I came across a DIY video for lanky magnetic flower vases on Curbly that was so magical and simple I decided to transcribe it for you. Essentially, by slipping a metal plate under your table, you can fool your dinner guests into thinking your wobbly, skinny vase (with a magnet butt) can stand up on its own. You can find all of the supplies at your local hardware store.
Supplies
- One sink water line extender/thin metal pipe to use as the vase stem
- A metal sheet to use as a base
- A hack saw
- Superglue
To learn the steps and see the video, read more.
Here's how:
- Trim the pipes down to size using the hacksaw.
- Fill in the base of the pipe with some silicone all-purpose caulk (which will make it waterproof).
- Glue magnets onto the bottom of the pipe using superglue.
- Lay the metal base on your dining table.
- Lay your tablecloth on top.
- Then, put the stem vase on top of both; it should be magnetized to the metal sheet.
- Slip a long-stemmed flower in to the vase. Fini!
Go here to see the video.
Source
Rick Owens
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Do you have to use the metal pipes or can you use something else with a similar shape?
1That's pretty tricky, Casa! I love it.
2Well, I think Curbly was trying to replicate a design they'd seen that was metal. But, I think it would work with any material, plastic, lucite, maybe glass, so long as you're still able to adhere the magnetic to the bottom, and waterproof the base with caulk.
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