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Episode 6079: Pool Party |
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Floating Centrepieces |
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| I was one of those kids
lucky enough to grow up with a pool in the backyard and
have so many fond memories the parties my mother would
host. Once, she purchased little lotus candles to float
in the pool, which looked nice for about 10 seconds before
they all got sucked into the filter. In considering that,
I thought we could create something perfect for your pool
party. They're my own version of floating centrepieces.
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Supplies
- 6 x 12 inch clear, lightweight plastic saucers
- 3 x 6 inch clear, lightweight plastic saucers
- F floral oasis
- Glue gun or water resistant floral stick
- Heavy gage fishing line
- 6 x 4 inch square bricks, tied up with several layers
of thick, clear plastic
- 2 dozen bubble votive candle holders with candles
- Calyx leaves
- Camellia leaves
- 6 branches of Cymbidium orchids
- 6 branches of other-coloured orchids
- 4 bunches of bear grass
- 50 assorted seashells
- Tiny starfish
- Tiny sea urchins
- 24 varying sizes of faux pearls
- 24 large scallop shells
Soak floral oasis in water, then place on plastic saucer.
Stick Calyx leaves into oasis in order to create a kind
of lily pad in the middle of the saucer. Add Cymbidium
orchids, placing them into the oasis, and letting them
droop. Place down some tiny starfish, a sea urchin, and
a few pearls. Try to envision the floor of the sea, where
an abundance of interesting greens grow, then take some
beargrass and add it to the arrangement to give it a nice
texture.
If your party will be taking place at night, create
a nice effect by nestling about three votive candles
into each arrangement, balancing them carefully. One
thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to
make your centrepieces too heavy or they will end up
at the bottom of the pool.
To ensure that your beautiful creations don’t
stray too far, attach some fishing line to the bottom
of each saucer with a dab of hot glue. Then, cover each
brick with plastic, to protect the lining of the pool,
then attach them to the other end of the fishing line.
When you place your arrangements into the pool, the
flowers will really show off as the stars shine above,
and you will be setting sail on yet another great entertainment
idea!
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