Table Preparation: Page 2

This video tutorial shows you step by step how to fold a cloth napkin into a chicken. No, it's not a live chicken, it looks like one you would buy at the grocery store. Just grab your napkin and follow along to impress your friends at the dinner table.

Watch this video tutorial to see how to make a wedding centerpiece with pink silk flowers and candles. This DIY (do-it-yourself) silk flower wedding centerpiece is lovely and includes three tea lights that add that special romantic mood. Every bride should look into centerpieces like this, since they're cheap and efficient, not to mention suitable for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and anniversaries as well.

David Neilson of Monteiths Bar shows a simple way to fold a rose napkin in this how-to video. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions given out in a delightful Scottish accent to replicate this fancy napkin fold. Add a little bit of class or ornamentation to a table setting. Watch this video table preparation tutorial and learn how to fold a napkin into a rose shape.

David Neilson of Monteiths Bar shows a simple way to fold a fan napkin in this how-to video. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions given out in a delightful Scottish accent to replicate this fancy napkin fold. Add a little bit of class or ornamentation to a table setting. Watch this video table preparation tutorial and learn how to fold a napkin fan-style.

Learn how to set the table for Christmas dinner in this free series of holiday etiquette videos from our catering expert.

Decorating tables is always a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. In this how to video Chef Paul teaches how to make centerpieces from simple ingredients. Use bell peppers, herbs, and radishes to create beautiful centerpieces that will liven up any table.

Learn how to a fold napkin into an atrium lily with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful atrium lily.

Learn how to fold a napkin into a rosebud with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful rosebud.

Learn how to fold napkin into a goblet fan with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful goblet fan.

Learn how to fold napkin into a fan with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful fan.

Learn how to fold napkin into a bird of paradise with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful bird of paradise.

Learn how to fold napkin into a pyramid with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful pyramid.

This how to video shows you how to make a name centerpiece for your bar or bat mitzvah, wedding or engagement party, corporate event, etc. Get your name out in front where it can be admired with this table decoration tutorial.

This two part video tutorial teaches you how to make metallic paper poofs which can be used to camouflage the Styrofoam® base of your centerpiece. The poofs, or flowers, also add color and excitement to your finished product. Metallic paper reflects light and comes in deeper tones that tissue paper. Use these flowers for all kinds of centerpieces: bar or bat mitzvah, wedding and engagement, birthday, sports theme, retirement, anniversaries, corporate events, etc.

This how-To video shows you how to make an attractive and romantic centerpiece for your wedding, engagement party, or shower. A lovely mirrored acrylic heart with the couple's first names, also in mirrored acrylic, is the center point. Turn off the lights and light up the tea candles for that romantic moment! Coordinating ribbon, metallic paper poof flowers, and onion grass lend accents. This is also suitable for Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, anniversaries, and other romantic events.

Judy of A-BnC Parties and More, Inc. demonstrates two methods to show you how to shred ribbons. For the first, she uses a wide curling ribbon, scissors, and a shredding tool. This how-to video is helpful in decorating, bow making, finishing gift baskets, putting final touches on wrapped presents, etc.

Judy of A-BnC Parties and More, Inc. demonstrates how to jazz up your white taper candles. All you need are candles, a latex glove, and some hobby paint to turn those drab candles into something spectacular.

This nifty tutorial will tell you how to create a buffet supper, a classic American tradition. This video will teach you what foods to offer, how to arrange them, and more.

Sandy shows you how to make a candle centerpiece and use a pick machine.

This video demonstrates how to make the orchid napkin fold. This is a simple way to dress a table and is best with a solid colored napkin that is well starched.

Figuring out which fork to use for which course can be confusing enough, but having to actually set those forks—and everything else on the table? A recipe for disaster... or a chance to strut your etiquette stuff.

There's an art to the buffet. Here are some tips to keep guests happy and plates full.

In this video series, our expert in home decor will demonstrate how to set a formal table setting. You will learn how to place the dinner and salad plates, where the dinner fork, knife and dessert spoon will go, and even where to place the wine and water glasses.

In the following video we will show you how to fold your napkins into cones. Great idea for those children's birthday parties.

The following gourmandia napkin folding secret will show you how to fold your napkins like the bud of a flower.

At your next Easter party fold your napkins to look like rabbits. This video will show you in simple steps just how to do that.

Use the following video to fold a napkin into a triangle at your next private party.

This video teaches you how to fold a napkin into a flame.

Learn how to fold napkins in the traditional manner. This video shows you step by step how to do it.

Learn how to fold a napkin into a hat. Use the following Gourmandia napkin folding secrets to impress and surprise guests.

Napkin folding is a fun art to learn. This art can be used for parties at restaurants or anytime you prepare a nice table setting. This video shows you how to fold a cob.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Watch this video to learn how to fold a napkin into a heart.

Dress up your table with a beautiful flower and candle centerpiece. Learn how to create a floral arrangement from scratch. You will need:candles,floral foam,waterproof floral tape,flowers of your choice and greens.

Ever wonder which side of the plate to put a fork? This video will show you piece-by-piece how to create a formal place setting for two different meal sizes. This is useful if you are hosting a fancy dinner, or are just having friends over for a nice meal. Some people even enjoy having a formal setting on their dining room table all the time.

Watch a simple video that shows you how to make a sphinx napkin fold. Interestingly, it looks more like an Egyptian pyramid than the Sphynx! This classic yet stately place setting is sure to add life to any table.

Here's a quick and easy way to make some napkin rings using ribbon. Follow our favorite gal from Pink of Perfection as she shows us how to create some great last minute napkin rings.