a florist. I could fly so fast through a corsage or bouquet, sometimes, the tools were simply forgotten-they became just an extension of my hands....consequently, I'd forget about the glue gun as it did it'd thing....and, yes, I sported some really pretty blisters on my hands and fingers........
I have often thought that I'd like to do stained glass, and have even done a few projects, but, OHHH MYY! That solder HURTS!!!!
Gil is constantly taking tools away from me...........he's been through too much!
:DCathi

Oh, and, ps.I would dearly love it if you could figure out a mermaid.....and promise here to pay for it if ya do!

Definitely not hokey!

How about a 5x8 replication of Chagall's work in the UN

That'll keep you busy :-*

I do like a bit of glass art Mel and have a few pieces of Daum,Loetz and Elizabeth Swinburne who incidentally was my neighbour till she moved to Amsterdam.
My favourite is Galle and lalique but i can't afford them.
Keep on posting your pics its refreshing to see.
Colin

Cathi- I have the perfect pattern and even had a dream about making a mermaid last night.  Too weird. :-/

E2- I looked up Chagal's work at the UN and my first thought was ARE YOU NUTS??  LMAO!

Colin- I googled Elizabeth Swinburne and was reading/looking through her website and came across this which I thought was just cool!

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Mel, the pics of your work are anything but hokey, I really enjoy them. Keep up the good work. ;)