Look at the one I made in December.Anywho, I wanted to make another one, especially after I saw this one:
After studying the mirror, I discovered I needed three metal rings and some metal rods. Where can I get three rings? 
Answer: A TOMATO CAGE.
I made- I mean asked nicely- if Matt would cut up the tomato cage so I could have my three rings and be on my way to creating a masterpiece. 
My Three Rings...Now where to get small metal rods?
I used the metal stuff left over from our drop down ceiling home improvement project.
I cut the long rod into small rods. 
Arranged a pattern around the rings.
Since fire scares me, Matt soldered the rods onto the rings.
The next day, I spray painted the body silver, to cover the burn marks and discolorations. I was going for this look, but
After hot gluing my mirrors on, it turned out like this. 
I didn't like the look of it, so I went web surfing and found this mirror.
I took most of the mirrors off, and followed- as best I could- the pattern above. I must say it looks much much better.
26 comments:
Wow, this looks awesome. I would have never thought to use a tomato cage. Where did you get the little mirrors? I really think I need to make one. Just scared b/c all my stuff lately looks homemade and cheesy so I am a LITTLE intimidated.
You can get little mirrors at any craft store- Roberts, Hobby Lobby,Joann's- possibly Wal-mart.
wow!!! I love it!! I still want to make one like your first one! will you help me?
This is amazing! You made that from a tomato cage! Genius!!!! I will feature this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com tomorrow evening! Grab my "featured" button.
Hi, saw this at the DIY Show Off and had to stop in. So creative!
That is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I hope you can link it up to my link party on Wednesday! www.nikkisniftyknacks.blogspot.com
I see these everywhere (and they're so expensive too!) I don't think I'm quite ready to try it myself yet. Yours looks fabulous!
Popped over here from Motivate me Mondays!
~JILL @ envirocraftiness.blogspot.com
WOW what a great idea!! I love how it turned out!
Great idea! I am busy gathering ideas to make several different types of sunburst and wall mirrors to add to our screen in porch.
Thanks for a great one!
Natalie
you're so clever... well done! would you like to follow me back? have a nice day!
flory
That is so cool. I love it. Very inspiring. I'm going to have to try this.
This is awesome!!!
That looks fantastic! If only I owned a soldering gun...
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Looks great! Wow, from a tomato cage, I never would have thought of that!
Wow - that is way too cool...I love it. I am not a fan of starburst mirrors but I think I would have a blast making one - I wonder if I know anyone who might like one? Hm.....
This project got the most hits at this week's Mad Skills party, so I am featuring you on my blog this morning!
Grab a brag button for your sidebar if you would like one!
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Now that's just amazing! I'd never have thought of it.
Thanks for linking to my blog hop.
Michelle
from Trash to Treasure Decorating
Thanks for linking up! I featured your idea! Come grab a featured button!
http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/showcase-saturday_22.html
Sumo
LOVE IT!!!
that is just WAAAY too much talent for one person! you did great! a tomato cage? I am so impressed. this will be enough amazement to last me all week.
Just found this on Sumo's Sweet Stuff. What a cute idea. Think I may have to steal one of my hubby's tomato cages. I have wanted to make one for my daughter's room for a while. Thanks for the inspiration!
That is just crazy cool.
That looks so cool, and such a clever use of materials!
Fabulous! I love starburst mirrors! So clever and creative! Fantastic job!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Oooo! I like that mirror too.
I like that you used a tomato stake-- way to shop the hardware store for something soooo feminine!
love it!
This is so cool, so creative, I have to try it. Thanks for sharing!!
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