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    By Amanda Smyth 2 Comments

    Make your own Ice Bucket

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    In my last post I blogged about some oyster shooters that I made for a party on the weekend.  The Birthday Boy is a lovely bloke and I wanted to make something a bit different for the party.

    I've seen a photo of a homemade ice bucket on Pinterest, and I thought I'd have a crack at recreating it as a centrepiece.

    First I sought the advice of the very clever ladies at Suncoast Flowers.  I told them what I was trying to achieve and they sent me away with some good advice and an armful of flowers, berries and vegetation  (which I believe those in the know call greenery).

    I chose Dodda vine, Geraldton Wax flowers and Privet berries.  Lauren was quick to point out that Privet is a pest, so I should bin the remains once I was finished with it.

     

    Method:

    Step 1 - Place something in the base of the bucket to hold the insert off the bottom.

    Step 2 - Choose an insert that will form the hole that the wine bottle fits into - I used one of the Little Sister's formula tins.  Add a weight (like a rock or some sand) to make sure the insert wont float once you've filled your bucket with water.

    Step 3 - Arrange your flowers/berries/greenery in layers in the space between the insert and the bucket.

    Step 4 - Fill the bucket with water and freeze.

    Step 5 - Fill the insert with hot water and run warm water around the outside of the bucket to loosen the bucket from the ice bucket inside.

    Step 6 - Place your spectacular ice creation on the table (with a plate underneath it to catch the drips as it melts).

    Verdict:

    I was rapt with how well this turned out.  It was a beautiful centre piece for the table. Give it a burl for your next party!

    PS.  Suncoast Flowers are on facebook - check out their page here.

     

     

     

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    1. Janet Vash says

      November 19, 2012 at 9:17 am

      What did you use to "catch" the melting ice as the evening progressed? I have made DIY ice buckets in the past but have not been able to find or come up with an equally stunning water catcher.

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      • cookerandalooker says

        November 19, 2012 at 9:51 am

        Hi Janet, I've got some lovely cut glass bowls that I inherited from my grandmother. I find they blend into the ice and don't stand out too much. Might be worth checking a local op-shop?

        Good luck!
        Amanda

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