tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post4265498299685244617..comments2023-09-28T07:49:30.867-05:00Comments on The Everyday Bride: Abandoned DIY Project I: DIY Mercury Glass RevisitedColleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01108008359531796756noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-84835184401750447842017-01-13T06:16:42.429-06:002017-01-13T06:16:42.429-06:00Useful information on topic mercury vases that ple...Useful information on topic <a href="https://vasesource.com//" rel="nofollow">mercury vases</a> that plenty are interested on for this wonderful post. Admiring the time and effort you put into your blog!.. Thank you for such a fantastic blog , and I have been on the lookout for such information.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749206610745358575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-64128093878724719672016-01-21T13:32:13.749-06:002016-01-21T13:32:13.749-06:00Sadly, my DIY Mercury glass candle holders are ext...Sadly, my DIY Mercury glass candle holders are extremely flammable and almost burned my house down when it became a blazing goblet o' fire.Diymomovsixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839646027292085652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-35674400137110661582016-01-21T13:31:56.942-06:002016-01-21T13:31:56.942-06:00Sadly, my DIY Mercury glass candle holders are ext...Sadly, my DIY Mercury glass candle holders are extremely flammable and almost burned my house down when it became a blazing goblet o' fire.Diymomovsixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839646027292085652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-77008778374584933992014-11-06T07:36:15.585-06:002014-11-06T07:36:15.585-06:00You metallic glass vases are to die for! Next week...You metallic glass vases are to die for! Next week, I'm having a Thanksgiving party, and I have been trying to find something like this for weeks! I'm so glad that I found your post so that I can make these candle holders and have them ready for the party! Do you think you could do this with lanterns too, or just the candle holders?<br /><br />Sara Welsh | <a href="http://www.mimistreasurechest.com/default.asp?dept_id=45230" rel="nofollow">http://www.mimistreasurechest.com/default.asp?dept_id=45230</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364426823518122840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-56629414650937388492013-09-03T16:32:29.480-05:002013-09-03T16:32:29.480-05:00Hi!
I actually did the short bursts, then misted ...Hi!<br /><br />I actually did the short bursts, then misted it with an equal mixture of vinegar and water! This created the bubbly lacey effect. I dried them with my blow dryer and this created more bubbles. :) I only did two coats per votive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305536451774547997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-13487612461869834092012-02-11T03:35:07.681-06:002012-02-11T03:35:07.681-06:00I have been examinating out a few of your articles...<b>I have been examinating out a few of your articles and it's pretty nice stuff. I will make sure to bookmark your website.</b><br><a href="https://sites.google.com/a/saved.buyforsalecheap.co.cc/best-buy-hair-regrowth-treatments-hair-loss-products-beauty-deals/buy-best-new-hair-revolution---laser-hair-comb---alternative-to-the-expensive-hair-max-for-84-90" rel="nofollow">New Hair Revolution - Laser Hair Comb - Alternative to the Expensive Hair Max</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-36454475762218091492010-12-10T22:44:00.306-06:002010-12-10T22:44:00.306-06:00Hi there! I'd love to make some votive holders...Hi there! I'd love to make some votive holders for my wedding, but I was wondering if you had actually tried these with lit candles. The spray paint, leaf adhesive and leaf sealer are all very flammable, so I'm wondering if it's safe to have an open flame right next to them. Yikes! Looking forward to hearing back from you! Thanks! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-52101056000604883982010-05-28T15:41:36.607-05:002010-05-28T15:41:36.607-05:00I love it it, i will give it a try!
^_^I love it it, i will give it a try!<br /><br />^_^A Casa da Váhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05281983907965025736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-40507515024638363532010-01-30T21:22:43.581-06:002010-01-30T21:22:43.581-06:00I tried this today and it completely did not work!...I tried this today and it completely did not work!! What do you think I did wrong? I did it in short bursts and put 12 coats on. It never covered completely. Completely bummed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-75735681131515634502010-01-26T07:11:39.242-06:002010-01-26T07:11:39.242-06:00Hi!!
