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| I was inspired on here recently to make a snail. I am not going out and buying new stuff so making due with what I have. So, I made a snail out of a marble I had as a child, berry wire, beading wire and two plastic beads. I am going to make more to following each other around on a wooden chair that I use as a planter or around my barrel planter. I know they are small but I am working my way up to bigger ones.
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Here is a link that might be useful: snail
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- Posted by nanatricia (My Page) on Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 20:49
| Too cute !!!! What kind of wire did you use ? |
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- Posted by rock_oak_deer 8a TX (My Page) on Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 22:06
| That is cute as a button! We must see more! You did a great job bending that wire too. |
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- Posted by jeannespines 4 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 22:08
| Oh, I like this size! They will be cute on your planters! Very cute! You did a great job! TFS! Jeanne S. |
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- Posted by laurastheme (My Page) on Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 22:39
| I love this. I've been thinking about making snails and this looks like something I'd like to copy if you don't mind. |
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- Posted by marylee_2010 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 22:43
| That is adorable. I love it. - Marylee |
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- Posted by luna_llena_feliz (My Page) on Wed, Mar 30, 11 at 23:07
| Love it! That is so adorable. I agree with jeannespines, that size is just right. |
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| Wow that is so cute love it. Angie |
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| Thank you all for your enthusiastic responses and constant inspiration! Nanatricia--I used field fencing repair wire that you can get at Home Depot. I just called it berry wire because I usually use it to string up blackberries. It will rust a bit and I think that will add a good look to the snail. Laurastheme--Of course you can copy it! I post to give ideas to others as I get so many from the creative people here. I didn't even think of making a snail until I saw rmurray's post with his snail sculptures. |
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- Posted by purplemoon z9 Phoenix (My Page) on Thu, Mar 31, 11 at 3:07
| That is an adorable little guy, he went right into our GJ Misc Inspiration album! What a wonderful idea. hugs, Karen |
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- Posted by princess_mimi z5 6 OH (My Page) on Thu, Mar 31, 11 at 8:27
| I love it! I really like that sort of snail better than the kind that usually show up in my garden! ~~Mimi |
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| So cute! What a great idea...I'm going to have to go find my marbles :) |
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- Posted by marlene_2008 7 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 31, 11 at 10:58
| He is SOOOO cute! Love it and the size is great too! Did you hot glue the marble and beads on or use something else? Very, very cute! |
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| Very cute!! That's what I needed to do today, put out snail pellets, looped off 1 tomato yesterday. Guess i better go do that! I like yours much better than what's out back, slugs are even worse! ugh!! Jan |
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| Yep, I had to go buy slug bait today. Marlene--I used E6000 glue. It is like aquarium glue. You could probably use hot glue. I am just so happy that all of you got a smile or inspiration from the little guy. |
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- Posted by concretenprimroses 4B NH (My Page) on Sat, Apr 2, 11 at 9:43
| Nice job bending the wire just right! Very cute. Kathy |
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| Well you most certainly could have just started a new epidemic. I can visualize vast new armies of delightfully colored snails marauding the backyard gardens and potted plants across America. What a GREAT creation: There is often no substitute for KISS (Keep It Simple Sir [or Sister]). Marvelous, I love it. I presume the head was constructed with chandelier crystals. |
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- Posted by azcactusflower 10 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 17, 11 at 14:14
| quidam2,I don't know how I missed your post!!!! That is the cutest little snail!!! As the other ladies have said it looks really simple to make, but it will add alot to potted plants. I just happen to have found a roll of the type of wire you mentioned in my hubby's tool box. Guess who it belongs to now!!!!! Thanks again for sharing. |
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| Your snail is adorable! |
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