Feed Me, Seymore...

I so want to make a set of pendant light fixtures for my new beach house. Unfortunately, until now my efforts have been failures. Here is something similar to what I want to make:


These are pricey, but as a glass artist, I thought I could do it. I've made candle holders using the same basic design:

Admittedly, this is a smaller version, but, I mean...How hard can it be???? Well, let me tell you, it's not nearly as easy as I thought it would be. Now I see how the artist who made these can charge so much. There's lots of expertise involved! She deserves every penny she gets.

As I mentioned earlier, my first efforts have been less than successful. I've tried 2 layers, one layer, fast drape, slow drape...so far, no luck. Here is one I have lovingly dubbed "Audrey" after the gigantic plant in Little Shop of Horrors.

The front view...not so bad, right?

Now take a look at the view from the front...

Can you see the resemblance?????