Philippine
starfish in nature are usually blue in color.
Since white
starfish are so popular for crafts and decorating,
Philippines are bleached white for collectors and hobbyists.
Once they are bleached, Philippine starfish might also
be dyed various colors such as purple, pink,
and (ironically) blue.
A dyed starfish features rich, vibrant color, while
softer "dusky blue" stars are probably unbleached
and natural. White Philippine stars range in color
from "natural white" to light beige. They
have a velvety, smooth matte surface that beautifully
complements corals and seashells in any kind of beach
or ocean-themed setting.
Philippine
starfish are wonderful for crafts!
They are
sturdy starfish, easy to handle for children's crafts.
Philippine stars can be glued into arrangements, or
other things (like glitter or sand) can be glued to
them. The unique "finger" shape of the starfish's
arms means they are not well suited for writing upon,
but a card can easily be attached with glue or by using
string and a hang tag.
Starfish
are hugely popular for weddings!
You
can use them for favors, setting decorations, scatter
decorations on tables, as embellishments on invitations,
and much more! White Philippine stars can be painted
with craft paint or spray paint to match any wedding
color theme. They are long-lasting and durable starfish,
making them the perfect keepsake to thank your honored
guests and remind them of your special day.
Small
Philippines are perfect for place settings and
up-close applications, or try a mass of medium-sized
starfish in a chest, painted gold for some fabulous,
beach-theme Pirate treasure!
Large
Philippine starfish look great in centerpieces,
grouped with corals and seashells,
and of course you can use them for the classic nautical-theme
application: hanging on attractively draped fishnets.
Use
them anytime you need to add a beach, tropical, nautical,
island or Hawaiian touch to your event!
Other Uses for Philippine Stars
Occasionally
we've been asked about using Philippine starfish as cake
toppings. This is not a good idea, actually: remember, all
starfish are preserved animals! Not something you
want in your food. Likewise, natural starfish
are not aquarium safe. Starfish of any kind
in a wet environment will dissolve and decay, and the
resulting changes in water quality will quickly kill
aquarium fish and aquatic animals. They're not a good
candidate for decorating in steamy bathroom settings,
either. (They should be fine in well-ventilated baths.)
If you need quality artificial starfish, look into our resin
starfish and fine glass
starfish.
We
offer white Philippine starfish in the following popular
sizes: 3
- 4”, 4
- 6”, 6
- 7 1/2”, and 7
1/2 - 10”. We also offer a selection of colored
Philippine stars as well as knobby starfish, jungle
starfish, sugar starfish and specialties like multi-leg
stars and thorn stars for all your craft, decorating,
and party needs!
