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Inspired by fellow junker: Junk Sophisticate

March 22nd, 2009 in member junk     
DownHomeDIY Marybeth Barrett, contributor
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Inspired by Candys, aka Junk Sophisticate, Totally Tubular Floral creation.
Sugar molds are expensive so I made my own.  One piece of wood for only $6!!  I made 12 of them!  And they cut if for me.
I used a 5/8 drill bit which would fit the test tubes that I got. 
I used gel stain that I had on hand.  Once dry I put wax on it to protect it.
Inspired by Candys, aka Junk Sophisticate, Totally Tubular Floral creation.

Inspired by Candy's, aka Junk Sophisticate, "Totally Tubular" Floral creation.

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One of my favorite "Junkers" is Candy at Junk Sophisticate (www.junksophisticate.com).  I fell in love with her Totally Tubular creation and wanted one of my own.  I couldn't find cigar tubes and the sugar molds were pricey.  So, I decided to make my own!  I used a 4x6 piece of wood and test tubes instead.  Thank you Candy for the inspiration!  For more pix of the project, please visit my blog http://www.downhomediy.blogspot.com/


Pattern or design used: Glass Cigar Tubes - Totally Tubular Project
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Comments (9)

BarkingDogs writes: This is super cool. I want to make a tealight candle holder with a very similar look. Posted: 7:40 pm on March 23rd
chiccottagejunk writes: I really like this too and have similar items at my fingertips to borrow this idea. Thanks for the inspiration! Posted: 7:48 am on March 23rd
junkermidge writes: Very nice project! It turned out great, I especially like how the green of the ribbon matches the stems. And I think your inspiration has inspired me as well. I've got some stubby, chunky lumber I wasn't sure what to do with -- now I've got something to try. Thanks to both of you!
Midge Posted: 8:00 pm on March 22nd
shabbychick writes: You made a beautiful "from scratch" creation - inspired by Candy's project - awesome job - and very resourceful too!!

Love the look!

Kathy Posted: 7:19 pm on March 22nd
JunkArchitect writes: Great project…it turned out beautiful like all your creations!

Jim Posted: 7:10 pm on March 22nd
alicemom writes: Fantastic! I just love how creative you are. Your "from scratch" project is the best!
Smiles,
Alice Posted: 4:33 pm on March 22nd
Junk_Sophisticate writes: I am truly amazed at what you came up with here MB. I also took a peek at your blog and think it's fantastic that you used all twelve of these in the "tour" in your hometown.

I appreciate the shout-out but give complete KUDOS to you for starting this from scratch!! Way to go!
Candy
Posted: 4:10 pm on March 22nd
georgiamoon writes: Wow talk about doing a project from scratch! I love that you took the same elements and created your own version with what you could get. That's the definition of CREATIVE! You did an excellent job, Geo Posted: 1:42 pm on March 22nd
suewhitney writes: This is wonderful. I love when projects that are inspired by other members. We have a fabulous community here. Great work on this project!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 12:12 pm on March 22nd
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