Help needed....Please - Wedding Forum

Ghost Bride · #1 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 05:13 AM

Hi,
I have decided to make some feather bouquets for me and my Bsms. I'm not sure really where to start though. I was thinking of using the bouquet handles with the oasis foam in them to put the feathers in. Am I on the right track??

Also, I am going to be painting back drops but not sure where to get fabric paint from? Can anyone suggest anywhere please??

Thanks in advance

XX

Megan · #2 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 05:27 AM

no idea how to help you at all im afraid but didnt want to read and not reply... lovely bouquets and will really fit the theme of your wedding.

Jenny · #3 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 06:04 AM

God Im afraid Im no help either but just wanted to say those feather bouquets are stunning!

Cas · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 06:24 AM

Not idea but am sure if you go into a Hobby craft shop there will probably be some clever soul in there who can help you out?

Hels · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 06:26 AM

No idea either, but was going to recommend h obbycraft too or one of those crafty stalls you get down the market.

saracat · #6 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 06:36 AM

Your bouquet will be totally gorgeous, sorry i can't help with advice but as i am making my own crystal bouquet i just wanted to reply. I am sure some one in a craft shop will be able to help . I searched Google for info on how to make mine and found a great site with diagrams etc. Non-traditional bouquets seem much more popular in the US at the mo so it might be worth having a look.

Sara

Ghost Bride · #7 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 07:52 AM

Thank you all for your replies. I will try a google search and see what comes up.

XX

Jenny · #8 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 09:10 AM

Just a thought but would the oasis hold the feathers?? Maybe using wire in some way would hold them better?? Im sure you'll find someone to help!

Hels · #9 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 10:17 AM

Jenny's post has just made me think too.

When I had a bouquet of silk flowers when I was a bridesmaid, I think they were held together by just wrapping around the bundle of stalks with some of the that white tape stuff (sorry - don't know the technical term). It help them all together really well, and nobody saw the tape bit either,

Ghost Bride · #10 (**permalink**) 08-03-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenny

Just a thought but would the oasis hold the feathers?? Maybe using wire in some way would hold them better?? Im sure you'll find someone to help!

I don't know if it will! Another worry! LOL! I hope it does. If not like you say someone here should be able to help. I hope!! LOL!!

sairy mary · #11 (**permalink**) 11-03-2007, 05:32 PM

The girls are right about hobbycraft luv. If you take your piccy in and ask about how to go about it they will help you find the stuff you need.
They were really good when i was making all my invitiations for the wedding.
Id bet youll get a good price on the bay of E for your feathers and bits and bobs, and im guesing that youd just need florist tape to bind the feathers and wire together.
hope you get it sorted hun.xxxxx

sairy mary · #12 (**permalink**) 11-03-2007, 05:34 PM

Oh and the fabric paint you can get from hobbycart too luv Tell them the size of backdrops you are painting and the material and theyll point you in the right direcction.xxxxxxx

Ghost Bride · #13 (**permalink**) 16-03-2007, 05:22 AM

Thanks for the tips. I will go and ask how I go about this.
XX

sparklygirl · #14 (**permalink**) 20-03-2007, 03:46 PM

Have you tried the works for canvas?