Thread: Ideas for decorating a shamadan???

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or tips on decorating a shamadan. Seems pretty straight-forward as far as adorning it with hanging crystals, but I thought I would ask if there were other ideas out there.......

Flatback Swarovski crystal rhinestones + GemTac glue!!
My mother did it to my Saroyan sword back in the day...

Indian shisha mirrors,AND hanging crystals,AND Swarowski rhinestones!:D

Originally Posted by emma-bessa

Indian shisha mirrors,AND hanging crystals,AND Swarowski rhinestones!:D

NOW you're talkin'! ..g.:

Originally Posted by emma-bessa

Indian shisha mirrors,AND hanging crystals,AND Swarowski rhinestones!:D

OH!, Interesting, thanks!

Originally Posted by Azhia

Flatback Swarovski crystal rhinestones + GemTac glue!!
My mother did it to my Saroyan sword back in the day...

I didn't even consider decorating the actual hardware. I love that idea! Your sword must have been a sight to see, I've never seen one incrusted with stones before:)

I'm doing decoration on mine tonight, so I'll take photos of how it goes.
The first thing I did was to send the Shamadan to a metal person (dont know the word) and he connected steady with metal all the part, so dont have any moving. Ofcourse this way, i cant take them off, but I will keep this shamadan for places I can drive to dance, so have it in the car.

Maria Aya

Wow,post pics so we can see the work in progress,you two:)

And the show will be called "Bling My Shamedan"?

Originally Posted by emma-bessa

And the show will be called "Bling My Shamedan"?

I love it!

Originally Posted by MariaAya

I'm doing decoration on mine tonight, so I'll take photos of how it goes.
The first thing I did was to send the Shamadan to a metal person (dont know the word) and he connected steady with metal all the part, so dont have any moving. Ofcourse this way, i cant take them off, but I will keep this shamadan for places I can drive to dance, so have it in the car.

Maria Aya

That's a good idea Maria, I was thinking about doing the same thing. I live in an industrial area and there are lots of metal works studio's around here, so I'll check in with one of them. Hopefully it won't be to expensive.....

Can't wait to see pics!

Mine:



A caution on decorating. Everything you add adds weight - and crystals aren't light. Depending on the individual Shemadan, you can also decorate to the point of overbalancing it - ask me how I know this...

I need to update this picture, this Shemadan now has much larger bobesches (wax cups) then those pictured here. Ask me why...

ETA: Remember adding hanging stuff will cause the Shemadan to feel different - hanging stuff sways and you can feel that.

Originally Posted by zorba

Mine:



A caution on decorating. Everything you add adds weight - and crystals aren't light. Depending on the individual Shemadan, you can also decorate to the point of overbalancing it - ask me how I know this...

I need to update this picture, this Shemadan now has much larger bobesches (wax cups) then those pictured here. Ask me why...

ETA: Remember adding hanging stuff will cause the Shemadan to feel different - hanging stuff sways and you can feel that.

Zorba, your did an AMAZING job, that is gorgeous!!!! My undecorated shamadan (got it from pyramid imports) is extremely light, so how can a avoid overbalancing it? Are the larger wax cups better at catching the wax? I noticed that you put fabric inside of the head piece, great idea!!!

Originally Posted by Shaunte

I didn't even consider decorating the actual hardware. I love that idea! Your sword must have been a sight to see, I've never seen one incrusted with stones before:)

It looks incredible in any lighting!

Anastasia and I are talking about having acrylic shamadans made and then wired with battery operated candles. We would then add bling. BUT the thought is to add only plastic 'crystals' etc in order to keep the weight down.

This is the one way I can get over my Great Aunt Madame Betty and Shamadan issue.

{{{HUGS}}}

Originally Posted by Shaunte

My undecorated shamadan (got it from pyramid imports) is extremely light, so how can I avoid overbalancing it?

Every type is different, but you'll know when you've gone too far! In the case of the above one, I had added cut crystal bobesches - it was too much - so I took them back off, took off the small ones seen here, and replaced them with very light weight brass ones that were quite a bit larger in diameter, but actually a bit lighter than the original small ones.

Yes, the larger bobesches help a LOT - most ready-made Shemadans already have pretty good sized ones on them already - this was a conversion from a "real" candelabrum though.

Line your crown with Dr. Scholl's "Mole Foam". Best stuff I've found for the purpose.

Originally Posted by tahiradancer

This is the one way I can get over my Great Aunt Madame Betty and Shamadan issue.

{{{HUGS}}}

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You know the phrase it ain't over until the Fat lady sings? the fat lady was Madame Ernestine Schuman-Heinke. She was a Wagnarian Contralto and every time I see a Shamadan I picture great Aunt Betty Singing Brumhilde! Horns and all!

{{{HUGS}}}