Comments for Make it a Garden https://makeitagarden.com/ Creating imaginative & inviting places Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:44:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Comment on Take Your Garden Totems to the Next Level by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/take-your-garden-totems-to-the-next-level/#comment-56876 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:44:35 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=6995#comment-56876 In reply to Roxanne Hicks.

thank you kindly…it’s a joy to create!

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Comment on Take Your Garden Totems to the Next Level by Roxanne Hicks https://makeitagarden.com/take-your-garden-totems-to-the-next-level/#comment-56826 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:15:45 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=6995#comment-56826 Thank you for all your helpful tips.
You do beautiful work, very creative

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Comment on E6000: When Not to use it for Garden Art by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/e6000-when-not-to-use-it-for-garden-art/#comment-55398 Mon, 26 May 2025 16:56:05 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=7589#comment-55398 In reply to Edith cortez.

Drilling plates is my recommendation (it’s how I make my flowers) and I have a tutorial on it. As mentioned in the article…with ANY glue or adhesive… the important factor is the heat rating. E-6000 ‘Industrial’, doesn’t have a high heat rating (if I recall). Glueing is way easier and I can see why it might be preferred. There may be some areas or conditions in which E-6000 can work. (Keeping your dish flowers in a shaded location, for example); or an area that doesn’t have long, super-hot months. But I’ve always said, go with whatever works for you.

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Comment on E6000: When Not to use it for Garden Art by Edith cortez https://makeitagarden.com/e6000-when-not-to-use-it-for-garden-art/#comment-55062 Wed, 14 May 2025 08:56:22 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=7589#comment-55062 In reply to Kris Spencer.

The drilling method is best but timely and patient’s is needed to prevent cracking of plates Al’s carefully not to over tighten nuts. I met a woman at a boutique three yrs ago whom was selling the plate flowers and she swore by e6000. I thought I’d purchase one of hers to see if it did hold up as she stated. The plate consisted of 6 thick plates. I placed it in my planter where it’s been exposed to all california temperatures and inviroments so far its still intact. I have collected a Hugh box of plates with good intentions but not done any yet. Going to gamble and try e6000 industrial.

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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-54745 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:03:31 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=926#comment-54745 In reply to Valeri.

Much appreciated! It’s what I aim for, but your feedback is helpful in letting me know if I succeeded.

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Comment on Whimsical Dish Flowers and How to Make One by Valeri https://makeitagarden.com/whimsical-dish-flowers-and-how-to-make-one-part-2/#comment-54680 Sun, 04 May 2025 11:38:29 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=926#comment-54680 Thank you for your wonderful tutorial!

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Comment on How to sell your dish flower art with confidence by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/how-to-sell-your-dish-flower-art-with-confidence/#comment-54649 Sat, 03 May 2025 05:00:04 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=5234#comment-54649 In reply to Brenda Pitezel.

Wishing you all the best. If you have further questions, let me know and I’ll try to help!

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Comment on How to sell your dish flower art with confidence by Brenda Pitezel https://makeitagarden.com/how-to-sell-your-dish-flower-art-with-confidence/#comment-54644 Sat, 03 May 2025 02:37:09 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=5234#comment-54644 🙌 Thanx for sharing this valuable information, it included things I hadn't taken into account, I now feel confident to give this a try now that I am "armed and dangerous " with more knowledge ‼]]> Phenomenal article 👏 🙌 Thanx for sharing this valuable information, it included things I hadn’t taken into account, I now feel confident to give this a try now that I am “armed and dangerous ” with more knowledge ‼️

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Comment on E6000: When Not to use it for Garden Art by Kris Spencer https://makeitagarden.com/e6000-when-not-to-use-it-for-garden-art/#comment-54625 Fri, 02 May 2025 03:24:13 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=7589#comment-54625 In reply to Gail. Grove.

Definitely DO NOT use E-6000. I’m trying to envision your project. How are you attaching the tray? Will it sit in the center of the wreath so you can hang the wreath? Does the wreath go all the way around…a full circle, or does the tray sit at the bottom and the wreath arcs from the sides overhead, like 1/2 circle? Are you trying to glue the wreath to the tray? Without details, I’m not certain how to advise. If you’re going to try to glue, I’d use 100% silicone for exterior. It’s thick and stays put. Strong, Water-proof and sun-proof, adheres well to ceramic surfaces. The other recommendation would be to drill two small holes on either side of the terracotta tray and use a heavier gauge wire to connect the tray to the wreath. Hope this is helpful!

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Comment on How to Paint on Glass Plates for Beautiful Dish Flowers by Valerie Gregg https://makeitagarden.com/how-to-paint-on-glass-plates-for-beautiful-dish-flowers/#comment-54611 Thu, 01 May 2025 23:38:58 +0000 https://makeitagarden.com/?p=3856#comment-54611 Hello!
I am so excited to have come across your articles and detailed instructions for very beautiful projects. I plan to make some of your plate flowers using a set of plain white plates that were meant to go to a thrift store. I am very excited to get started! Thank you for this introduction to a new crafting world.

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