Flowergirl basket to hold dove/update Here it is!

[AHappychick]

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I am not sure probably but I have used it for similar crafts and it has worked. I would not house an animal in it but for a brief wedding I don't see it hurting the bird. I liked it because it s so thick (unlike regular wire) yet so easy to bend with just some needle nose pliers.

 

[bantymum]

Hi again, Im bidding on a little round golden cage on ebay, ends today, ill post a pic shortly, i think it will look beautiful decorated.
Hope i win it.
heres the link: http://i10.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/28/52/2003_1.JPG

 

[asa]

I know it might sound weird. But fake doves don't poop. The round cage would be a great idea. You could put lace and ribbons on it. I hope they don't plan on letting it go free? Could you use a Diamond dove, they poop a lot smaller. You could fit two in that little cage.

 

[bantymum]

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No the fantail pigeons we use are not fed for 3 hours before an event so no poop!! The fantail in this cage will NOT be released, that is a job for the racing pigeons only who can get back home quickly!
Thanks

 

[crtrlovr]

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DO NOT, NOT NOT use that "weird thick bendable metal wire" !! Most soldering metal still uses LEAD, and neither the child nor the bird needs to be around lead, especially if it would be exposed anywhere the bird might be curious and inclined to check it out! The idea is a good one, but NOT with this material. Wire edged ribbon, chenille stems, lace, etc., but NO soldering wire

 

[therealsilkiechick]

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DO NOT, NOT NOT use that "weird thick bendable metal wire" !! Most soldering metal still uses LEAD, and neither the child nor the bird needs to be around lead, especially if it would be exposed anywhere the bird might be curious and inclined to check it out! The idea is a good one, but NOT with this material. Wire edged ribbon, chenille stems, lace, etc., but NO soldering wire

that is correct it does contain lead, u need silver soder for water pipe, it does NOT. my DH is a certified welder, so i asked him.

edit for spelling and to clerify more.

 

[bantymum]

OK, I finally found a little cage, and i have bought a gorgeous little rock dove to sit inside just for a few minutes!!

Isnt she beautiful.
I will decorate with silk roses in Ivory colours and use pearls and ribbons, any ideas???

I also want to name my sweet little girl, she is very young and we have had her flying around inside and she lands on my hand and isnt flighty when handled. She is my little pet and will also be handled for photographs but will be very spoilt. As you can see Mikey loves her too.
Any ideas for a name for her.

 

[bantymum]

Im going away for a week on Saturday to the beach with Mikey and Ed so i cant access the internet!! Im also taking the cage, silk flowers etc with me so i can fiddle in peace while they are fishing , I may even be taking my little dove or leaving her with a lovely birdy lady friend.

Man i need this holiday!!

 

[bantymum]

Ok, I found the cage, sprayed it silver, it was gold, then pasted flowers, ribbons and pearls on top, made a satin pillow for Rosie to sit on and here it is:
http://dovesaway.com/a/images/rsgallery/display/doveincage.jpg.jpg
I will upload to photobucket shrtly to make this easier for you to see.

 

[Jenski]

Ohhhh, that is so beautiful! What a lovely idea!