Decorative blooms that can be placed outdoors are typically made of metal. They are very beautiful, but they are hardly unique. They are also quite expensive, especially when several are needed to decorate the landscape. Make decorative glass plate and cup flowers instead. They can be sold, kept or given as gifts to family and friends. Learn how to make decorative glass plate flowers for the yard, and enjoy unique outdoor decor while using mismatched or single plates and teacups that would otherwise end up in the trash or the donation bin.
Necessary Supplies to Make Beautiful Flowers
To make decorative plate and cup flowers for outdoor use you will need one glass plate, a saucer and a teacup. You will also need a sturdy wooden stake, a piece of wood for mounting the plate and cup flowers and strong waterproof epoxy. You will also need a small handsaw and a wood screw of the appropriate length.
Choose a glass plate, saucer and teacup in bright complimentary colors. The fancier the plate and saucer, the prettier and more eye-catching the finished bloom. Clear colored glass plates like the one pictured are absolutely gorgeous. Just about any teacup can serve as the center of the flower. Small lightweight drinking glasses will also work for the center. Use your imagination to come up with plate, saucer and cup combinations that will result in beautiful weatherproof glass flowers that are unique and very striking.
Procedure
Begin by creating a sturdy post to hold the glass flowers. Use a small handsaw to create a pointed end that can be pushed into the ground. In addition, attach a piece of wood to the post that will hold the glass flower head. Use a wood screw to make the attachment secure.
Next, refer to the picture as an example, and glue together the plate, saucer and teacup. Allow the adhesive to dry for twenty-four hours before handling and attaching to the post. Once the glue is completely dry, glue the flower head to the piece of wood on the post. Keep it on a flat surface until it dries completely. After it dries it can be placed outside where it will sparkle and shine in the sunlight.
Optional Embellishments for the Flowers
If desired, paint the post green to make the stem more eye-catching and colorful. Make foliage using thin craft foam, and attach it to the post using a heavy-duty staple gun. The finished glass plate and cup flowers will look even more beautiful.
Do you want to add more bling to these beautiful glass plate and cup flowers? Make glass bead bracelets using stretchy cord. As the picture shows, place the glass bead bracelets around the teacup centers. Glue them to the flowers using strong weatherproof epoxy. The finished glass flowers will look absolutely gorgeous, and you will have unique yard decor that cannot be found in stores.