I have a request to do terracotta and gold celtic centerpieces at $25 or less..... like 75 of them...
My brain is dead today. Any suggestions out there?
My brain is dead today. Any suggestions out there?
Terracotta and gold Celtic centerpieces
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We need more info, are these xmas or formal can you use terra cotta pots with gold sprayed lemon leaf or terra cotta ribbons gold branches, there are many options clay saucers, gold pine cones, a trip to the woods.
P Bird
P Bird
University dinner - creative
They just called and said they need 50-100 centerpieces for mid December for a University dinner. They don't have to be elegant and sophisticated.
They said they love my work and creativity... that stunted my brain power. Compliments do it everytime... don't know why!
I was thinking the terra cotta pots with patina look with moss placed here and there on the outside..and gold sticks coming out of them... but then I just stared into the air and couldn't think...
They just called and said they need 50-100 centerpieces for mid December for a University dinner. They don't have to be elegant and sophisticated.
They said they love my work and creativity... that stunted my brain power. Compliments do it everytime... don't know why!
I was thinking the terra cotta pots with patina look with moss placed here and there on the outside..and gold sticks coming out of them... but then I just stared into the air and couldn't think...
njgraham
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I like the idea of gold pinecones and lots of texture. At first I thought to stencil a Celtic symbol on the pot, but then realized it would be too time-consuming for the $. I would use your moss on top instead of on the pot, but I would rub the pot with gold so the terra cotta shows thru. There is a great product I have gotten at Michael's that comes in a little tube and you can just rub it on--looks good. I would tend to intersperse gold elements and terra cotta colored flowers with the moss, but I tend to like a compact look.
The Celtic element really throws me for a loop. What's that about? Is the school oriented that way or is it their theme for this event?
I miss Michigan! Why aren't they using copper?? (For those who don't know Michigan, the area where she is is referred to as Copper Country for the old copper mines there).
The Celtic element really throws me for a loop. What's that about? Is the school oriented that way or is it their theme for this event?
I miss Michigan! Why aren't they using copper?? (For those who don't know Michigan, the area where she is is referred to as Copper Country for the old copper mines there).
Did a little research and found these
The single spiral is the oldest and most recorded of these motifs. It has symbolized the concept of growth, expansion, and cosmic energy, depending on the culture in which it is used. To the ancient inhabitants of Ireland, the spiral was used to represent their sun. A tightly wound, clockwise spiral represented their shrinking winter sun.
These would be easy to make with oaisis (or other) aluminum wire
The borders of the illuminated manuscripts, the Book of Kells, Book of Durrow, and the Book of Lindisfarne are adorned by various patterns - spiral patterns, key patterns, interlacing, plaiting and ropework.
Could you find a pattern similar to this at the fabric store in the trim section and put around the pots?
These would be easy to make with oaisis (or other) aluminum wire
Could you find a pattern similar to this at the fabric store in the trim section and put around the pots?
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