Katie Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 wow, motherhen, just like to say im more than impressed with your flowery eglu!! its great!!!! you should be doing commisions! well done, it must have taken you ages though. i wouldn't have the patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Only about three hours and that allowed time for different colours drying and emptying wine bottles for weekend container construction. I think Paul Smith type stripes would look good as well but that would be really fiddly with masking tape etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I haven't seen the flowery Eglu yet just off for a look.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 it looks really impressive - well done! i want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Jane, I love your Flower Power eglu its so cool , let me know when you are taking comissions and I will pop mine round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Fantastic Jane, I love the flowery Eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Wow - a modern day Picasso is amongst us Chicken owners! It might be worth something in a few years. Can just see you now on the antiques Roadshow Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Thats fab customising Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndz Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 yea i love the flowery eglu too! what paint did you use? do you know if any types of paint could be harmful for chickens if they eat it as i would love to paint mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 ahh good line of questioning Lyndz, I wanted to ask this too, but waited to see if anyone else did 1st ...thanxs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I just used the Plasti-kote fast drying enamel - it said it was suitable for all surfaces including plastic and I got the impression it would be safe because it says it is suitable for children's toys. Mine haven't really pecked at it at all. It needed 2 coats to get a solid rather than streaky look. I have yet to find out how it will survive snow, frost, cleaning etc - will post observations as they occur. It also comes in tiny jars, so not expensive to get several colours but brushes do need cleaning with white spirit or special brush cleaner. It dries really quickly. http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/Site/productsdetail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=42# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndz Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 cool thanks motherhen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Jane - you're this weeks' STAR! Your Eglu looks fab in the Newsletter! Hurrah!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I was a bit chuffed to be in the newsletter - must add it to my CV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Jane you were an absolute inspiration - I would never have done it without you. 'Tis done - and no. it's not pink spots Gina - much more boring than that! Photos are in the Chicken Gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I have just enjoyed admiring your works of art. WOW Well worth the wait during today - it must have taken you all day to do. What paint did you use - the work looks very fine. Have you had any art training? I hope you are feeling right pleased with yourself - worthy of cracking open a serious bottle while you sit and admire them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Thanks Jane - you can have the wine for me - better share it with Sarah though Carl came home as I was just finishing and sat with a glass of beer and admired them. I used the paints you suggested - they are brilliant and dry so quickly. I mixed colours so now I need to buy some more ramekins Ellie - aka Mrs.Nosey - has been pecking at the buttercups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 wow Lesley they are brilliant.........Well done, not sure mine would turn out as good if I tried to paint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 OK omleteers - the challenge is on now. Do you fancy customising your eglu? I know there has been some mention of spots - if it's good enough for Damien Hirst......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Or stripes! Come on the rest of you - let's see what you can do - the weather will be just right tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 They look absolutely brilliant Lesley, I'm so impressed at your artistry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autism Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Lesley, Only just come in from the garden and couldn't believe my eyes Youre such a clever chick The eglu's look so chic Yours admiringly!!!!!! Jane x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Wow Lesley, is that your Eglu with the flowers, birds and bees on? It's lovely! Can you come and do mine - I'm way too busy at the moment!! Congrats, it's beautiful - you and Jane deserve a place at the National Gallery! By the way, if it is your album, it's untitled - do you want it naming or can you get to the properties menu?? Let me know if you can't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Lesley, I just saw your pics. The eglus look great, you are artistic! I love the bees, and the detail on the foxgloves & butterfly. Excellent! You've really started something clever here Jane. It could be a good selling point for Omlet too. I may have to wait until they market a paint by numbers version Or let Esther do it Yours in admiration too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Really nice work Lesley, glad to hear your girls are appreciative too. Will have to get my thinking cap on and have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
