Rob Buchholz
Deck
Plywood deck set on top of the styrofoam for added strength. I knew there would be a great deal of foot traffic on top of the vase so a layer of plywood was applied to the top of the project. Later, a bithuthane waterproof membrane was applied to the entire top surface of the vase. Mirror mosaics were then placed atop the membrane and grouted; the entire vase is water tight. Also viewable from this picture is the 1/4" steel plate recessed 13" below top of vase. This is where the steel sleeves would eventually be placed... the flower stems would then slip over the sleeves.
Deck
Plywood deck set on top of the styrofoam for added strength. I knew there would be a great deal of foot traffic on top of the vase so a layer of plywood was applied to the top of the project. Later, a bithuthane waterproof membrane was applied to the entire top surface of the vase. Mirror mosaics were then placed atop the membrane and grouted; the entire vase is water tight. Also viewable from this picture is the 1/4" steel plate recessed 13" below top of vase. This is where the steel sleeves would eventually be placed... the flower stems would then slip over the sleeves.