Comments for Make it a Garden https://makeitagarden.com/ Creating imaginative & inviting places Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:15:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Comment on Take Your Garden Totems to the Next Level by Julie Deane https://makeitagarden.com/take-your-garden-totems-to-the-next-level/#comment-54145 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:15:04 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=6995#comment-54145 Kudos to you for sharing your tips, tricks and products used. Many crafters won’t do that. Especially ones who sell their work. At first I was leery too, as I thought it was a disadvantage for my business. I took a step back and thought why wouldn’t I share. I want everyone to have the feeling I do when I create something special. There’s so many materials, ideas, products and vendors out there we should all share. I had to close my business personal reasons, but one day after I retire, I hope to reopen. I had done some research, but you have made a wonderful comprehensive guide and I thank you for it. Your pieces are as beautiful as your heart. Bless you

]]> Comment on E6000: When Not to use it for Garden Art by Patti https://makeitagarden.com/e6000-when-not-to-use-it-for-garden-art/#comment-54095 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:48:53 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=7589#comment-54095 In reply to Christine.

I also use the GE silicone glue. I use GE silicone 7X I live in New England and I have kept my garden flowers out accidentally all year and they have with stood both the cold of the winter and the heat of the summer. Best product on the market. I use E 6000 on glass that I want to dry clear GE silicone glue yellows overtime it’s it’s only downfall.

]]> Comment on Re-purpose a glass platter into a jazzy side table by Aleen Massey https://makeitagarden.com/re-purpose-a-glass-platter-into-a-jazzy-side-table/#comment-54067 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:59:53 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=6247#comment-54067 Thank you for the very good information about making garden art. I have been collecting the glassware, but haven’t started making items yet. I feel better equipped to start.

]]> Comment on How to Drill a Plate for Garden Art by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/how-to-drill-a-plate-for-garden-art/#comment-53996 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:11:25 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=2998#comment-53996 In reply to Coco.

I must say you are brave and determined to have more than one shatter and keep on going, where others throw in the towel! First question: Are you drilling in water? Water cools the plate as the friction from drilling gets hot. That alone can shatter a plate. But it Sounds like these plates are not the drillable types. Many are not tempered glass. I had plates shatter on me too when I was just starting out and have learned over time…and you will as well. Always use the heavier, thick glass…like deviled egg plates or those Federal petal plates (you can google it), a serving platter, crystal etc. Consider wearing eye protection as well.

]]> Comment on How to Drill a Plate for Garden Art by Coco https://makeitagarden.com/how-to-drill-a-plate-for-garden-art/#comment-53993 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:53:26 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=2998#comment-53993 Thank You so much! your articles have inspired me to start my own business! not as beautiful as your work, but I’m trying. my question is I seem to shatter glass plates when I’m trying to drill the hole: I’m trying to be patient, trying to go slow, trying to not put pressure on it and I get to 3/4 of the way through the plate and then the whole thing shatters – is this a the plate is too thin or am I doing something wrong? Your input and feedback would be greatly appreciated

]]> Comment on Whimsical Dish Flowers and How to Make One by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/whimsical-dish-flowers-and-how-to-make-one-part-2/#comment-53950 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:20:54 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=926#comment-53950 In reply to Debra Thomas.

This is why I’m such an advocate of the drilling method.

]]> Comment on Whimsical Dish Flowers and How to Make One by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/whimsical-dish-flowers-and-how-to-make-one-part-2/#comment-53949 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:20:15 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=926#comment-53949 In reply to Debra Thomas.

This is why I’m such an advocate of the drilling method.

]]> Comment on Whimsical Dish Flowers and How to Make One by Debra Thomas https://makeitagarden.com/whimsical-dish-flowers-and-how-to-make-one-part-2/#comment-53929 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:45:46 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=926#comment-53929 I make yard flowers and I drill all the plates, this way I don’t have to worry about anything falling apart. I also use a short piece of conduit (6 inches) on the back of the flowers and slide it over rebar. This makes it easier to take in during a storm or for winter.

]]> Comment on Whimsical Dish Flowers and How to Make One by Debra Thomas https://makeitagarden.com/whimsical-dish-flowers-and-how-to-make-one-part-2/#comment-53930 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:45:46 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=926#comment-53930 I make yard flowers and I drill all the plates, this way I don’t have to worry about anything falling apart. I also use a short piece of conduit (6 inches) on the back of the flowers and slide it over rebar. This makes it easier to take in during a storm or for winter.

]]> Comment on Dishing it up with funky birdbaths and feeders by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/dishing-it-up-with-funky-birdbaths-and-feeders/#comment-53831 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:48:22 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=5084#comment-53831 In reply to Loralee.

Referring to the pink-colored birdbath shown with teapot? The pink “twisty thing” is a resin candle pillar spray-painted pink to match the bowl. Candle pillars work well as a base and can be painted all kinds of fun colors!

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