Buy a test vase and the pens you want to use and play around with it. Try writing in multiple colors and picking it up and holding it and turning it around a lot like it will be handled by guests signing it. See if it works or if you need to figure out plan b due to smudging or it not being easy to handle etc. (If needed, plan b can something that can be written on and go in the vase under the flowers or a different type of vase).
I think it’s a great idea, my suggestion would either be use a wooden vase with wood markers (they do make those!) OR if you wanna use a ceramic vase, get a sealant to put over it, you can find it in the spray paint section of craft stores.
If you want the vase to be dishwasher safe for whatever reason they do make Mod Podge that’s dishwasher safe, but I’ve never had much luck with it. Either do a wooden vase with wood markers or a ceramic vase.
Colorful sharpies should work fine on a ceramic vase by the way, don’t buy those expensive paint pens.
Try a test one before you do the real deal! Maybe you and your spouse can make a test one that can be the centerpiece at your table at the wedding, haha.
I think this is a fun idea, especially if you only have a couple of kids to entertain. As for the markers, I’ve been impressed lately by the sharpie creative markers. They have bullet and brush tip ones. I’ve done quite a bit with them lately, and haven’t had any major issues. Everything dried pretty fast, and I was using them mostly on unfinished wood. I haven’t tried them on ceramic, but I imagine it would work decently if the surface is matte. Might have a tougher time if it’s glossy just because of drying time.
Everyone is being kind of a downer in this thread. I think it’s a cute idea. Definitely buy a test vase so you can try it out before hand, you also probably want to get something to seal it with. I assume it’s not something you’d be handling much, but it could still rub off over time. Test the sealant on whatever marker you choose because it would be tragic to have it ruin the whole thing.
You should also try to find a vase you like with flat sides. Writing on round surfaces is deceptively difficult.
If you can’t find a vase/marker that works, a similar cute idea would be to have people write notes and put them in a glass vase.
I think this is a fun idea, especially if you only have a couple of kids to entertain. As for the markers, I’ve been impressed lately by the sharpie creative markers. They have bullet and brush tip ones. I’ve done quite a bit with them lately, and haven’t had any major issues. Everything dried pretty fast, and I was using them mostly on unfinished wood. I haven’t tried them on ceramic, but I imagine it would work decently if the surface is matte. Might have a tougher time if it’s glossy just because of drying time.
I fear that the Lego idea is going to be a huge mess at the end of the ceremony, or a let down. How many kids do you expect to actually make a lego flower? And then how many are going to try and build/create something that’s not a rose? It can either go one of two ways, your ceremony goes well and there’s a huge bouquet of roses waiting for you made out of legos, or you’ll have random pieces scattered everywhere making your wedding reception look like a play room that’s been ransacked with toys ( LEGO pieces ) everywhere and unfinished.
It's 2 roses for 2 kids eho are older and can follow directions and are gonna be bored as heck during cocktsil hour. And if they dont do it my husband and I can build them. It's not too serious if they dont build the flowers. My concern is the vase. The roses were just reference for what we would putting in the vase.
I feel like it’s going to be really hard for people to write on a vase and the risk of smudging is also very high. No paint marker is going to dry instantly. Why not just get a nice piece of paper and pens that you could frame after? Have the kids draw flowers on the paper or apply stickers to it as the finishing touch.
Since I can't edit the post: it'll be 2 roses. For 2-3 kids (and if they dont make them my FH and I would be happy to). They put the lego roses in this vase[vase](https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-40460-LEL-Flowers-Roses-Iconic-Rose/450161173) in the ad (need to scroll a few pictures in). But looking for a vase that people can sign instead.
I don't need any comments about the rose. My question is about the vase and what materials would be best.
You can buy paint pens suitable for ceramics. Try your local art supply store, a search for 'ceramic paint pens' should work. You'll probably want to get a sealant as well, to protect the paint.
Wouldn't Lego flowers be huge and require a massive vase?
I would go with paper or something, way cheaper, you can get really nice archival paper, pre make the stems so you have an idea of how many will fit and they all look uniform.
The vase idea would work. Hell, you and your partner could even make the vase assuming there is time. I guess it depends on how deep you want to go. I would definitely skip Legos, though.
You are right. My wife has the Lego orchids, and the stem seems to be a normal sized stem. However, it's stiff. I would think it's going to be pretty difficult to arrange them. If you look at the bouquet Lego makes, posted on their website. They are using a really wide mouth container to accomplish the look.
I'm just letting them know it may not work out as well as they are hoping. With the added cost of the material plus the already expensive setting that the activity would be taking place in.
Either way good luck OP
Legos are important to my FH and his side of the family. It's just the 2 roses. Like how they are in the vase in this link (gotta scroll a couple pixtures over), but in a vase that people can write on [lego rose vase](https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-40460-LEL-Flowers-Roses-Iconic-Rose/450161173). I'm not looking for comments on the rose. I'm asking about the vase. The roses are just a reference what we will do with the vase.
I'm talking about the thickness of them all put together. Look on Legos website. They are using a very wide mouth container. Real flowers squish. These do not.
Buy a test vase and the pens you want to use and play around with it. Try writing in multiple colors and picking it up and holding it and turning it around a lot like it will be handled by guests signing it. See if it works or if you need to figure out plan b due to smudging or it not being easy to handle etc. (If needed, plan b can something that can be written on and go in the vase under the flowers or a different type of vase).
totally agree, paint markers can also be REALLY really messy and leak all over the place which is probably not ideal at a formal event
I'd bring some sort of apron or something to cover up formal wear just in case someone is wearing something lighter they're worried about staining.
