Maybe somebody out there can answer my question. I am making wedding favors, but I need to place an order for organza circle wraps. I am going to wrap a votive candle that is 2 1/2 in height, should I purchase a 12inch circle or a 17 inch circle? Please advise?
2006-10-27 07:03:44 · 13 answers · asked by indiradelmar57 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Go with the 17 inch circle...it is better to be a little bigger so you can cut off the extra, instead of being too small and not having enough to tie at the top.
2006-10-27 07:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just answered your other identical question and then saw this one. So I'll say a bit more. All the people who shoot weddings, from the hack with a new dSLR to Bambi Cantrell, Monte Zucker and Jeff Ascough had a first one. The ideal way to begin shooting weddings is to have a very good basic understanding of technique and the art of photography, whether that comes from formal education in the classroom, or the school of self-study and hard knocks. On top of that, assisting or interning with an established pro is an immense help. Then add in having the right tools to do the job and knowing how to use them. When all three parts of the wedding photography equation are there, the chance for success goes wayyy up. Take away a piece and the odds of great images fall quite a bit. How much the dip is depends on how much is missing. So, you are missing experience and equipment. Maybe skill, and knowledge too. None of us know how much you have learned in the few months you've been a hobbyist. You may be a great photographer, some people take to it quickly with an innate grasp of light and composition. Then it's a matter of learning how to translate their vision to film (or sensor). Others plod along at novice snapshot level for years, never understanding that a better camera will not make them a better photographer. I don't have a problem with the amateurs who come here asking how to better shoot their first wedding. Most of these first wedding photographers are pressed, cajoled, browbeaten or bushwacked into duty because they are either the family shutterbug, or they have a decent camera, perhaps the only dSLR among the circle of friends. Not every wedding has a budget of thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, and often the B&G would have nothing but disposacam snaps from table cameras if someone refused to do the photography as a favor. Although I am a firm believer in "It's the photographer, NOT the camera", the reality remains that unless he really screws up, he will get shots better than a bunch of kids with a disposables or Aunt Edna with her five year old Kodak Easyshare. Now, if he presented himself asking something like, "I am starting a wedding photography business next week, what camera and lens do I need and what should I name it?", then he deserves whatever raking he gets. But here, this is not the case. He is just a friend trying to help. Plenty of amateurs shoot weddings. Sometimes that ends in heartbreak for everyone, but sometimes it's all OK, even if not perfect. I hope this one will be OK! Good luck, and read those links I sent in the previous answer.
2016-05-22 01:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what state you live in, but in Michigan we have JoAnn Fabrics and even some of the dollar stores have those organza circle things for favors.... or you can search it online and buy them in bulk for a good price as well.
2006-10-27 07:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would cut a piece of foil both sizes or cloth, etc to try the sizes and see what you like best. Not sure what you are using for ties so that way you could actually have an idea of the size. Good luck!
2006-10-27 07:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by #2 in the oven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 sounds great... 17 is little to big- you would have to trim all of them!
You can always take scrap fabric or newspaper- cut the circles and make a mock up to see which one you like the best.
2006-10-27 07:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12" should be fine. But why not cut a 12" and a 17" circle out of newspaper or something and see how you like it as a sample?
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/
2006-10-27 07:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We almost had a fire at my daughter's wedding because a candle came too close to some fabric. Forget about a candle wrap. It is a waste of money and dangerous.
2006-10-27 07:13:54 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best thing to do is go to your local craft store like Joanne's or Michael's to help with your dilemma. Also, they may even help make the favors for you for a small price.
2006-10-30 19:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by nygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first lady had the best idea to cut it out of something inexpensive. You may like the look of having the extra "poof" on top.
2006-10-27 08:33:18 · answer #9 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 inch
2006-10-27 07:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