Monday 10 September 2012

A Guide On How To Make Flower Pot

By Kerri Turner


Flower pot pens add beauty to festive occasions. They can be used to play party games or to sign party books in birthdays, baby showers and weddings. They require no skill to make and yet the results are fascinating. A single piece is made up of a pen and a diminutive pot packed with coffee beans. You can come up with your piece by using the following Do It Yourself tips.

Ceramic and plastic pots are the common choices. To make your pot more attractive, you can paint it with a suitable color. A metallic or plastic pot will require an oil paint while water paint is suitable for a ceramic pot. If you can draw an exceptional pattern on the exterior, this will produce a terrific piece. Depending on the theme of the party, you can also glue pictures on the surface of the pot.

A silk floral bouquet will work best because it can survive for a longer time compared to fresh floral bouquets. You should begin by trimming the floral stem to a slim diameter. Alternatively, you can remove the outer cover of the stem to leave the inner wire exposed. The wire should not be disturbed because it is the support of the flower head.

It is easier to work with a straight pen. A good example is the common Bic pen. You should start preparing the pen by pulling off its end. Some pens like Bic have an end that is easily detachable from the stem of the pen. If the end is too rigid, use a razor to loosen it or to slash it.

A strong floral tape is used to join the two parts. The tape must have an adhesive that sticks on the wall of the pen. Begin by wrapping the pen from its tip upwards. You can wrap it with two layers of tape to increase the strength. The pen should be wrapped up to half its length.

You should tightly hold the floral part adjacent to the pen to wrap the two parts together. Start by binding the two pieces with the tape upwards. You must be observant to avoid twisting the wire or the pen during this stage. After covering the two parts with the tape, start at the tip again and wrap the entire piece again. Use a strong adhesive to pin down the tape at the bottom of the flower head.

The beans to be used should be cleaned and dried. You do not want your guests to use a dirty pen. Pour the beans into the pot, but do not fill it to the top. You can use any type of beans, glass marbles or tiny attractive stones. Leave a few centimeters from the top to allow for pot tilting.

You should make floral pens that are enough for the pot selected. You should stick them in a pattern so that the final piece looks like a bouquet. They should be held by the beans strongly to remain in position. If you intend to use them outdoors, make sure that your piece can withstand the winds.

Some people prefer to use glass vases and coffee mugs instead of ceramic pots. The surfaces of these glasses and mugs are printable. You should make enough flower pot pens for the people in your party. For a big party, you will require bouquets of many colors. Otherwise, your pieces of art will not meet your expectations.




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