#glass dome
Blue tits under glass dome
Away with the Fairies by Laura Brownhill
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/259751731/taxidermy-blue-tits-under-glass-dome
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Glass domes (left and centre) compared to plastic domes (right)
Away with the Fairies by Laura Brownhill
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CountryTreasuresUK
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One of my miniature world pendants - A man and woman are riding a cloud through the starry night, closed with a glass dome on the front. Enjoy!
Available at:
www.etsy.com/shop/MicroJewellery
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A few of a good number of miniature details that will go inside my next project, a tiny Victorian library inside a pocket watch.
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Another of my miniature worlds, a tiny fairy sitting on a rock on the edge of a pond with magical flowers surrounding her. On the top it is closed with a glass dome and the wings are actual insect wings which I sourced from a dead strange kind of wasp I found lying around.
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One of my miniature worlds! It is a private commission for a pendant featuring the Little Prince sitting together with the fox on a field of grass and flowers.
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A miniature town under a glass dome, all pieces are meticulously crafted and every tiny element is hand-painted including the roof-tiles, pavement and windows.
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Miniature world pendant. Tiny man resting under a fly agaric mushroom and giant blades of grass and plants.
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Bubbling Dome by Yellowdot Design
For the Yellowdot design studio in Hong Kong, soap bubbles served as inspiration for this Bubbling called glass dome lamp. Bubbling illuminates, protects, and displays treasured objects and collectibles with the playful shimmers of soap bubbles on top.
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Available in my Etsy shop:
A glorious glass dome capturing the iconic ballroom scene from the beloved Jim Henson’s classic film Labyrinth. Handsculpted, painted, embellished with sparkles, it will make a unique addition to your Labyrinth-themed collection or David Bowie shrine.
The velvet-lined base reflects the iconic imagery from the film: the Labyrinth stone wall, the moss that follows you with its eyes, pillars of the fantasy ballroom, clock face, and the memorable line “It’s Only Forever” spelled in glitter.
Encased inside a clear glass dome is the beautiful dancing couple, realistic and very detailed. His Majesty’s frock coat is embellished with real Swarowski crystals; young Sarah’s dress glows with an opalescent sheen.
The dome is 4.5" tall and 3.5" in diameter at the base.
Each glass dome comes lovingly wrapped in a silk pouch, inside a luxurious protective cylinder case that can be further used as a decorative container.
NOTE: Each dome is made to order, each figurine and base is hand-painted and embellished individually, so subtle variations in color are natural.
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The Metropolis - Capital City.
I see a lot of watch innards in my work. Using a disassembled movement, the “skeleton” of any watch, as the basis for a tiny city has been rolling around in my head for a long time. Most of the holes for the “buildings” are already there. I sometimes need to pop the “jewels” out, usually low grade rubies, so all the holes are available. Many of the “buildings” are seriously tiny, sub 1 mm wide and a few millimetres high. They can also be very sharp. My first attempt wasn’t great as I couldn’t get the “buildings” straight and parallel. Take two using putty hardened before installing all the “buildings”. Third time’s the charm. A little futuristic city with a range of buildings, tiny details and a central “lake” using clear resin. You can’t really see it in the photos.
Here is the dilemma I faced:
It needed to be photographed without the glass so you can see the details, texture and how light plays off it at different angles. It is designed to be a pendant on a chain but for that use I have to stick down the glass dome permanently. If you want it as a piece of art, sculpture, desk ornament, assemblage - I can leave the glass unattached. If there was a way I could do both I would but I can’t see any way to do that using my current skills, supplies and equipment. If it’s displayed on a shelf close to eye level it would be great to keep the glass on to avoid dust but also be able to take the glass off to see all the minute detail. It will also get a lot of attention as a unique jewellery piece on a long chain.
So I leave that option to you - just let me know. It will be the same price for either option.
Components:
- Silver tone tubing - polished
- Two part putty
- Vintage silver tone watch movement
- Assorted watch stems
- Assorted watch bar springs
- Assorted winders
- Assorted balance staffs
- Earring posts
- Pins
- Electronic probes
- Clear resin
- Assorted tubing
- Miscellaneous parts
- Assorted crimps/beads
- Pinions
- Glass dome
- Brass disk
- Brass setting tray
- Eye up loop
Build time: 7 hours
Under the glass dome the pendant is just under 2 inches (4.5cm) high and 1 inch (2.4cm) wide. The chain would be brass gold tone rollo link at the length you would like to wear it at with a lobster claw clasp.
Thanks for looking!
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I’m trying to get as many items finished in time for Christmas. Here is a basic little solar system made with resin and glass that would be a unique gift for someone interested in all things celestial. It’s only an inch wide and half an inch deep. The planets “hover” suspended in water clear resin above the fine copper clock hairspring. I dusted some holographic glitter on the black background - it’s very subtle with colour flashes only visible while moving the piece around in the light. I love sparkle but I didn’t want it to look like a cheap christmas bauble or snow globe.
All the planets are in order and relative size within reason. The planets are also in different metallic colours - silver, copper and gold. Saturn has her ring. It’s mounted on a vintage brass gear. I have it on a fine brass and black ball necklace that also sparkles with movement. If you are buying the piece for a man it can be put on a black rubber or leather cord. It should be worn high on the body/neckline.
It’s understated yet very unique and sure to evoke comments and break the ice at gatherings at this time of year. It is available in my Etsy store.
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