Do you have lonely glasses or old crystal vases in the basement that you no longer use?don't throw awaywant? Then let yourself be inspired by the next upcycling ideas for garden decorations made of glass! These original garden figures are a great garden art project even for craft beginners. All you need are some used glass bowls, plates, vases and bowls, the right glue and a desire to craft.
Is this glass art really suitable for use in the garden? You may be wondering if the glass figurines can break easily, and the answer is no! These are usually made of very thick glass. They can definitely survive a fall on the lawn or garden floor (which are much softer than a tiled floor in the house). In addition, the figures will be more stable if you bury them a few centimeters deep in the ground. One advantage is that they can be easily removed for cleaning or storage. Just be sure to use the recommended adhesive so they can withstand hot and cold outdoor weather conditions.
Materials:
– Silicone sealant/silicone adhesive for outdoor use. It is best to use transparent, waterproof silicone glue. It is offered in cartridges or squeeze tubes. Despite the description, it doesn't become completely clear once it dries, which may bother some people. Other gardeners say they prefer working with E6000, but it is more liquid than the silicone glue.
–Used glasswarethat you like. Check thrift stores, yard sales, or your kitchen cabinets.
–Optional:Stick-on decorations. Just make sure that they should also be weatherproof. Such as flat-bottomed marbles, coins, jewelry, etc.
This is how you put together the garden decorations made of glass
Make glass sculptures for the garden yourself – instructions:
1. Wash and dry the glasses. You can also clean the glass pieces with alcohol wipes. To achieve optimal adhesion, the surfaces to be bonded must be clean, dry and free of grease.
2. Decide on the arrangement of the individual elements: The objects that you want to glue together must be close to each other.
3. Use small plates of glass to create a flat surface between two vases that otherwise won't fit together.
4. Work in sections: Put the pieces together in groups of two. Follow drying time instructions. Only after drying do you put them together and let the whole thing dry again.
When your glass artwork is finished, bury the base a few inches into the ground to keep it stable. If necessary, you can also add some small stones around the base.
A pretty birdbath
In addition to a decorative column, you can also build a glass birdbath by attaching a shallow bowl or plate to the top. When shopping for bowls, keep in mind that bird baths should be really shallow, as birds can slip and drown in deeper water. Do not use anything deeper than 2 centimeters.A bee troughis also a great project if you want to make garden decorations yourself.
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Bird feeder
Another great idea for pretty and practical garden decorations are these glass bird feeders. To make the craft, you simply need a vintage bonbonniere and a candlestick or a narrow vase.
Glass flowers are a real eye-catcher in the flower bed
Recycle mismatched plates, bowls or candlesticks into beautiful glass garden flowers. These eye-catching garden decorations are certainly unique and don't need watering either!
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The more colorful the glass flowers, the better. This will help you stand out better against the green background of the garden. To paint the plates, use paint and colored pencils specifically designed for stained glass.
Bake the glass pieces according to the baking instructions on the paint bottles. (As a rule, this is: Bake at 170 °C on the top rack for about 20 minutes.) But be careful: very thin plates can break in the oven. And be sure to open the windows or turn on the hood as the colors can smell strongly while baking. Turn off the oven and allow the jars to cool completely before removing them.
Place the largest plate flat on the table. Apply silicone to the bottom of the next larger piece and press it onto the plate. Continue applying silicone to the bottom of each of the smaller pieces until the flower is assembled. Allow the entire piece to dry overnight.
The next day, apply silicone to a small vase that is flat on one side and press the vase upside down onto the back of the flower. To attach, you can use a copper, metal or PVC pipe that fits into the opening. Let it dry overnight.
Stick the tube into the ground, put the flower on the tube and you're done! Make a few more – the glass flowers look great in groups of two or three.
Funny owl made of glass
The owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge and is probably one of the cutest birds in the world. It also cuts an excellent figure as a garden decoration. With her big eyes made of colorful glass bowls, she looks incredibly impressive! The owl has two forks for feet and a spoon for a beak.
Glass mushrooms grow in the garden
These cute mushrooms can be created using just two elements: a bowl and a vase. Optionally, you can fill the vases with glass marbles or simply decorate the mushroom heads as you wish.
Garden decoration made of glass: guardian angel for your garden
These graceful angels also make excellent glass garden decorations. Half-moon shaped bowls are best for wings, but you can also achieve a nice look with two small bowls.
These DIY angels can also be used as grave decorations
Every glass angel is unique
Wind chime made from recycled materials
Sound and wind chimes can be made from a wide variety of recycled materials: old CDs, tin cans, keys,grater, old cutlery and much more. Spoons and forks in a vintage look as well as various decorative crystals that refract the light a thousand times and make it sparkle go best with the elegant glass. These wind chimes are also ideal for...Keep pigeons away from the balcony.
