Inexhaustible streams
An impromptu stream of water, as well as streams of money, flowers and other objects that personify prosperity, abundance, and profit can “flow” from a floating cup.
A waterfall looks the most natural, which is why many people prefer this “natural” look of a floating cup for decoration.
Let's look at how to simulate flowing water from a floating cup using the example of the next master class.
Components:
- shells, pebbles, starfish and other marine decorative items;
- artificial greenery - leaves, twigs;
- cup, saucer;
- glue "Titan";
- heat gun and glue sticks;
- 1.5 liter plastic bottle made of transparent or blue plastic;
- scissors.
Cut two long parts from the bottle with scissors as in the photo.
Bring each part in turn to the gas stove and hold it over it so that the plastic begins to deform and take on a smooth, sinuous shape. The top and bottom of the plastic pieces need to be modeled so that they are flat and fit well into the cup and saucer.
Carefully and thickly glue the first blank with “Titanium” and glue it so that one end is inside the cup and the other is in the saucer. Using the same principle, glue the second part with one end to the outer part of the cup and the other to the saucer. Using some auxiliary stands, secure the structure until it dries completely.
Then form “water”. Slowly pour Titan glue.
Note! If the glue drips too quickly, you will need to correct it from the bottom up with a wooden stick.
The glue will “cover” the plastic, and thanks to its transparent texture and bubbles, it will create an imitation of frozen water.
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Decorate the saucer with prepared natural material, laying out pebbles and shells in a circle, gluing them either to the “Titan” or using a heat gun. Decorate the cup with the same elements. Arrange the green branches evenly so that the whole composition looks harmonious.
If you are preparing a gift for Easter, you can make a floating cup with eggs.
A step-by-step description of creating such a cup is in the master class below.
Prepare:
- saucer and cup;
- fork (or wire);
- heat gun;
- empty quail eggs, paints;
- Easter chickens;
- artificial flowers;
- glue;
- adhesive plaster.
Glue strips of adhesive tape to the bottom of the saucer and to the side of the cup where the stream will “drain” so that the glue will adhere well.
Bend the fork so that its edges fit well to the saucer and cup. Using a heat gun, coat them well and secure them with stands so that the structure dries well.
Remove the contents from the quail eggs by carefully piercing them with a syringe.
Dry and paint them in the desired color.
Start gluing the eggs, filling the voids between them with flowers and willow branches or whatever you have. Move from bottom to top, forming a “flow”.
You can glue lace ribbons, fluffy chickens, and sisal into the composition.
When gluing, try to cover the entire surface of the “stream” so that there are no gaps.
The finished Easter floating cup will look best on a crocheted napkin.
Types of floating cups
There are a lot of design options. The craftsman can make a design according to his own taste or take into account the preferences of the person to whom the gift is intended. We offer several popular topiary options.
From flowers
This is the most popular type of decor. Flowers made of artificial materials, polymer clay or natural buds. In any case, the composition looks fresh and attractive in spring.
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Additionally, they are decorated with pearls, artificial bugs, butterflies or leaves. Wedding compositions can be decorated with lace or satin ribbon, beautifully gathered into an original frill.
From coffee beans
This option is no less popular. But the craftsmen note that there are several secrets that need to be taken into account when creating such a product.
- It is better to cover the holding base with masking tape;
- paint it the color of coffee beans.
This will help achieve the integrity and attractiveness of the craft. The grains are glued tightly, leaving no “gaps”. Additionally, decorate with dry orange rings, cinnamon sticks or other spices.
Compositions with artificial or natural coins look especially attractive. So you can wish a person prosperity in the coming year.
From fruits and berries
Bright and juicy crafts are created from plastic, polymer clay and other materials. A great opportunity to add some color to your own home or give a juicy gift to a colleague for the holiday.
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You can combine fruits with flowers and spices, and also add butterflies, ladybugs and bugs made of plastic or clay.
Magic grains
When thinking about the decor of a kitchen or dining room, they prefer to use some elements related to cereals, nuts, sweets, and spices. Therefore, for kitchen decoration, floating cups look very harmonious with coffee. The appearance and aroma of coffee beans makes you want to pause, sit down and enjoy a delicious drink.
For lovers of a hot, invigorating drink, we suggest making a steaming cup not in the classic form, but in a slightly unusual way. We suggest making a “floating” Turk with coffee flowing into a cup.
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You will need:
- Turk;
- coffee cup and saucer;
- thick wire;
- chocolate acrylic paint;
- acrylic clear varnish;
- heat gun;
- coffee beans.
Not everyone is ready to sacrifice a new Turk for a craft; the old one will not have a decorative appearance, therefore, following the advice of experienced craftswomen, an imitation Turk can be easily made from a cheap aluminum cup, attaching to it a small handle made from any available materials.
Apply hot glue to the Turk, while it has hardened, you need to immerse the wire in it, after making a loop for stability.
Fix the wire and wait until it hardens. It is advisable to carefully pour several grains into the still hot glue so that they are slightly immersed in the mass.
Pour hot glue into the cup and, immersing the other end of the wire there, fix it so that it also hardens.
When the entire structure has dried, wrap the wire with a napkin glued with PVA glue, immediately forming the shape of a stream.
Pour hot glue on all sides of the prepared surface, inserting coffee beans evenly into the still warm mass.
Glue that is not covered with grains must be painted with acrylic paint. If it is too thick, you can thin it with acrylic varnish.
Carefully and painstakingly paint the stream from all sides. Ideally, you should get a thick stream, similar to hot chocolate or coffee mixed with coffee beans.
To make the entire structure monolithic, you need to glue a saucer to the bottom of the cup.
If you form the shape of the stream perfectly, as the master did in the photo, then the composition will come out magical and absolutely natural.
Such “inexhaustible streams” would be appropriate as a New Year’s gift. The filler can be natural materials or coins.
Floating cups with flowers are more suitable for the spring holidays.
