Candy bowls: variety of types and features of choice
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There are sweets in every home, especially if children live in it. But sweets are not just a treat for those with a sweet tooth or an addition to tea drinking, but they can also be a full-fledged dish, especially if you choose the right dishes and serve them beautifully.
A beautiful plate or vase with sweets is no longer just a treat, but an independent decorative element for the kitchen. It is worth considering what a dish for sweets is, how to choose the right candy bowl, what material to give your preference to.
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Materials (edit)
There are many candy boxes in stores that vary in design, material and style. When choosing a model, you must carefully consider the choice of material. Let's consider the most popular ones.
Ceramics
Ceramic models are most often found in store windows. The main advantage of such models is their unusual appearance. As a rule, such vases are decorated with various reliefs or paintings, which makes the design original and unique. In addition, such models fit into the interior of any kitchen. The disadvantages are the high cost of products and the fragility of the material.
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Metal
Most often, stainless steel is used for the production of metal containers. This is the best choice for both everyday life and lavish feasts. Such options have such advantages as:
- long service life - metal candy bowls made of an alloy of nickel, chromium and iron, do not rust and are not subject to the oxidation process, which is ideal for storing sweets;
- high strength - metal is difficult to bend; if dropped from the table, such dishes are not in danger;
- design - there is a wide selection of such models that can complement both the traditional style and the modern, for example, high-tech.
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Made of wood
Wooden models are also often found in modern everyday life. And for good reason, because they are environmentally friendly, beautiful and relatively inexpensive. Bamboo models look unusual, they are varnished and painted with various patterns.
Important! A variety of materials can be used for weaving baskets, such as jute. Before purchasing such a model, it is important to inspect it thoroughly. It must be generously varnished, otherwise it will absorb moisture and deform quickly.
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Glass and crystal
Very fragile glass and crystal models look impressive and expensive. Nowadays, the fashion for crystal products is gradually returning. In restaurants and home kitchens, you can increasingly find such candy bowls. They are especially popular with luxury lovers. And thanks to its strength sweets in bright labels look especially beautiful in them.
As for color, the market has gone ahead a long time ago, now you can find various multi-colored glass models. They can be decorated with painting.
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Plastic
These candy bowls are a budget option. Please read the manufacturer and material information carefully as plastics can be harmful in contact with food. The main advantage of such products is that they do not break.so they are often taken on a picnic and used in an office or home with children.
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Plywood
Plywood candy bowls are not often found. As a rule, they are used in modern interiors, such as a loft.
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Form and design
The classic shapes for candy bowls are a circle, an oval, a square, and other geometric shapes. Modern options in the form of various animals or Greek amphorae look interesting in the interior. Let's consider the most common design options.
- Without a leg. Such options are distinguished by the most diverse designs. It can be traditional geometry or various shapes, animals and plants.
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- Tiered... Tiered options are often found during large feasts. They can be two-tiered or three-tiered. Typically, models can be folded for ease of storage. You just need to disassemble the candy bowl and put it in the closet, while it does not take up much space. In addition to sweets, you can put cookies or fruits on this model.
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- On the leg. These are tall vases that have a solid support, which can be thick, thin, high or low. The support can be made from the same material as the candy container itself, or from another.
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- With a lid. As a rule, candy bowls are made without a lid, especially if they are multi-tiered or large models. Smaller versions are often made with a lid, making them airtight and more suitable for daily use.
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How to choose?
There are no rules for choosing a candy bowl that you should strictly adhere to. However, there are a number of the following recommendations:
- the new utensil element must match the style of the kitchen and the utensils already purchased; new dishes should become part of the existing interior and complement it.
- it is better to buy a candy bowl with high sides, this option will be more practical and roomy, otherwise sweets will constantly fall out;
- if you decide to purchase a multi-tiered model, then it is important to check the rod; it should not dangle and have a strong ring for carrying dishes;
- if you give your preference to the wicker model, then the distance between the rods should be relatively small, otherwise the candies will fall out.
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Beautiful examples
Modern designers have come up with a unique model, which is made of metal and suspended from the ceiling. With its appearance, it resembles a bird's nest.
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Wooden candy bowl will be a harmonious addition to interiors such as classic or Provence.
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The original version, painted in the traditional Russian Gzhel style, will be an excellent decoration for your table or a gift.
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A carved wooden model will become a decoration of every tea party.
This handmade option will become a bright accent on your table. This model will especially complement the kitchen in black and white colors.
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How to make a candy bowl with your own hands, see below.