r/IkeaGreenhouseClub • u/ItsCocoRae • 9d ago

Original glass

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What are you guys doing with the original glass shelves when you use acrylic shelves instead?

I might use them as free floating shelves in a different room. But im curious if anyone has a more clever idea.

Thanks!

Pic: Milsbo tall conversion in progress; acrylic shelves & lights should arrive next week.

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u/jenyanydots 9d ago

I use them as glass toppers on desks and tables. This is the one on my work desk. I keep stickers underneath it.

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u/jenyanydots 9d ago

I also put one on top of my wide Milbo. I write stuff on it, lol.

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u/putitinapot 8d ago

That's a great idea!

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u/vapemustache 9d ago

Saving it until someone posts about needing it here.

Every now and then you’ll see someone trying to hunt down the original glass shelving.

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u/SiteStatus8424 8d ago

Your room is so cute!

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u/ItsCocoRae 8d ago

Thank you! 💖

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u/bananasaredigusting 3d ago

I love all the pretty pink and pink disco balls!

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u/ItsCocoRae 3d ago

Thank you! 🧚🏾‍♀️

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u/bananasaredigusting 3d ago

I saw some ghost shaped disco balls for Halloween! 🪩

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u/ItsCocoRae 1d ago

Yes! They are so cute. Im loving all the "summerween" things.

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u/bananasaredigusting 1d ago

Yes! Summerween over here purple glitter spiders and i have rainbow lights out this year. Rainbow lights with white ghosts in the front so it sorta shines through. I bet your whole house is awesome 😆

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u/ItsCocoRae 1d ago

How cute! i love a vibrant house & alternative lighting. 🧚🏾‍♀️

Haha, i certainly practice my free will over here. My living room 🥰 (to the right of the plant cabinet)

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u/ItsCocoRae 1d ago

And my kitchen, left of the cabinet. Peep my iridescent backsplash. Im obsessed. 🧚🏾‍♀️

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u/bananasaredigusting 1d ago

Its so happy and magical. I love the butterflies everywhere too. So nice!

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u/bananasaredigusting 1d ago

Of course you do! It's SO cute eee

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u/rob2688 9d ago

I was just planning to put them in the garage lol. My shelves come tomorrow

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u/nworbnamecaps 9d ago

Could possibly make some glass engraved art with it?

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u/Karl_tpwk 9d ago

Got some plaster columns from hobby lobby and made a side table/bookshelf out of mine. Also very cute room!!

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u/putitinapot 8d ago

I stored mine in the garage in case I ever decide to sell it or give up the idea of keeping plants in there.

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u/User1234Person 7d ago

Easy paint pallet + scrapping knife works perfectly on it

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u/Gustllllll 9d ago

If you have others the same size you could use them for building a custom aquarium/terrarium.
Might need to buy more on the ikea website, its not too expensive i think

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u/OwnTurnip1621 9d ago

I think you're underestimating how difficult it is to do this, it's not worth the effort and probably wouldn't save any money anyways

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u/Gustllllll 9d ago

Your right probably. I saw some guys on youtube doing it with other glass shelves from ikea

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u/OwnTurnip1621 9d ago

Yeah, it's only worth it to do custom stuff when you can't buy what you want off the shelf. It's a little more involved than building a tank but I replaced the front piece of glass on a custom tank and made aluminum trim for it back in high school. I'd need a really good reason to do that again, it was a pain in the ass

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u/BusIllustrious5525 9d ago

The mislbro has chamfered corners making this virtually impossible. The shelves are also tempered, which means they can not be cut.

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u/Gustllllll 9d ago

Oh, didnt know about the rounded corners.
But not being able to cut it doesnt have to be a problem, if you find fitting glass planes the right size (eg for the sides)