Lights
Of Love Centerpiece
This
is a really nice project because even if you put just the same amount
of flowers and greenery, fresh or silk, that you would put into a bud
vase ... it looks so much nicer.
I also like to set it on a mirror tile to reflect as much lights as possible from the votive cups.
The height of the tallest votive cup is the
perfect height, 14 inches, to see over to the guests at the other side
of the table. It was designed so there would be plenty of room on the
tables for family style service.
Lights
of Love Sample of 3 Pedestals cost $8.00
SUPPLIES
NEEDED:
3-14
inch pedestals hot glue
glass
dessert dish ( Walmart-\\$1.00 ) or other planter or dish
glass
gems (\\$1.00-Walmart)
Acrylic
Water (Walmart-that's where I got mine)
florist
foam
tiny
plastic cup (necessary if you are going to do fresh arrangement,
optional
if doing silk)
Spanish
moss (optional)
silk
or fresh flowers and greenery
3
glass votive cups (Walmart-.67cents each
3
votive candles
small
amount of 1/4" ribbon
fabric
coated green wire cut in half (for silk)
Stickum
(any craft store or Walmart)
Instructions
(1) Cut 2 of the pedestals shorter than the others (see graphic)
(2)
Mix 2 teaspoons full of each of the 2 bottles of Acrylic Water into a
plastic cup. Stir according to directions on the Acrylic Water. Pour onto
your dessert plate (or other container you may be using). Let
set until completely set for 2 days or until completely set and not
sticky.
This makes the container level.
(3)
Set your cut pedestals in place ring side up and tack in place with hot
glue and make
sure they are straight.....once
set the pedestals cannot be moved,... EVER (see graphic for where to put
them). This is only temporary and will not ensure the hold of the pedestals
to the glass
dish.
(4)
Mix up Acrylic Water as in Step(2) again and pour onto foot of pedestals.
Add glass gems everywhere BUT the space inside of the pedestals.
Put you plastic
cup
there if you are doing fresh. Or sink your wire there for the foam
if
you are doing silk,,,,ends sticking up so when the time comes to put
in
the foam...the wires will hold it in securely.
(5)
Let set 2 more days.
(6)
Your centerpiece is ready to design. Attach ribbon as shown in graphic
with the seam in front. Make a tiny bow and cover the seam. Add greenery
and 3 flowers...2 in the front and one in the back at the bottom.
(7)
Stick glass votive cups to pedestal rings with "Stickum". Add
candle.
Step
(7) should be done AT the reception site not before
transport...they
are too top heavy that way.
You
may wish to set the arrangement on a mirror square. To make a larger
centerpiece
you may wish to use the 21" pedestals and a larger plate.
Please don't hesitate to call me at 219 769-7572 ... ask for Nancy ...if you have any problems with any of the projects on my website or