MemberI actually think it looks quite pretty, so if safety doesn’t end up being a concern, I say go for it!
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MemberI like the second photos with the jello. Very interesting!
MemberThey make some floral arranging gel, but I don’t know if it will give you the same texture you’re looking for.
You might also be interested in the clear water gel beads, they’re made for floral arrangements and are safe for tealight candles on top.
MemberI had never heard of this idea – very innovative! It’s a unique look but I’m not loving the bubbles, I agree that they take away from the flower. If you’re looking for a clear filler I’m wondering why you don’t just use water, submearge the flower and float a candle… I realize that’s done a lot but it’s always a good option. 🙂 Also — I think you might be better off with the clear water beads — you can find those on sale alot too!!!
MemberI think it looks pretty. I would be worried about the hair gel drying out and getting crusty – make a small sample (in a shot glass?) and set it out and see how long it lasts.
As far as flammable, I would just go out to the driveway (somewhere cement, away from buildings, cars, people) put a small blob of the hair gel on the ground and light a match and try to set it on fire. You’ll find out how flammable it is…
Memberok found out some new things…
1) it’s not flammable.. i had fiance test it out.
2) it’s been sitting out for 4 days now and its not at all crusty 🙂 its still gel!
3) i agree 100% that i went bubble crazy on this test (i think i mentioned this in my initial post too..???) so i think if i do this there will be FEW bubbles.
4) the gel i bought isn’t really odorous… really can’t smell it 🙂
If anyone else has any ideas let me know though… if i decide to go with this, im going to be very picky and make sure its done right. the advice you’ve all given me is helping me make sure i’ve considered all issues.. so thanks!
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Memberi like it! if you’re planning on using silk flowers, you should come up with some sort of fodder for the bottom (those glass stone things they sell at wally world or something?) to stick them in.
Memberthe jello idea sounds alot better you would be surprised what people do at weddings with centerpeices after a few drinks, the last one i went to the little flower girl blew out a candle and was to close and her face got covered in hot wax , ouch …. jello is safe and im sure some people will poke fingers in to try it lol get gelatine and mix it and it will be clear as thats what makes jello set anyway, love the idea very clever
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