Test tube vases

[gilljc]

More butterflies, two of these are for an order, and the other one will go on my table for craft fairs
Not sure which size of test tube is best, think will let customer decide... should I glue them in or leave them as a snug fit so they can be removed for filling/cleaning?
finding it a bit difficult to find nice glass test tubes online at a sensible price, would really like to find slightly tapered tubes with a curved lip, but don't know if such a thing is available. As it is these tubes worked out at well over £1 each, though I have found some a wee bit cheaper now

 

[Cordy]

Lovely !!

 

[Stooby]

How are the butterfly wings made Gill? They look really great.

 

[gilljc]

Thanks guys
Stooby, the wings are normal stack cut fretwork, then filled with resin coloured with glass paint, it's very fiddly and a bit time consuming, it's fairly expensive using epoxy resin, but think polyester would be too fast a cure for me, but I love the effect with a light behind it. Think there is lots of uses for this if I was artistic enough to think of them. Think it will be good at Christmas time

 

[essexcowboy]

not sure if these are any good for you but they definitely cheaper i use them for my blades storage but there are glass one available. ebay item no 111612887431. nice designs by the way

 

[gilljc]

thanks essexcowboy, will check it out