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23-02-2007, 03:09 PM
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Wife of the Ginger One
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Crystal and wire bouquet question
I have see this lovely alternative to a flower bouquet... I had decided not to carry anything but i have fallen in love with this. The only trouble is that it is 6 weeks to go and i had not budgeted in the £105 needed to buy one. I have checked on ebay and the crystals would cost about £6 and the ribbon isn't a problem as i have some left from my dress but I have no idea what sort of wire is used.
Does anyone make their own jewellery and if so can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Sara
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23-02-2007, 03:31 PM
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Oooo, that's a lovely alternative!
You probably want Karen, she makes these sorts of things. I am sure she'd have loads of advice.
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23-02-2007, 04:13 PM
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I like that it's different. Definitely ask Karen!
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23-02-2007, 05:34 PM
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I think you can buy the wire in h obbycraft. Though not exactly sure on the width needed.
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24-02-2007, 04:15 AM
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Thanks for those links Tweetiepie, I have had a good look on ebay and someone is selling a DIY kit for £30 but it says that it includes 24 gauge wire so i think i will go to hobby craft and see how much it costs there on its own. That seller have some lovely crystal bouquets but i am trying not to spend too much more on the wedding.
Sara
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24-02-2007, 04:02 PM
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Oh wow Sara
I  it!
Looks beautiful. I hope you can make / buy your own at a cost you are happy with!
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24-02-2007, 05:04 PM
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I hvae had a chat with Terry and we decided that if I want one i can have one but after looking at all the different bouquet styles i don't know what i want!
I can get a kit to make a posy style one for £30 or I have seen them for as little as £50 but I am not sure if they are as nice as the ones i saw originally. I have also seen some that are more shower like ( see attached) and like those too altohugh i am worred that they will be a bit much and not so simple and stylish......oh decisions decisions.
The burgundy one can be done to match my wedding colours.
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24-02-2007, 05:09 PM
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Oooh wow I love the first and second ones of the pics you attached. They are so unusal and stylish and they'll look stunning on your big day!
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26-02-2007, 07:38 AM
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They are really nice.
I use 28 gauge wire for my bead work.
I think I got it from hobby craft.
If you need any more info just give me a shout
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26-02-2007, 08:56 AM
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I think i liked the original one you posted best but then i like simple things  The middle one of those three is lovely too |
26-02-2007, 12:36 PM
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I have decided to go for the original one and i am going to have a go making it myself! I will post a picture when it is finished.
Sara
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01-03-2007, 03:00 PM
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owww those piccy you posted are totally gorgeous babe! i wanna do it all over again but do it all different theres so many gorgeous styles and stuff out there.
They are all stunning hun and i bet youll look lush.xxxx
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07-03-2007, 02:12 PM
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The beads arrived today!!!!  I have had a little play tonight to see how they will look and see if it is something i can actually do myself without totally messing it up.
Half an hour and very sore fingers later I have 28 stems with beads on, but i think i will need more wire as thats one reel finished already and only 5 supplied. Still thats pretty easy to buy.
I will take some photos over the weekend when i do some more to show you how i did it.
Sara
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14-03-2007, 10:34 AM
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My bouquet is not yet finished but here it is so far. I am finding it quite easy although it does make my fingers ache after a while. I have run out of silver wire so have stopped for now but i hope i can carry on this weekend. I have also included my garter in the photo as i finished that last week.
Sara
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14-03-2007, 12:12 PM
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Wow, you really are clever doing all of that. I wish I was arty, unfortunately my brother and sister inherited that gene and not me. Can't wait to see the finished item.
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21-03-2007, 09:27 AM
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It is finished!!! It looks a little messy in this picture as i have not taken the time to 'arrange' the stems as they are going to be packed and arranged when we arrive at the venue.
I am pretty happy with how it turned out and it was a lot cheaper making it myself.
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21-03-2007, 09:29 AM
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21-03-2007, 09:37 AM
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well done that's brilliant
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25-03-2007, 03:09 PM
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WOW! That looks great! 
Well done!
It will mean a lot more that you made it yourself too!
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