| Natural Table Decorations |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-150 |
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DIY Crafts host Mary Lyon presents table decorations inspired by nature, including braided-raffia napkin rings and fruit and vegetable candleholders. Napkin Rings Materials:
Raffia in various colors
Clothespins
Heavy wooden cutting board
Gather strands of raffia together in three groups, each a different color. Secure the ends with clothespins. Place a heavy wooden cutting board on the end to hold the raffia in place, and braid the raffia into a 6" braid (figure A). Bring the two ends of the braid together in a circle, tie strands of raffia around to secure the ends, and slide a napkin through the center of the braid. Let the unbraided portions of the strands flow freely.
Artichoke Candleholder Materials:
Artichoke
Knife
Cutting board
Cut the bottom off an artichoke. Separate the upper leaves in the center with your fingers, and push a taper candle all the way down into the artichoke. If necessary, trim away some of the inner leaves. Orange Candleholder Materials:
Orange
Whole cloves
Knife
- Cut a hole in the top of the orange to hold the candle (figure B).
- Turn the orange upside down, and stick a few cloves in a circle around the bottom for feet so the candleholder won't fall over (figure C).
- Stick two rows of cloves in the orange around the center horizontally for decoration.
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