Shane333 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 A pic of my homemade fountain. I want to thank everyone here for the ideas and the info on what to use and how to do it. It was alot of fun to make and to USE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane333 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Another pic of the fountain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane333 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 The etching I did on the glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JM_IrishCoop Report post Posted December 9, 2007 What did you use to do the etching? I want to do it to my fountain! Looks great by the way. Very good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Looks great! Now you just need a GOOD absinthe to louche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted December 9, 2007 What he said! That fountain is far too creatively elegant to waste on La Feh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwydion Stone Report post Posted December 9, 2007 SWEET! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larspeart Report post Posted December 9, 2007 That is a really, really nice-looking fountain. I think the etching is what puts it over the top. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metodd1 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Now I'm motivated to make my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabrina Report post Posted December 9, 2007 beautiful...love it..love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pan Buh Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Excuse me, but, fuck yeah, man. Now you're going to have to do an exploded diagram and step-by-step explanation of the parts and processes necessary to replicate this wonderful unique fountain of yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Gorgeous work. I'd love to know how to do the etching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrick Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Awesome work! Much nicer than my first fountain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metodd1 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Check this out for some glass etching info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane333 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 For the etching I used this glass etching cream called Armor Etch. I put masking tape on the glass and used a razor knife to cut out the design. Applied the etching cream, let it set and then washed it off. That's it. You can buy adhesive stencils to use. All of this can be found at any hobby shop. I got mine at the Hobby Lobby in my area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbphd Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Gotta love Hobby Lobby and I gotta say I love your fountain. You're making me want to make another one myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Thanks, y'all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScrin Report post Posted December 10, 2007 What type of drill do you use to create the holes for the taps? The fountain looks magnificent by the way. Good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salsa Report post Posted December 10, 2007 ooh nice... i like it! we gotta get a how-to list together for folks new to the game, esp. how the hole drilling pain 'n' suffering (read: "shattering")...:o so how'd you drill this? tell us the whole boring story... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trid Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Very nice work. The etching is definitely a nice touch, as well. One day I'll get off my butt and take a stab at it, myself...one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluescat Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat B. Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Nice! I think what I really like about it is that overall it looks so sturdy! Solid construction! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Very good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetzster Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Impressive work Shane333!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audiophile Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Quite inspiring work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy B. Report post Posted December 11, 2007 Ditto what everyone else has said! So what are the details of what you bought where to put it together? -- T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlyssaDyane Report post Posted December 11, 2007 That is a beautiful fountain. I am imspired to make another one. Just a bit of encouragement for people: etching on glass is VERY easy - and looks impressive. If you can't find it in a hobby store - most paint stores (like Sherwin Williams) also carry the cream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trid Report post Posted December 12, 2007 Just curious...might be heading out to the local Home Despot tonight for drill bits...what's the proper size hole for the commonly available spigots ...is it 3/8" or is it larger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
