You can use that vintage birdcage in grandma's basement for a hanging focal point. I bought this birdcage at an auction for $10. It's made of bamboo with a wire hook, and it was originally painted an orange-red color.
I knew it wouldn't go with my decor very well. I bought some metallic gold acrylic spray paint, and that did the trick. It gave it a nice sheen and reflective shimmer. It still had the perch that goes from side to side that the bird sits on.
I thought this would look even better with a "bird" inside. I didn't have a real bird, but I did have a broken hummingbird figurine ornament that I was going to throw away. I attached it to the top of the cage with a fishing line and positioned it right over the perch.
Well, this was looking rather good. I needed a bird dish so I borrowed one from my neighbor. It's a chinese delft design painted in blue and white.
My hubby added a chain to the hook and the other end to the ceiling and now I have a very nice display that hangs over my dry sink. Everyone who sees it thinks there's a real bird in it, until they get closer and see that he doesn't move around, lol.
Dress up your porch or patio this summer and add a touch of whimsy. You can find realistic clip-on bird figurines like these online or in your craft store. You can dress up the cage even more by attaching ribbon, adding a small houseplant, or adding peatmoss to the bottom of the cage. Be creative.
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Glossary ~
Porcelain
Usually white or light gray in color, porcelain is the highest quality of ceramic ware there is. Composed of clay, feldspar and flint, it is very durable despite the fact that it can appear quite delicate, and is fired at a very high temperature
Bone China
Bone china is a type of porcelain made from clay mixed with bone ash and is characterized by its strength, translucency and warm white color. It fires at a lower temperature than true porcelain.
China
Also known as kaolin, is a white soft clay derived from the decomposition of granite. China clay stands up to high temperatures in the kiln.
Ceramic
Made by shaping and then firing clay, a nonmetallic mineral, at a high temperature in which it produces a hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant product.
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Limited edition (LE): A decorative collectible may be limited by a specific, announced number (such as 5,000 or 10,000) or by time period. Limited edition items typically show two sets of numbers, usually on the base of the item. The higher number indicates the total number produced while the lower number indicates which one you have. Limited editions often come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Firing limit: Companies such as Avon, Bing & Grondahl, Bradford Exchange, Franklin Mint, Danbury Mint, Hamilton Collection, Knowles, and Royal Copenhagen and others can choose to set a firing limit, meaning that they only make an item during a specified number of firing days. A series of items with a lower firing limit typically has fewer items produced, which often makes the item more desirable to collectors.
Annual edition: are produced for one year.
Open edition: are not limited and could still be in production
You can use that vintage birdcage in grandma's basement for a hanging focal point. I bought this birdcage at an auction for $10. It's made of bamboo with a wire hook, and it was originally painted an orange-red color.
Dress up your porch or patio this summer and add a touch of whimsy. You can find realistic clip-on bird figurines like these online or in your craft store. You can dress up the cage even more by attaching ribbon, adding a small houseplant, or adding peatmoss to the bottom of the cage. Be creative.
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