Thanks soooo much for this blog! I want to tr...Hi!!<br />Thanks soooo much for this blog! I want to try your idea using the lace on the inside but I have one question about the order. Do you 1.put the lace tape on the inside and then 2.spray the looking glass then 3. remove lace tape before paint dries then 4. let paint dry then 5.apply the gold leaf over the "holes" left by the lace tape? or do you just leave the "holes" clear because in your picture above they all look gold.<br />Thanks!!!<br /><br />lbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-46547236273313451242009-12-10T12:14:50.754-06:002009-12-10T12:14:50.754-06:00Thank you for this idea...i plan on trying this!!!...Thank you for this idea...i plan on trying this!!!Boxcar Goodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516409054043172276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-44774744930840769402009-04-15T21:48:00.000-05:002009-04-15T21:48:00.000-05:00I am helping a friend out with her wedding centerp...I am helping a friend out with her wedding centerpieces and she really likes the mercury vases. I was just wondering, if the metallic leaf comes in squares how do you get the vintage look with the light peaking through. If I want to try making the candle holders do I spray on the looking glass first and then the metallic leaf? I am so sorry, this is the first time I have ever seen the mercury vases!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-40045373363539389722009-03-10T16:00:00.000-05:002009-03-10T16:00:00.000-05:00I cannot believe I just stumbled upon this blog! I...I cannot believe I just stumbled upon this blog! I was searching frantically for mercury vases and votives for my wedding which is in September. My story begins here.....After Christmas, Pottery Barn had a huge sale on these mercury vases, so I purchased them for my centerpieces. Unfortunately I am a few short and now there are none left. I looked elsewhere and I cant seem to find anything affordable. I paid less than $10 at the time at pottery barn when they were originally $25! Now the dilemna: I need about 100 votives for all of the tables to matching the pottery barn vases I purchased. Anyways I am running out to Michaels today to get the paint!! And I will post pictures once Ive completed the project. Thanks so much for all your brilliant ideas!!! I am so excited to see how it turns out.....<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Sylvia- NYUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145685218836641053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-18779283545386831502009-01-24T15:35:00.000-06:002009-01-24T15:35:00.000-06:00Hi Mandy!First, kudos to you; that sounds gorgeous...Hi Mandy!<BR/><BR/>First, kudos to you; that sounds gorgeous. And kudos for not letting your venue's policy deter you!<BR/><BR/>However, with that said, this is a tough one! Flameless candles are notorious for being far dimmer than candlelight, so I don't know if that light would actually break through the dense, opaque spray paint. (Plus, flameless candles don't typically photograph well...) <BR/><BR/>However, if you used actual LEDs, as you mentioned, you might actually get some break-through light. Save on Crafts is one of my favorite sites, and they have a number of options (I would stay away from the "orange" option, as looks REALLY ORANGE...so amber or white might be the best way to go...):<BR/><BR/>http://www.save-on-crafts.com/floralyte.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.save-on-crafts.com/floralytes5.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.save-on-crafts.com/floralight1.html<BR/><BR/>However, if your not able to get the desired effect with the Looking Glass spray paint, what about using some great decorative papers adhered to the cylinder vases? The LEDs would definitely work in this case. (There's a great example of an actual event on Save On Crafts' site...see link below.)<BR/><BR/>http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cylindervases.html<BR/><BR/>http://paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/paper/index.html<BR/><BR/>One last thought...whenever I find myself needing some inspiration, I shoot over to picasa, flickr, or google images and run a search for whatever I need. If you go over to flickr, there's a tons of inspiring images of "candles on stairs"... <BR/><BR/>I hope this helps! Happy crafting!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108008359531796756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-37547628439476290132009-01-23T15:52:00.000-06:002009-01-23T15:52:00.000-06:00Hi Colleen! I want to try this for the candle hold...Hi Colleen! <BR/>I want to try this for the candle holders I bought to lead guests up the steps to our reception ballroom. However, we are not allowed to use real candles on the steps due to past events going...awry. Do you think the LED candles will show through the mercury glass spraypaint enough to give the effect of candlelight? I'd be interested to hear your advice! Thanks in advance! -Mandy, a September Detroit bride :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-39061670475277151612009-01-07T19:23:00.000-06:002009-01-07T19:23:00.000-06:00thanks, jessica! if you're successful, shoot me a...thanks, jessica! if you're successful, shoot me an email so i can hear all about it! and, thanks, kathy! even if it's not me, maybe, just maybe another diy bride will get enjoy some vintage-y mercury glass at their reception...Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108008359531796756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-44298736247861946262009-01-07T17:07:00.000-06:002009-01-07T17:07:00.000-06:00Wow, what a cool project. I say it's equally as go...Wow, what a cool project. I say it's equally as good to learn what to avoid as it is to learn how to do the steps. Thanks for sharing with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836928619879070687.post-59233505056395217092009-01-07T11:36:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:36:00.000-06:00this is so awesome. you are so awesome! can't wai...this is so awesome. you are so awesome! can't wait to try it out. thank you!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com