The Best Vases for Gold Dipped Flowers

Blown Glass Vase

• Blown glass is an art form where glass is melted in large lumps on the end of a tube; the artisan blows through the tube to introduce air into the glass and then forms the glass into varying shapes. Expert glass blowers create figurines, pendants and even vases. Blown glass vases come in a variety of shapes and colors. Choose one that accents your flowers. For holiday arrangements, a red or green vase matches well with the gold colored dipping, while complementary colors bring a modern touch to your decor. For example, gold dipped orange roses make an eye-catching arrangement against a blue vase. Gold dipping is applied by hand, so using a blown glass vase maintains the handmade theme.

Crystal

• Crystal is often used to represent elegance. It is used for plates and glasses, as well as vases, and is a traditional gift given to mark special occasions, such as weddings and anniversaries. Gold dipped flowers are bright and glitter beautifully in the light, just like crystal. Using a stylish crystal vase only adds to the flowers' golden appeal. Crystal vases are also heavy and make appropriate containers for large arrangements.

Wide Neck Vases

• Wide neck vases are available in many materials, including glass, acrylic and ceramic. This type of vase works best with long-stemmed, larger arrangements. The wide neck allows the flowers to spread so that each flower may be seen, which is especially important in gold dipped flowers. You do not want the beauty of a gold dipped flower covered by fillers in the arrangement. A wide neck vase gives each individual flower a chance to shine brightly.

Bubble Vase

• A bubble vase, also referred to as an ivy bowl, is a short, round container. It is commonly formed in glass and is best used for small, short-stemmed arrangements. Depending on the manufacturer, it is available with a rippled or flat-edge opening. Gold dipped flowers are quite expensive compared to other flowers, so bubble vases come in handy when you only have a few flowers to display. Four to six gold dipped flowers and a few filler flowers, such as baby's breath, are more than enough to fill a bubble vase, without a large expense.