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- Kim Carney
- I look for the beauty in nature, patterns, the ordinary. This is my place where I save wonderful discoveries since 2004. Please contact me at kimberlycarney AT hotmail DOTCOM.
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23 comments:
These are SO amazing! I am always in awe of a person who can see (then create) such beauty from items meant for completely different purposes. I can't stop looking at these and wish I had a garden full of them.
I really like the first 'daffodil' photo. What a great use of old glass.
Thank you Janet. I know Mike, and he is a great, inventive artist. What I love the most, is to look at the pieces and see what he used to make it ;) I do get upset sometimes that all of these "vintage" things are being destroyed ... but in this case, I think I can get over it ;) Thank you for visiting!
They're not being destroyed...just repurposed. And they're gorgeous!
I stand corrected. I guess I don't mean "destroyed" in a bad way. I love that they are repurposed. But as that "vintage" thing will never exist in that form again ;) I agree, I think they are wonderful.
These glass flowers are absoluetly gorgeous! What a showpiece to have in a flower garden. Thanks for sharing such beauty!
These are absolutely gorgeous I've seen these before but by far these are better.I've wanted to try making these myself but don't know how or with what they are attached together and how attached to the stems.Anyone know how? I've collected glassware for when I learn...
Hello Denise. I am not sure, but I know the artist ...and will ask him for some secrets on connections ;)
yes, instructions, please
I love his work! Where can I purchase some or how can I contact Mike? I need some of these for my garden. :)
Kathy
Mike is the premier glass flower artist! I make glass flowers as well, mostly for fun and to give to friends, and would love to know how he attaches the stem to the base. Looks like a weld. He couldn't be drilling these, as some have six items, and the center vase is very narrow. I make my own stamens, and wonder what Mike is using for his. I would love to own a "Mike Urban" as well. Where is he getting all his pieces, since several have multiple blooms? There must not be a vintage glass item in the entire Hood Canal area! Especially Vashon Island! Lol
Yes, I must agree with prior post, Mike is by far the premier glass flower artist, WOW ! is my reaction. . I to would like to know what Mike uses for his stamen? Does he make his own, they are beautiful :)
I just came across your blog on Pinterest, these are so lovely!
Thank you so much Leigh!
Hi Kim, I just found these amazing vintage flowers on Pinterest. I think I'm in love. I would love, love, love to collect a few. Any way to get in touch with Mike? Would he be interested in selling them or is there a store that carries them? These are special. They make feel happy just looking at them!! Thank you for sharing :)
It tells you exactly what he makes the stamens of in this video. Molten glass apparently. Beautiful works of art.
http://home.comcast.net/~macurban/flowers/index.html
Plenty of these out on the net...but theres a difference between glueing plates together, and actually making a beautiful piece from repurposed materials! Beautiful job Mike! Thanks fir the inspiration!
I am in awe of your talent. How on earth do you make the stamens? The link available did not work. Could you repost the tutorial? I can't to see how you do that!,your work is stupendous!
I make glass flowers for beauty just for myself and friends. Would love to know connection instructions
How do you make your stamens??? Please share please please please!
I wonder if using the plastic Christmas light caps used for the LED lights and flower wire would work. I haven't tried them myself yet. Looks. Like a good match to me.
I'd love that information as well! Does Mike display these? Are his pieces for sale? They are gorgeous!
I think they are drilled and it looks like the copper is welded. Most fancy flowers are drilled and held with bolts or something similar.
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