What can one make from some bubbly glass shades from an old light fixture, washers, and old cabinet knobs? I made two glass cloches from them. I found the glass shades at GW for $1 for both of them.
I was trying to figure out how to put some kind of knob on them when DH thought up the idea of using a washer painted white glued to the top of the shade and then glue the knob on top of that.
"Brilliant", I thought. I used a plate I already had and a candle holder I had in stock for one. For the other I bought a glass plate at GW for $.50 and gave the cloche and plate to a friend. The pictures distort the bubbles in the glass a little. They actually are clearer than that. I like the bubbles in the glass though. It is reminiscent of old-time glass. I was pleased with the way they turned out.
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What can one make from some bubbly glass shades from an old light fixture, washers, and old cabinet knobs? I made two glass cloches from them. I found the glass shades at GW for $1 for both of them. 
I was trying to figure out how to put some kind of knob on them when DH thought up the idea of using a washer painted white glued to the top of the shade and then glue the knob on top of that.
"Brilliant", I thought. I used a plate I already had and a candle holder I had in stock for one. For the other I bought a glass plate at GW for $.50 and gave the cloche and plate to a friend. The pictures distort the bubbles in the glass a little. They actually are clearer than that. I like the bubbles in the glass though. It is reminiscent of old-time glass. I was pleased with the way they turned out.
Please take a look over at Southern Hospitality for Today's Thrifty Treasures. People are finding "economical" treasures everywhere!
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10 comments:
What a clever way to have a cloche...usualy an expensive purchase! Love the bubbles in the glass!...debbie
What a great idea! You and your husband did good! :)
Super great idea !!! Love the new look !
Kammy
GREAT idea!! LOVE the thriftiliciousness(new word) of it :)
Toni
What a creative idea! They came out great! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness! What a brilliant idea. They are beautiful!!
They turned out fabulous!!!
What a great idea! It looks really great!!!! I bet your friend was thrilled to get one too!!!
Love the creativity! You can purchase even cuter ceramic knobs at Kitchen Cabinet Hardware. Definitely worth a look!
I just loooove your idea...soooo cute! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Linda
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