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Glass Vase Lamp

From "Carol Duvall Show"
episode CDS-1517F

Sandi Reinke

Project by Sandi Reinke.

Materials

sheet Whisper "Forest" paper #26040
antiqued bead fringe #973304
beach glass compote #23037
jar adapter light kit
hot glue sticks
glue gun
satin finish acrylic sealer
30% water/70% glue mixture
brush
drill with various bits (optional)

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

Steps:

1. Wrinkle the Whisper paper and tear into small workable pieces.

2. Dip paintbrush into the glue mixture and apply a liberal amount to the beach glass compote and apply a small piece of Whisper paper (figure A).

3. Use the brush to work the paper onto the surface, allowing wrinkles and ridges to form. Continue doing this, with some pieces overlapping the edges of others, until the entire piece is covered completely (figure B).

4. Let dry overnight. When completely dry, apply two to three coats of an acrylic sealer.

5. Drill of have drilled the hole in the bottom of the piece. You will need special drill bits (figure C) that are designed for drilling glass if you plan to drill the holes yourself. To make a 1/4- to 3/8-inch hole, you will need at least four different sizes of drill bits, starting with the smallest and working up to the largest. Or, have a glass company drill a 3/8-inch hole in the bottom side of the piece

6. Take the vase and light kit to a lighting store and have a professional install the light and wire it (figure D).

7. Hot glue the antiqued beaded fringe to the top edge (figure E) of the beach glass compote.

RESOURCES :
Whisper Forest paper, antiqued bead fringe, beach glass compote
Loose Ends LLC
Website: www.looseends.com

GUESTS :

Sandi Reinke
Owner, Loose Ends LLC
Website: www.looseends.com