Big mistake! All the petals stuck together once the plaster of paris was applied. I originally tried making plaster of paris flowers with peonies, ranunculus, and roses.
For one, the more petals the faux flowers have, the more difficult this project is. Small batches are the way to go! The fewer the petals on the faux flowers, the better.ĭuring my first attempt at making plaster of paris flowers for napkin rings, I learned a lot. The next time I mixed it, I used 1/3 cup plaster to 2/3 water and that was much easier to use up before it started to dry. I didn’t come close to using all the plaster before it dried. When I started this project I used one cup of plaster to 2 cups of water (the mixing ratio is 1:2). Once it starts to dry it gets very clumpy and difficult to work with. Here is what I learned while making my plaster of paris floral napkin rings: When it comes to plaster of paris, work in small batches.Īs the directions say on the container, you have 6-10 minutes to work with plaster of paris before it starts to dry. Though it’s a tad bit messy, it is super fun to work with and I would definitely work with it again. If you’ve never worked with it either, don’t let that stop you from trying this project. What you should know first is that I had never worked with plaster of paris before making plaster of paris floral napkin rings.
Plastic plaster rings trial#
This will save you a tremendous amount of trial and error time. The beauty of the curve is that I can take what I learned and pass the helpful information on to you. If I can make these plaster of paris floral napkin rings, you can too! There was a learning curve with this project. Like every DIY I share here, this one is perfect for beginners. If I can make these napkin rings, you can too. I was determined to try and make them work for my Summer DIY napkin rings. After spending some time on Pinterest, I fell in love with the light, airy, and delicate look of plaster of paris florals. Sure, I could have hot glued some faux flowers onto napkin rings, but I wanted to do something a little more than that. It’s no secret that I love flowers, so I wanted to come up with a floral napkin ring. With the arrival of Summer, I wanted to make some napkin rings for the gatherings we plan to have for family and friends on the farm. When they found out I made the napkin rings, they were extra touched by the sentiment. They were so fun and easy to make! The best part was that our family and friends loved them. Last Fall, I had so much fun making twine pumpkin napkin rings for the Thanksgiving table. Nothing is more personal than something homemade. One of my favorite ways of making guests that dine with us feel special is to add my personal touch to the table. More than that though, I want guests to feel comfortable and welcome. My goal is always to create a pretty table. Mixing and matching different dishes with beautiful linens, arranging flowers, and finding the perfect candles are just a few of my favorite things about designing a tablescape for everyone to enjoy. I get so much joy from setting a beautiful table. These DIY plaster of paris floral napkin rings are the perfect way to dress up any table and add some extra love to it for those who gather around.
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