game table

16 years ago

Dh rescued this table from the neighbor as he was hauling it off to the dump, he realized that his wife might want to mosaic that!

so I did! checkers anyone?

Comments (14)

yborgal
16 years ago
WOW!!! I'm speechless. What a transformation!!!
rottyinbluejeans
16 years ago
Wow ! Wow! Wow!!!!
Very nice!!
~~Rotty~~
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anjabee
16 years ago
Oh Wow!! That's gorgeous! DH called that one right. Did you show the neighbor?? Bet he'd want it back right quick!! ha Great job! ~Anj
quidam
16 years ago
I just had to sit there and stare at if for awhile. It is absolutely stunning!!!!! I am in awe.
nicethyme
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you all, we had the neighbor over today for the inaugeral 1st checker game. He was amazed that it looked so good. I wish I had room for it but alas I think it will have to be sold... maybe I can buy more glass with the profit! LOL
lydia1959
16 years ago
That is wonderful!! Thanks for sharing!
garden-potter
16 years ago
WOW! That is fantastic!! Your tile layout is fabulous!!
Did you mosiac it, then lay glass over it? Also, just curious; where & how do you sell your stuff? Do you have a store? etc. Thanks! Great Job!!
craftylady-2006
16 years ago
Wow, oh Wow, oh Wow, that came out so beautiful. What a fantastic job you did on it. Take a bow!
shysue
16 years ago
I agree with everyone else. "You did g-o-o-d!"
nicethyme
Original Author
16 years ago
Garden Potter, the mosaic was made with stained glass. No I don't sell anywhere but can send things to auction locally or hit an art show occasionally. I've personally never sold anything but a table I donated sold for 5000 once... Another donation will be up for sale in Nov, I'm waiting to see what it goes for - was a bowling ball.

{{!gwi}}

I would love to get where I could do this for profit but finding the outlet for marketing is the tough part
pegtn
16 years ago
Nicethyme I just have to tell you what an awesome job you did on both pieces. The are both wonderful.
mzdee
16 years ago
That table is FABULOUS!!
luvstocraft
16 years ago
Both items are gorgeous! I'd think any local antiques/collectibles or even a gardening center would love to sell your pieces. Good luck with finding an outlet for them, you are certainly talented and do beautiful work. Luvs
Cheri_C
16 years ago
Oh Wow, You do such wonderful work!!! And what a makeover on that table. Just awesome!!!

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