Ideas for projects using semi-precious stones
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Valerie
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One of my favorite places to visit is our local 'Scratch Patch' where it is possible to get the most beautiful semi-precious stones at a very reasonable price.
I have accumulated a box fill, and would love some creative ideas on what to do with them.
The quantity I have is about half a yard square.
I have accumulated a box fill, and would love some creative ideas on what to do with them.
The quantity I have is about half a yard square.
A selection of the stones.
You sit in among the stones to make your selection. Its great fun for children and adults alike!
13 answers
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Here is a simple thing and it can be quite beautiful, you can mount them onto a framed piece of wood in almost anysize, I did this with seashells for above a door I polyed them but you don't have to do that, and then you can see and touch the stones whenever you want. I will take a picture and post it so you can see what I mean.
Lee Cunningham Green
on May 18, 2015
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You are welcome, I understand I have lots of pretty stones, marbles and seashells LOL so I always have to find something to do with them after a while
Lee Cunningham Green
on May 18, 2015
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Drawer pulls. I am going to take sea glass and make drawer pulls for my daughter's dresser. Those are beautiful stones, btw
Christina Dorrego
on May 18, 2015
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With stones like that, you have a jewelry maker's paradise!
Capernius
on May 19, 2015
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They would be so beautiful in mosaic stepping stones!
Jinny Wilson
on May 19, 2015
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you could frame mirrors with them, use them to cover clay pots, cobblestone walkway in the garden.
Lee Cunningham Green
on May 19, 2015
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If you have a round mold and acrylic you can make beautiful coasters . Dollar tree candle stick holders filled with your stones make beautiful paperweights
Kitty
on May 19, 2015
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If you have a round mold and acrylic you can make beautiful coasters . Dollar tree candle stick holders filled with your stones make beautiful paperweights
Kitty
on May 19, 2015
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You could also use some to put onto picture frames as well as a mirror. You could also perhaps, if you like the idea to display them in a coffee table, where there is glass on top and storage under the glass? Have a look at the table in the picture and you will see what I mean. Very Beautiful stones :) At least you've got plenty of ideas to go at :) Forgot to say that this table is from Ikea :)
Denise Hardy
on May 20, 2015
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Here is a really cool project you can try: http://goo.gl/RG0dUc It would look gorgeous with bright colored stones!
Deirdre Sullivan
on May 20, 2015
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How about a tray, like a snack tray with all sides/breakfast in bed tray, patio tray: line with your gems tight then get an apoxy kit "2 tubes you need to mix", from the craft store and pour over the stones till you have a level flat top. You could get an old tray and spray paint the tray first.
India Em Artist Author
on May 20, 2015
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I have a large heavy glass vase "clear" someone gave me and they glued those little gems all over it with slight spaces using E4000 glue and it is way cool and spiky!
India Em Artist Author
on May 20, 2015
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If you had the time, a backsplash in your kitchen or bathroom would be really cool! Also, my sister will fill up glass bowls from the dollar store with seashells and they end up looking like very pretty decorations. You could do something like that.
Lauren
on May 21, 2015
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