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Fondue Party: Personalized Plates and Web Extra Invitation Video From "Weekend Entertaining" episode WKE-208

This party is rated 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult, and is geared toward the skills of a frequent entertainer.

Hourly Breakdown

Total Prep Time -- 13 hours
Personalized plates -- 3 hours

Make a personalized decorative plate for each guest to enjoy at your Fondue party.

Materials --

8" glass plates (1 per guest)
Tone-on-tone patterned paper
Floral-patterned paper napkins
Floral stickers
Compass
Scissors
Craft knife
Black permanent marker
Decoupage glue
Paintbrush
Paint cup

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Personalized Plates

Note: The plates need to be made three to four days before the party.

1. Using a compass, make a 4" circle on the patterned paper, and cut out the circle.

2. Write guest's name on floral sticker and attach a sticker to circle.

3. Lather center of plate with decoupage glue (figure A).

4. Press 4" circle to glued area of plate.

5. Completely cover paper circle and any exposed glass with glue.

6. Cover plate with a napkin and smooth down. Make sure it overlaps the rim of the plate.

   Note: Make sure to press out any air bubbles, wrinkles or folds in the napkins.

7. Apply more glue to the entire surface of the plate. Brush the glue from the center of the plate, going just a bit beyond the edge.

   Expert Tip: Decoupage glue is great because not only can it can work as your adhesive, it can also serve as your sealer.

8. Take the excess of the napkin and fold it under the plate (figure B).

9. Allow the plate to dry for at least 4 hours.

   Note: If you live in a humid climate, allow extra drying time.

10. After the plate has dried, use a craft knife to cut away the excess napkin from the rim of the plate.

11. Keep the plate upside down for another 48 hours so the glue can cure. Be sure not to get the plate wet during this time.

    Note: If the plate gets wet before the glue has time to cure, the napkin will not adhere to the plate.

Invitation (Web Exclusive)

Our host shows you how to create a unique invitation for your "Fondue Al Fresco" party -- finished invitation photo, below.

Note: Click on the "Video Preview" link, below, to view the full-length video.

Watch the web-exclusive video, right, to find out how to create this unique invitation.

Media Watch the Video

RESOURCES :

Tool, Equipment and Special Event Rental (HSS RentX)
HSS RentX
Denver, CO 80222
Website: www.hss.com/usa.shtml

Create for Less
Website: www.createforless.com

Fabric.com
Website: www.fabric.com

Quality Wholesale Florist
115 E. 4th Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-546-4610

GUESTS :

Harry Schwartz
Culinary Expert
PO Box 1320
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone: 207-846-8881
E-mail: chefharry@chefharry.com
Website: www.chefharry.com

Diann Valentine
Event Producer
D.R. Valentine and Associates, Inc.
650 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-395-0346
Fax: 626-395-0649
Website: www.drvalentine.net