Making Candy Orchids
Making Candy Orchids
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The Building Blocks of Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Part 2 by Goergina Clatworthy
Now you have sorted out the guts of your wedding centerpieces, it is time to decide on what to put them in.
The Containers
When it comes to containers, there is a wide choice available to you. Be creative & think outside of the box, particularly if want something different or quirky. Stick with plain & simple for a modern, contemporary look or choose something elegant & luxurious for a traditional & stately feel. Here is a list of some of the most popular choices.
âbubble bowls (âfish bowlsâ), ivy bowls, hurricane lamps
âfooted pedestal bowls, urns
âsilver mint julep cups
âeiffel (tower) or trumpet vases
âmason jars
âphoto cubes
âgift boxes, hat boxes
âwooden crates
âclear glass cylinders
âsquare vases, square bowls
âoversized martini or wine glasses
The Treatments
This is the important part. You have your guts, you have your containers, now how do you marry the two together? The way in which you do this will say as much about your style as your choice of guts in the first place. Again, here are some popular treatments for you to pick from.
âflowers, nosegays
âflowers, wired to topiaries
âflowers, paveed
âde-stemmed single flower heads floating in water: gerbers, roses, peonies
âblooms arranged into pomanders or spheres
âmaple or oak leaves, roses, orchids, gerbers: submerged entirely in water (aka âdrowning roseâ)
âcallas, bear grass, sword grass: submerged & twirled in bubble glass
âroses, orchids, gerbers: submerged plus underwater lighting
âvegetables (gourds, succulents): submerged
Killer Container Fillers
You may have noticed from your initial research, that some designers will add extra elements to the containers themselves. You will probably have seen glass vases lined with wheat grass or perhaps a layer of pretty crystal stones. Water it would seem is not sufficient & you have to add an extra bit of wow with some killer filler! Take a look at these for inspiration.
âgel beads
âvase gems, clear
âvase gems, bright striking colors
âvase gems with underwater lighting
âcranberries, kumquats, cherries, frozen green peas (can take water)
âcoffee beans, candy corn, dried indian corn, popcorn, dried peas, lentils (keep dry)
âcolored water, underwater lighting
âcitrus fruit, arranged cut side out
âblock of floral foam wrapped in sword grass or hosta leaves (placed in square jars)
Snappy Container Wrappers
If you find yourself staring at your beautiful wedding centerpieces & wondering what is missing, then it could be that the addition of a simple wrapper is all that is required.
You are perhaps looking at your glass containers & thinking they look too bare, but add in a piece of pretty satin ribbon, tied around the vase & knotted in place, & Voila! Perfection is reached! Here are some other ideas for snappy container wrappers.
âivy
âraffia
âmultilayered satin ribbons
âberry sprays/garlands
âbark strips
âmarabou feather boas
âbear grass
âbear grass threaded with crystals
Next: Read The Building Blocks of Fabulous Centerpieces Part 3.
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, todayâs leading wedding social networking planning site.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/The-Building-Blocks-of-Fabulous-Wedding-Centerpieces-Part-2/606425
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First Impressions Molds Silicone Mould – Orchids – #1 $15.79 This high-quality silicone mould lets you easily create perfect items for decorating your cakes. The mould is soft and flexible, making it easy to fill with fondant or gum paste and remove the moulded pieces. After unmoulding, dust with lustre or pearl dust or colour as desired.2 cavities/2 designs: 2″Dia × ¼”DMaterials: SiliconeCare: Top-rack dishwasher safe or wash with soap and water and air … |
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First Impressions Molds Silicone Mould – Orchids – #2 $18.50 This high-quality silicone mould lets you easily create perfect items for decorating your cakes. The mould is soft and flexible, making it easy to fill with fondant or gum paste and remove the moulded pieces. After unmoulding, dust with lustre or pearl dust or colour as desired.2 cavities/2 designs: 1¾”Dia × ¼”D and 2-1/8″Dia × ¼”DMaterials: SiliconeCare: Top-rack dishwasher safe or wash with… |
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