some purchases

13 years ago

So, my boyfriend took me to an amazing place this weekend. I haven't been there in years, but its just as cool as before. If you live in or around Dayton, you have probably heard of Mendelson's. Robert, you would LOVE the place, there are sooooo many potential sculpture parts there.....

Anyway, these are the few things I bought, that I thought would have potential as yard 'bling' :) This stuff and a plastic container to hold my beads were all right at $5. The little discs are faceted plastic, I think they are some type of light cover for a computer or something (they were on the 'computer' floor so I'm going with that), the little ones that I got a bag of for $1 are about .5" diameter, the bigger one are about 1", the silver spirals are computer fan covers, the gold coil is a place card holder (75 cents) that I'm hoping I can stretch out to be a 'twirler' and the plastic tubes were just cool and I knew if I didn't get them, I'd regret it.

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I have some thoughts, but would LOVE to hear what you guys see when you look at this stuff.

Comments (9)

nonacook
13 years ago
I would have bought all of that and probably more!LOL
Never mind what to make with it, it's all just wonderful.
And you will think of some things to make.
I would cover a Bowling ball with the little faceted pieces!!!
garden-potter
13 years ago
Cool project pieces and the price's are great! I'm in the Columbus area but need to find that Mendelson's place! I'm making a bunch of garden-related gifts for an upcoming Craft Show and that place sounds perfect for pieces & parts! Please show us your finished pieces and have fun!

Here is a link that might be useful: Shabby Garden Creations
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shpnquen
13 years ago
I think those plastic discs would look pretty on a smooth colored glass plate, pot or like what was mentioned by nonacook, covering a pretty colored/painted BB would be interesting. I wonder, since they're plastic, if they would dull/yellow over time? You could possibly use them as little feet on something. Very interesting stuff!
sunnyca_gw
13 years ago
Will be waiting to see what you end up making with the parts you got. Those computer buttons could be flower plate decor too. Jan
concretenprimroses
13 years ago
What curious stuff. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Kathy
luna_llena_feliz
13 years ago
I swear my computer is possessed by Satan apparently because I can't see any pictures. :'( *sniffle, sniffle*
luna_llena_feliz
13 years ago
Now that I am using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer, I can see your pictures! Looks like lots of fun stuff. We have a local store here - American Science & Surplus - that is just as fun and full of great "stuff." Be sure to post pictures of what you eventually do with all that bling!
sprout_wi
13 years ago
Kathy/Luna- Where is American Science and Surplus?? I get their catalog, but would love to see their store. (I think I sent for the catalog when I read about it on one of your other posts). Thanks!!
-Sprout
sprout_wi
13 years ago
I see they have a website and also sell on ebay.

Here is a link that might be useful: Mendelson's