Sweets are in every house, especially if children live in it. But sweets are not just a treat for the sweet tooth or the addition of tea drinking, but they can 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 a candy box, what material to give your preference to.
Materials
In stores you can find a lot of candy canes, which differ in design, workmanship and style. When choosing a model, you must carefully consider the choice of material. Consider the most popular of them.
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 the products and the fragility of the material.
Metal
Most often, stainless steel is used to produce metal containers. This is the best choice for everyday life, as well as for magnificent feasts. Such options have advantages such as:
- long service life - metal candy cans made of an alloy of nickel, chromium and iron do not rust and are not subject to oxidation, which is ideal for storing sweets;
- high strength - the metal is difficult to bend; if it falls from the table, such dishes do not face anything;
- design - There is a wide selection of models that can complement both traditional style and modern, for example, high-tech.
From wood
Wooden models are also often found in modern everyday life. And not in vain, because they are environmentally friendly, beautiful and relatively inexpensive. Models made of bamboo look unusual, they are varnished and painted with various patterns.
Important! A variety of materials can be used to weave baskets, such as jute. Before buying such a model, it is important to carefully examine it. It should be generously varnished, otherwise it will absorb moisture and quickly deform.
Glass and Crystal
Very fragile glass and crystal models look impressive and expensive. Now the fashion for crystal products is gradually returning. In restaurants and home kitchens, you can often find such candy stores. They are especially popular among luxury lovers. And thanks to durability sweets in bright labels look especially beautiful in them.
As for color, the market has long gone ahead, now you can find various multi-colored glass models. They can be decorated with paintings.
Plastic
Such candy boxes are a budget option. Information on the manufacturer and the material should be carefully studied, since plastic may be harmful in contact with food. The main plus of such products - they do not fightTherefore, they are often taken for a picnic and used in an office or house where there are children.
From plywood
Plywood candy boxes are not common. As a rule, they are used in modern interiors, for example, loft.
Shape and design
The classic forms for candy canes are circle, oval, square and other geometric shapes. Interesting in the interior look modern options in the form of various animals or Greek amphorae. Consider the most common design options.
- Without a leg. Such options are distinguished by the most diverse design. It can be traditional geometry or various figures, animals and plants.
- Longline. Layered options are often found during large feasts. They can be two-tier or three-tier. As a rule, models can be folded, which ensures ease of storage. You just need to disassemble the candy cane and put it in the closet, while it does not take up much space. In addition to sweets, cookies or fruits can be placed on such a model.
- On the leg. These are tall vases that have a solid footing that can be thick, thin, tall, or low. The support can be made of the same material as the candy container itself, or of another.
- With a lid. As a rule, candy boxes are made without a lid, especially if it is multi-tiered or large-sized models. More compact options are often made with a lid, which makes the models airtight and more suitable for daily use.
How to choose?
There are no rules for choosing candy boxes, which should be strictly adhered to. However, there are a number of recommendations below.:
- a new element of the dishes should match the style of the kitchen and the dishes already purchased; new dishes should become part of the existing interior and complement it.
- it is better to purchase a candy box 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, it is important to check the rod; he should not hang out and have a strong ring for carrying dishes;
- if you give preference to a wicker pattern, then the distance between the rods should be relatively small, otherwise the candies will fall out.
Beautiful examples
Modern designers have come up with a unique model, which is made of metal and suspended from the ceiling. Its appearance resembles a bird's nest.
The wooden candy box will be a harmonious addition to interiors such as classic or provence.
The original version, painted in the traditional Russian Gzhel style, will be an excellent decoration of your table or a gift.
A wooden carved model will be an adornment of every tea party.
This handmade option will become a bright accent on your table. Especially well, this model will complement the kitchen in black and white colors.
On how to make a candy cane with your own hands, see further.