Water generator units, pastels ahead on show

Information on water generator units for home use and painting with pastels will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain).

Dr. J. Tim Rainey will talk about the new ozonated water generator units that are available for home use. He’ll explain what hydrogen water is and how it s made as well as the benefits of drinking it. He’ll also talk about the difference between hydrogen water and alkaline water. Dr. Rainey is with the Texas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and is from Refugio, Texas.

Professional artist Brenda Pinnick is going to explain the difference between painting with pastels and painting with chalk. She’ll talk about the types of surfaces to use for pastels and show several examples of adding finishing marks on a painting. She lives in Woodstock, Georgia.

Information on creating oriental designs using fondant and ways to use essential oils for various skin types will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Nancy Siler represents Wilton Brands, and she s going to show how to create oriental designs for cakes using fondant, a gum paste mold and buttercream icing. When you work with fondant, it makes cake decorating very professional looking. Siler is from Woodridge, Illinois.

Kris Wrede is an aromatic alchemist and natural perfumer, and her business is Kismet Potions. Wrede will explain what essential oils and base oils are and tell why they are ideal for various skin types. She’ll show how to use them for a beautiful glowing appearance. She lives in Albuquerque.

Wiring for Personal Flowers

Personal flowers are the ones you give to those who are representing you at your wedding. So maybe to the parents, or grandparents and sometimes the reader or the ushers. But, of course, the groom usually wears a little something extra special to set him apart.

You will need:

• A sturdy flower, like a rose which will hold up well out of water and endure hugs

• Floral Tape

• 22 -24 gauge wire

• Cutters

• Filler flowers and greenery if requested by the client

Be sure all the materials dry before you start as the floral tape will not adhere if it is wet. Cut the rose stems to a length of 2” and insert the wire through the stem about 1/4 down from the base of the head. Run the wire through so that the stem has the wire sticking out on both sides evenly and then drop them down to parallel where the stem had been, making a new thin stem. Using floral tape, wrap the stem and wire to join them together covering the wire and stem completely. Add any leaves or small flowers by taping the stem to the taped wire stem and trimming the excess stem before running the tape down the wire. Be sure to stick a pin into the base of the stem before finishing so you are ready for the event. Once you have the basics down you can wire and tape all sorts of flowers and leaves. Some work better than others.

“Creative Living” is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations. Contact her at:

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