People have used flowers to adorn themselves for thousands of years. As civilizations advanced, beads were made by mixing a paste of ground flower petals and water. A string of prayer beads, known as a rosary is made from rose petals and was first made by gentlewomen during the Middle Ages for their knights to wear. The practice of turning flowers into jewelry is an indication that many of us want to have a keepsake to wear close to us. Now, bridal bouquet preservation jewelry satisfies that desire and is meeting that demand.
You can do it yourself as a project or have a professional complete it for you. Whichever method a person chooses, there is no doubt that incorporating the flowers from your bouquet as jewelry is a very special way to remember one of the happiest moments in your life. One that you can take with you anyplace and at any time.
There are other, more traditional forms of creating keepsakes to be displayed. One has been to dry the bouquet and place the petals in clear glass Christmas ornaments that are appreciated once a year. Another popular option has been to have the flowers and other mementos, such as the invitation, and wedding photo, placed in a frame and sealed behind glass. Hung on a wall or placed on a bookshelf or desk, to be admired for many years.
What is attracting more people to this ancient method is the fact that they are able to carry or wear a piece of a very special moment with them at all times. The pieces can be worn while at work, lunch, exercise, or play. The same is true for cuff links, tie clips, and money clips. You can still have the sealed frame or holiday ornament but you can also have something next to you and with you, all the time.
Now, you can make these pieces yourself or have them sent away where professionals will do the job. It is not difficult to create the beads, the difference in doing it yourself or having the professional do it will be in the metal and intricacy involved.
If you are a do it yourself person, you will not have any problem finding easy to follow instructions. Look in craft stores and on the internet for directions. There may even be classes available in your area.
Sending out for the work to be done is also simple. Contact the vendor to find out if they want the blooms to be dried or simply packaged for them. Then choose the design that you want and is within your budget. If you have a specific design you want used or one that you have created, let them know. Most are happy to work with the brides designs.
Your wedding day is one to be treasured. By preserving your bouquet and turning the flowers into jewelry, you can have a real part of that day with you, on you, all the time. In addition, these pieces make a wonderful keepsake to be handed down for generations.
You can do it yourself as a project or have a professional complete it for you. Whichever method a person chooses, there is no doubt that incorporating the flowers from your bouquet as jewelry is a very special way to remember one of the happiest moments in your life. One that you can take with you anyplace and at any time.
There are other, more traditional forms of creating keepsakes to be displayed. One has been to dry the bouquet and place the petals in clear glass Christmas ornaments that are appreciated once a year. Another popular option has been to have the flowers and other mementos, such as the invitation, and wedding photo, placed in a frame and sealed behind glass. Hung on a wall or placed on a bookshelf or desk, to be admired for many years.
What is attracting more people to this ancient method is the fact that they are able to carry or wear a piece of a very special moment with them at all times. The pieces can be worn while at work, lunch, exercise, or play. The same is true for cuff links, tie clips, and money clips. You can still have the sealed frame or holiday ornament but you can also have something next to you and with you, all the time.
Now, you can make these pieces yourself or have them sent away where professionals will do the job. It is not difficult to create the beads, the difference in doing it yourself or having the professional do it will be in the metal and intricacy involved.
If you are a do it yourself person, you will not have any problem finding easy to follow instructions. Look in craft stores and on the internet for directions. There may even be classes available in your area.
Sending out for the work to be done is also simple. Contact the vendor to find out if they want the blooms to be dried or simply packaged for them. Then choose the design that you want and is within your budget. If you have a specific design you want used or one that you have created, let them know. Most are happy to work with the brides designs.
Your wedding day is one to be treasured. By preserving your bouquet and turning the flowers into jewelry, you can have a real part of that day with you, on you, all the time. In addition, these pieces make a wonderful keepsake to be handed down for generations.
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