Is there anything more glamorous and 'old worldly' than mercury glass? I think not. The way it shimmers and casts the room in soft light is pure whimsy. That being said, true antique mercury glass can be a budget buster. Even reproductions can run a little high. Some facilities have their own collection for rent but beware the gold tinted glass knock offs - we're looking for full shimmer, splotchy, been around the block mercury glass here. Check out these gorgeous uses of mercury glass. How fabulous is the hanging aisle runner? And the 20's inspired tall feather creation? Be still my heart.
Sold on mercury glass but not on the price? No worries. There are several DIY options. I'm sure you'll be shocked to learn that the crafting queen Martha Stewart has come up with one way to get similar results. You can view her tutorial here. I would recommend that route if you're contemplating three hundred votives to surround your centerpieces on each dinner table. If you're feeling up to a real challenge and want to undertake a more authentic looking project, you have got to check out this tutorial! (a close up shot of those results can be seen below - so realistic!) I can't imagine doing three hundred little votives this way but maybe two dozen aisle runners or several tall vases to recreate that gorgeous feather arrangement. Love, love, love.
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