Wine Glass To Bell Jar

[Balatong]

Glass terrariums can be pretty expensive, so I decided to make one using a wine glass and drawer knob.

First, I scored the stem with a tapered saw

Then I alternated heating the score line above a candle's flame, and cooling it with ice until the stem and bowl separated


I bore a divot in the drawer knob with a pocket knife just so it could sit in the stem of the glass

I used acrylic paint to give a mushroom look to the knob, and then I glued the pieces together with E6000.
To contain the soil and seedlings I crocheted a shallow disc out of jute, but I'm sure there are other ways to contain what's under the glass bell.

[wendiek]

That is so cool!

I admire you for doing that all by yourself, lots of patience you have!
It looks great! The little mushroom is cute, well done! 

[wersiamese]

Clever and very creative.

Repurposing is the best. Keep up the good work.

wersiamese

[lady4feet]

This is such a wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing the how to.

[junebug6162]

What a fantastic idea! Very cute.

[GoblinofHa]

That's very nice. Thanks for showing the process!