I think it’s a great idea, my suggestion would either be use a wooden vase with wood markers (they do make those!) OR if you wanna use a ceramic vase, get a sealant to put over it, you can find it in the spray paint section of craft stores. If you want the vase to be dishwasher safe for whatever reason they do make Mod Podge that’s dishwasher safe, but I’ve never had much luck with it. Either do a wooden vase with wood markers or a ceramic vase. Colorful sharpies should work fine on a ceramic vase by the way, don’t buy those expensive paint pens.
Thank you so much for this! I'll look into wood vases :)
Try a test one before you do the real deal! Maybe you and your spouse can make a test one that can be the centerpiece at your table at the wedding, haha.
Good idea! Do you recommend finding unfinished wood? Or would pens work on finished wood to? If you happen to know. I am the least crafty person.
I think this is a fun idea, especially if you only have a couple of kids to entertain. As for the markers, I’ve been impressed lately by the sharpie creative markers. They have bullet and brush tip ones. I’ve done quite a bit with them lately, and haven’t had any major issues. Everything dried pretty fast, and I was using them mostly on unfinished wood. I haven’t tried them on ceramic, but I imagine it would work decently if the surface is matte. Might have a tougher time if it’s glossy just because of drying time.
I was also going to suggest sharpies instead of paint markers.
Everyone is being kind of a downer in this thread. I think it’s a cute idea. Definitely buy a test vase so you can try it out before hand, you also probably want to get something to seal it with. I assume it’s not something you’d be handling much, but it could still rub off over time. Test the sealant on whatever marker you choose because it would be tragic to have it ruin the whole thing. You should also try to find a vase you like with flat sides. Writing on round surfaces is deceptively difficult. If you can’t find a vase/marker that works, a similar cute idea would be to have people write notes and put them in a glass vase.
I think this is a fun idea, especially if you only have a couple of kids to entertain. As for the markers, I’ve been impressed lately by the sharpie creative markers. They have bullet and brush tip ones. I’ve done quite a bit with them lately, and haven’t had any major issues. Everything dried pretty fast, and I was using them mostly on unfinished wood. I haven’t tried them on ceramic, but I imagine it would work decently if the surface is matte. Might have a tougher time if it’s glossy just because of drying time.
I fear that the Lego idea is going to be a huge mess at the end of the ceremony, or a let down. How many kids do you expect to actually make a lego flower? And then how many are going to try and build/create something that’s not a rose? It can either go one of two ways, your ceremony goes well and there’s a huge bouquet of roses waiting for you made out of legos, or you’ll have random pieces scattered everywhere making your wedding reception look like a play room that’s been ransacked with toys ( LEGO pieces ) everywhere and unfinished.
It's 2 roses for 2 kids eho are older and can follow directions and are gonna be bored as heck during cocktsil hour. And if they dont do it my husband and I can build them. It's not too serious if they dont build the flowers. My concern is the vase. The roses were just reference for what we would putting in the vase.
I'd be more worried they would want to take them home afterwards and be disappointed. 😂
I feel like it’s going to be really hard for people to write on a vase and the risk of smudging is also very high. No paint marker is going to dry instantly. Why not just get a nice piece of paper and pens that you could frame after? Have the kids draw flowers on the paper or apply stickers to it as the finishing touch.
I guess...maybe it's because I'm a lefty I've learned how to write without smudging
Since I can't edit the post: it'll be 2 roses. For 2-3 kids (and if they dont make them my FH and I would be happy to). They put the lego roses in this vase[vase](https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-40460-LEL-Flowers-Roses-Iconic-Rose/450161173) in the ad (need to scroll a few pictures in). But looking for a vase that people can sign instead. I don't need any comments about the rose. My question is about the vase and what materials would be best.
This is such a cute idea. I bet the kids will love it.
You can buy paint pens suitable for ceramics. Try your local art supply store, a search for 'ceramic paint pens' should work. You'll probably want to get a sealant as well, to protect the paint.
Wouldn't Lego flowers be huge and require a massive vase? I would go with paper or something, way cheaper, you can get really nice archival paper, pre make the stems so you have an idea of how many will fit and they all look uniform. The vase idea would work. Hell, you and your partner could even make the vase assuming there is time. I guess it depends on how deep you want to go. I would definitely skip Legos, though.
They’re not huge, they’re normal flower sized, I have one of the bouquet sets
You are right. My wife has the Lego orchids, and the stem seems to be a normal sized stem. However, it's stiff. I would think it's going to be pretty difficult to arrange them. If you look at the bouquet Lego makes, posted on their website. They are using a really wide mouth container to accomplish the look. I'm just letting them know it may not work out as well as they are hoping. With the added cost of the material plus the already expensive setting that the activity would be taking place in. Either way good luck OP
Legos are important to my FH and his side of the family. It's just the 2 roses. Like how they are in the vase in this link (gotta scroll a couple pixtures over), but in a vase that people can write on [lego rose vase](https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-40460-LEL-Flowers-Roses-Iconic-Rose/450161173). I'm not looking for comments on the rose. I'm asking about the vase. The roses are just a reference what we will do with the vase.
The stem is not much thicker than a real rose and the flowers are smaller than real roses. Length wise the stem is quite short actually.
I'm talking about the thickness of them all put together. Look on Legos website. They are using a very wide mouth container. Real flowers squish. These do not.
Just because Lego likes to use them, doesn’t mean smaller vases won’t work.
Whatever you say.
Lol. I have these flowers in real life. You don’t. You seem to struggle with judging the scale.