One of the benefits of living somewhere that is technically classified as being a temperate rain forest is all of the mushroom bounty this area has to offer. Â Every time I take my feet to the trail, I can always find a plethora of multi-colored, funky shaped fungus growing on the side of logs, trees, and stumps. Â Their vibrancy amid the neutral colors always catches my eye and makes me appreciate the woods that much more. Â
When I came across a set of floating candle holders, my imagination immediately went to inverting the topper to make a little mushroom. Â Every one I've painted has a unique and different theme, both in color and technique. Â This one in particular I used several layers of spray paint to create a dripping, glazed effect with vibrant berry orange and tangerine orange, then finished with a layer of rose gold. Â I then painted the interior of the topper with the rose gold. Â I then did some light spritzing on the exterior of the base to create a more subtle texture. Â I then finished the whole thing off with a clear enamel coating.
With the two pieces together, it stands 4.25" tall and is about 4.5" across. Â The stand has one dish 3.25" across, the smaller side measuring 2.25" across. Â The topper itself is about 3" deep. Â The whole mushroom weighs about 4.7 oz.
This piece is incredibly versatile - both base and topper can be inverted to create a different look. Â Would be useful to hold crystals, incense cones, wrapped candies, keys, or loose change. Â If you're looking for a home accent that pops and will bring bright happy vibes, this is that piece.
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