Spindle Vase - Editor's Challenge Project # 3

This sassy little vase is good all on its own, but it also plays well with others.

I made five of these because I thought they would add a touch of whimsy to my long and narrow farm table running right down the center. Other than the spindles (which are actually pretty easy to find) you will need small test tubes,  inexpensive, glass votive holders (mine were 99 cents apiece), washers to fit, Gorilla Super Glue,polyurethane, a paint brush and some flowers. I used mum plants because they were less expensive then buying cuts.

The cheese stands alone!

Apply Gorilla Super Glue to glass votive holder.

Slip on the washer.  I added the washer to repeat the metal on the edges of the spindles. Not neccessar, just a design choice.

What do I do on Saturday nights? I sit on my powder room floor and take pictures of votive holders and washers. Te Hee...

Here's the slick part. Put some glue around the rim of the test tube and then...

Slip it in the wider end of the spindle. It goes all the way to the top of the spindle, but stops just before it comes out. I was very pleased to discover this. Set spindles aside and allow to dry.

When they are dry, put glue at base of spindle and attach it to the washer and votive holder. Almost done!

To give the the spindles a polshed look, brush on a coat of poly.

Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody!

Introducing, the five little soldiers.