Sunday, September 18, 2011

French Flower Buckets / Pails


I have been busy making French flower buckets/pails for the past few days. I have photographed them against a photo I found on the internet of a real Paris flower shop. It is sort of scary to see mine against the real thing.

I used a miniature pot of daffodils, you have seen here before so you could better understand the scale. If these buckets were 1: 1 scale they would be 13 inch's tall. So I am calling this first group size 13. They were made in the same way the watering cans were.

My weather plays a big part in how the faux galvanized finish comes out on these pieces. It has been very humid here since May, so there isn't much choice in when I can put the finish on them. Better fall weather coming, so I am going to take this finish off and re-do it again soon. But for now... Here they are.
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33 comments:

  1. SaMiRa73September 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Catherine ...what I see looks great, I really wonder if they will look even greater after redoing :-)
    How´s working with the "new" eyes?

    Hugs, Sandra

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  2. CatherineSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    They will just not look so spotty when I re-do them. Which is what I do not like now.

    My eye is perfect, 20/20! Thank you for asking. In a year or so I may have the other eye done. For now... I have good close up vision with the eye that has not been operated on so I am going to wait.

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  3. PattySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Catherine, They came out really wonderful and look like the real thing! I love them. So happy to hear that the operation was a success!! Must feel good. I remember when my Mom had that surgery.......she was amazed how blue the flames on our gas stove were........LOL

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  4. rosannaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    So nice! I think that the spots add realism, the real things aren't shiny or clean, rather on the dark side I dare say. I truly love yours.Have fun, Rosanna

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  5. TeresaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Those are great! I love them. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

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  6. ElianaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I really enjoyed it! The galvanized finish is amazing!
    Hugs

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  7. Maria IrelandSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    They are great. They look so real. I love them. Hugs Maria

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  8. Case di BambolaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Oh my god, they are so beautiful! I wish I was able to make them for my flower shop!!! They're just was I had in mind! Sigh, I'd better learn some metalsmith techniques :)
    Hugs

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  9. The Old MaidSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    So pretty! Can't imagine what you will do with them next, Catherine! Flora is right, seeing all the beautifull things you make I wish I could do the same!:)

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  10. onbeingaminimumSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    They look fabulous. The colours are so effective, I can't believe you are going to mess with them, they look perfect in the photograph.

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  11. LatainaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I am always amazed at what you do. They are fantastic!!! =)

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  12. JosjeSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    A few good bunches of flowers, a couple of price labels, and they would just blend in with the other ones. So good! Just as the others said, I rather like the weathered effect on them! But I'm sure that you as a metal smith know how to make them look even better.

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  13. FloraSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I visited Paris in February, years ago. I remember the feeling of light-headedness that gave me flowers, displayed on the sidewalks, where the colors seemed forever crystallized in the cold.
    Sweet memories ...
    Yours pails are perfect :-)
    Mini hugs, Flora

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  14. RosamargaritaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Son hermosos!
    Un abrazo

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  15. Norma BennettSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    They're a delight and I like this finish too, they look like they've held many many bunches of beautiful flowers before which adds to their charm I think.

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  16. Linda CarswellSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Oh Catherine.....!!!!

    These pails certainly have that 'essence of Paris' about them.....I love how at first glance they all look the same, but on closer inspection they all have their own individuality........PERFECT!!!!

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  17. CatherineSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Exactly my thought Josje... Buckets packed with one type of flower. And in each bucket... A long pick with a black (small) sign telling you in white writing how many Euros they are. ;-)

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  18. Alessandra Collar LipmanSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Love love love! Such talent...

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  19. BevSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    They look perfect as they are Catherine, I wouldn't change a thing about them - you are being far too critical of your excellent work!

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  20. miraclechickenSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    They are perfect! Exactly like the real ones. I wouldn't re-do anything---

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  21. Garden of MiniaturesSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Really great,I see them standing before a flower shop in Paris :-)!Jeannette x

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  22. Marie-LaureSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Now I understand ;-)
    Great, realistic and perfect flower buckets !

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  23. La casa de ElisaSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    ¡¡ fantasticos .... besos ¡¡¡

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  24. carmenSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    fantásticos!!

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  25. LucilleSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Catherine, your buckets are perfect as they are. I would not do a single thing to change them!

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  26. otterineSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    These are marvelous! :D I wouldn't change them, either!

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  27. Drora's minimundoSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    They look fantastic just as they are.

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    omg woman!!! they are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Linda x

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  29. AlexandraSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    oh how lovely they are so real.
    You've done great.
    What a beautiful pictures you have made.

    Pure Enjoyment, Alexandra

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  30. SandraSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    I agree, they look totally realistic. Great work as usual.
    Sandie

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  31. PeiwenSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Fantastic works as always. BEAUTIFUL!!

    Peiwen

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  32. Terra October 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    This is my first visit here and I looked at quite a few posts to see your beautiful creations and settings. The sketch of your cat is charming.

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  33. MugsieDecember 11, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Catherine - are you selling any French flower buckets yet? I an really keen to use some for my flowers - they are really authentic looking.

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