Test tubes are familiar from chemistry and biology lessons. But nowadays you can also come across these well-shaped vessels outside of the laboratory, because they are just as popular as decorative items and craft utensils. Filled with colorful candies or decorated with flowers, test tubes are real eye-catchers and can not only brighten up any wedding celebration, but also give your home a new kick. In today's article you will find some ideas for test tubes that can be easily realized with a little imagination and creativity.
Whether for storing spices, asDecoration for events and celebrationsor when implementing your craft ideas – the elegant glasses are real all-rounders! Test tubes are available in many designs - with and without a flanged edge, made of glass or plastic, with a round or flat bottom, etc. When buying, pay attention to the size and capacity of the tubes. If different contents are planned, then you still have to get suitable closures made of cork or plastic.
Would you like to design your wedding individually? Often it doesn't take much to make impressive wedding decorations yourself. Test tubes are incredibly diverse and fit perfectly with the wedding motto “We have the right chemistry”. The original invitation could not be a card, but rolled up and packaged nicely in a test tube.
Test tubes are also ideal for wedding favors. Thank your guests in a very personal way for coming. The little tubes filled with nice gifts are guaranteed to attract attention at the wedding.
The glasses also look good as place cards. Tie a satin ribbon in your wedding color around the glasses and attach a beautiful name tag to the glass.
An endless amount of content is available for you to fill. The decisive role is played by the wedding colors and the message that you want to convey with your small gift.
– You can fill the delicate tubes with wedding almonds according to the motto “Sweet and bitter like life”. According to tradition, exactly five wedding almonds are presented to each guest. With a suitable saying, the guest gift gets a very personal touch: “Love, happiness, health, success and God’s blessing, that’s what these five almonds should give you.”
– An interesting alternative to the wedding almond custom are chocolate dragees, chocolate pearls and chocolate hearts. They stand for “Love can be so sweet!”
– Flower seeds, tea, spices, coffee or cocoa mixtures and bath salts are also perfect as fillings. In terms of color and aroma, they can be adapted to any theme. A filling aid such as a funnel would be desirable for filling the test tubes. If you don't have one handy, simply roll up a piece of paper like a sugar cone.
You can also use it to make beautiful decorations for your home. In order for the tubes to stand straight up, they must be attached to a stand. There are several options hereMaking vases: Drill holes in wooden posts and driftwood branches, pour concrete or glue copper pipes of different lengths together.
The glasses are often used in floristry because they are ideal for making all kinds of flower arrangements. You can easily create a beautiful table decoration yourself using moss, cut flowers and test tubes. Place the soaked floral foam in a suitable bowl and cover with moss. Simply press the test tubes into the floral foam or first make an opening and then pin the test tube in place. Shorten the flowers and put them in the test tubes. For an interesting effect you can add dyes to the water.
You can also decorate the floral arrangement to suit the season. Gray-green fir branches are beautiful at Christmas and nuts, berries and fruits can be wonderfully used in this arrangement in autumn. At Easter, choose fresh spring flowers like daffodils and tulips.
Dishes get their special kick from the right mix of spices and herbs. A practical and original idea would be to pack spices in it. This means you can not only always have your most popular spices at hand when cooking, but also your ownSpice and herb mixtures from all over the worldMake it yourself and give it as a gift. Perfect as a gift for a barbecue party, dinner invitation or for cooking lovers. Whether Mediterranean, Asian or others specifically for Christmas – you are only limited by your own imagination when putting together the herbal mixtures.
