Chickendoodle Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I am lucky enough to have purchased one of the poppies from the Towef Of London display. I am number 10900 out of around 900,000 so I guess I will receive mine quite soon. My great grandfather died in WW1 and we are going to put the poppy in our garden as a memorial. My YD has beautiful writing and I want her to put his name and dates on the poppy (can't decide yet whether to put it on the underside or topside of the petals) My question is what can I use that will permanently mark on ceramic and be weather resistant? Any suggestions gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I am of no help but wanted to say how lovely it is that you have got, or will be getting one. A bit sickening that some people are already selling them for a profit on ebay when the display hasn't even been dismantled yet. Think ebay has removed them now. Would love to have been able to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm no help either, sorry, but it sounds a wonderful idea! I wonder if the people who made the poppies might be able to advise? I heard on Saturday that part of the display is going on a nationwide tour for the next couple of years and then afterwards is going to be a permanent display at the Imperial War Museum. Hope the tour goes somewhere I can get to, it would be lovely to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 We went to see the poppies - stupidly picked half term week but it was so worth it. Very moving, and the poppies spilling out of the window were beautiful. I think it is that bit and the display near the entrance which are being kept as the poppies are on metal structures so presumably could not be sold. I didn't know anything about my great grandfather until I researched my family history. He died from shrapnel wounds 3 weeks after the start of the war leaving a widow with 3 children under 4 and another on the way. She never remarried. I don't remember my great grandmother as I was 3 when she died but my sister does. I have a nice safe spot in the garden for my poppy (away from the dogs) and plan to raise a glass to g/grandfather Herbert when we "plant" it. Not forgotten any more. It really does feel as though the poppy is him. I agree it is very distasteful to try to profit from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 You have these special porcelain markers, but you need to put it in the oven to last... Couldn't you put it under a little glass dome (vase or something?). Might keep it safe too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I have a nice safe spot in the garden for my poppy (away from the dogs) and plan to raise a glass to g/grandfather Herbert when we "plant" it. Not forgotten any more. It really does feel as though the poppy is him. What a lovely thing to feel. Not sure how accurate it is but just to mention was watching the Wright Stuff last week and there was a debate on whether the display should have it's time extended but they said something about the possibility that the ceramic poppies would crack in the frost. Would be worth checking if you are putting it in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oh thanks for that, I was wondering about frost. As we are on the coast it is not too much of a problem but I will make sure to take it in if the weather turns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyBean2605 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've bought one of the poppies too, my sister works for Historic Royal Palaces and told me how they were made and that they were hoping to be able to sell all of them. The artist who helmed the project lost a finger in one of the kilms! Mine will live in the conservatory as I'm concerned it may not survive cold weather but I also don't trust the cats/chickens to leave it alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Having 2nd thoughts now after reading your comments. I think I will keep it inside as well. My son in law is an amazing woodturner and I will ask him to make me a either a vase or something solid to insert the stem into. I can then maybe put a little plaque on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
