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Post #640823 by Greg_D_R on Sun, Jun 17, 2012 4:33 PM

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On 2012-06-17 14:44, VampiressRN wrote:
I agree...the trio looks great. A lot of work and time, but the outcome is fabulous!!!

You know, the funny thing is, after practicing on the single floats, I knocked out the 4 stranded ones in 5 or 6 hours, including wrapping the twine.

Here are some links:

Glass floats
http://stores.ebay.com/Seashells-Plus-More/Glass-Floats-/_i.html?_fsub=2733930012&_sid=19943502&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

1" glass cutter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280395479422

Candelabra sockets
http://www.nationalartcraft.com/subcategory.asp?gid=1&cid=27&scid=27

e12 base colored lights that will clear a 1" hole
http://www.bulbtown.com/6S6_BLUE_130V_MINIATURE_BULB_E12_BASE_p/9063.htm