Cast Glass Box
Pink Cast Glass Box
Pink Cast Glass Box with lid
Cast glass Round Box
Finally I did a box in cast glass. The recommendation was to use fine frit, however I didn’t have any so instead I took the chance and used powdered glass. I had some “water clear” and mixed a tablespoon of “turns pink” and you can see the results. I really like the colour and the powder leaves alot of possibilities for mixing colours. Lorraine picked the first shape and of course pink is her favourite colour. I had a few anxious moments this morning when the bottom wouldn’t come out of the mold. I was very disappointed for awhile and then I decided since I ruined it anyway and would have to break the mold I gently dropped it on the floor(wouldn’t recommend this step) and low and behold the bottom came out.
Looks neat! I was trying to figure out how you were going to make boxes, you know square things…..
By: Shari on May 24, 2009
at 1:55 pm
Next time I will try an almost square one. Maybe aqua blue or sea green. It will be a surprise to me too. Maybe try a swirl one.
By: caperglass on May 24, 2009
at 2:28 pm
VERY NICE MARG! Hope you are going to make more. I wish for you a big new workshop where you have lots of space to play and create……..we always have to wish and hope…………wishes do come true!
By: jeanic on May 24, 2009
at 5:08 pm
Hey Marg! Sky’s the limit when it comes to a utilitarian object with decor appeal.
It makes me think: a box with a ocean design with a shell inside.
A bird motif with a feather inside.
A twig/leaf motif with a pussy willow inside.
I just think a surprise/bonus/discovery when you lift the lid lends excitement!!
Just a spark of an idea from me to you to see if it starts a fire.
Forgive me Marg…I can NEVER refrain from sharing ideas!!
By: Teena Marie on May 24, 2009
at 7:22 pm
Hi Teena
Thanks and please don’t ever spot sharing. I was thinking of doing a bird’s nest with glass twigs and an egg inside but maybe something like you shared for the boxes maybe a good alternative. (for now)
Marg
By: caperglass on May 24, 2009
at 7:33 pm
Oooo nest with a twig or nest inside…very cool. These little boxes look like they will be a fun line of product for you. As I said before: sky is ALWAYS the limit!
Glad you are good with the idea sharing! Phew!
By: Teena Marie Fancey on May 26, 2009
at 6:36 am