Horseshoes 2017

Filed under Commemorative, Gifts, Sun Catchers by on September 9, 2017 at 5:30 pm {one comment}

These 4 Horseshoes were purchased by a client to be given away as gifts. Each one measures approximately 6 inches wide x 7 inches high. We used a combination of Spectrum and Armstrong glass along with attaching a fine silver chain which was soldered into the back seams. The eyes on each are made from black backed foil and raised solder.  Black backed copper foil is used, along with JAX Pewter Black Patina and Clarica Polish. We use Kwik Clean to clean each between soldering and after the patina is applied. Once the polish dries we use a soft cloth along with toothbrushes to bring them to a very clean polished sheen.

The next 4 photos shows each horseshoe individually.

 

 

 

Designer Unknown

Yellow Rose Bud Panel December 2016

Filed under Christmas, Festive, Flowers, Gifts, Sun Catchers by on September 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

This Yellow Rose bud was commissioned as a Christmas present. The design was originally a square panel which we placed into a 10 inch circular panel surrounded by a soft flexible brass U channel. Eventually our client returned the panel so we could attach a fine silver chain for hanging in the window of their home.

The following photo shows the beginning of the panels construction.

Original design titled “Rose” by Denise Hurley, from the book “Flowers of Hope”

a free Spectrum Glass Pattern of the Month

Inserted into a circular panel design by Flory & Bob Wilkins

New Garden Dragonfly

Filed under Butterflies, Gifts, Insects, Sun Catchers, Wildlife by on September 2, 2017 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

We recently redesigned our Garden Dragonfly by raising the wings rather than leaving them flat. The rods we use for these garden pieces are approximately 18 inches in length. The Dragonfly measures about 4 inches high x 6 inches wide.  We have many varieties of glass for their wings including iridescents.

The following picture shows are large Garden Butterflies, Lady Bug and on a shorter rod the Garden Frog. We do make the butterflies in a smaller size and a larger size for the frog.

Designs by Flory & Bob Wilkins

Alberta Roses Travelling Far & Wide 2017

Filed under Flowers, Gifts, Sun Catchers, Uncategorized by on August 20, 2017 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

Our Boxed Alberta Roses have just recently travelled to Australia and Nova Scotia. The Alberta Rose is the official flower of the Province of Alberta and they come boxed as shown complete with a suction cup for hanging. They are a wonderful souvenir gift idea to take to friends and relatives wherever they live

We use Spectrum # 609.8 Clear swirled with Pink and White Wispy for the roses and various greens for leaves and yellows for the center of the roses. The roses measure approximately 3 inches wide by 4 inches high.

Designer unknown

 

 

Hummingbird Oval June 2017

Filed under Birds, Commemorative, Flowers, Gifts, Sun Catchers, Wildlife by on August 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

In January 2017 we were asked to make a hummingbird oval to be given as a gift in June 2017 for the Most Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of The East Star at its Grand Chapter 2017 meeting in Calgary, Alberta. This oval measured approximately 6 inches wide by 8 inches high.

This oval ended up going to Florida USA.

Design by Flory Wilkins

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