Most cloches / domes are made of glass, especially the vintage ones...
but you know I love using unexpected materials in new ways,
so I created a dome from a wire tomato cage!
I showed it covered with ivy in a past post, but of course it can be used WITHOUT the ivy...
The wire form is an industrial-style way
to create a 'cloche' effect:
to create a 'cloche' effect:
Place it over several small items to add the finishing touch to any vignette.
It's also indestructible, great for use outdoors in EVERY season...
[and at @ $2.99 per wire tomato cage,
it's a VERY inexpensive way to get a lot of usable style!]
Another easy way to create a dome is to use a metal lampshade frame...
Simply remove the fabric, and use the bare metal frame to top a gathering of items.
Lampshades come in endless sizes and styles,
so you can create dozens of different domes!
This is a great use for old lampshades, since the fabrics get stained and torn -
you can pick them up for a song at thrift shops and the Goodwill outlets!
Thank you, love this idea, I pinned it!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU, Christa!
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