Hot Table Preparation How-Tos

How To: Make a baseball diamond centerpiece for a party

This how-to video shows you how to make an infield base to anchor your baseball centerpiece for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, theme wedding party, sports theme event, corporate event, etc. Indoor/outdoor grass carpeting covers the infield, baseball bases and baseball (or team color) ribbon add accents. Ideas of what your final centerpiece can look like as well as other enhancements, are also shown. Watch this how-to video to learn how to make your own baseball diamond centerpiece.

How To: Make a DIY wedding and engagement centerpiece

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.

How To: Shred a ribbon

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.

How To: Curl a ribbon

Judy of A-BnC Parties and More, Inc. demonstrates two methods to show you how to curl ribbons. For the first she uses a pair of scissors, on the second, her fingernails. This is helpful in making decorations, finishing off balloons tails, putting final touches on wrapped presents, etc.

How To: Paint white taper candles

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.

How To: Arrange a buffet supper

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. Arrange a buffet supper.

How To: Arrange a buffet dinner

The American tradition of the buffet supper is shown in its simple preparation. A "must" for the homemaker or hostess. That any intelligent person would care enough about this subject and think it is so important as to make a film about it is astounding. Martha Stewart must have grown up on this.

How To: Make a candle centerpiece & use a pick machine

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

How To: Fold a napkin into an orchid

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.

How To: Fold a lotus napkin

This easy video will show you how to shape a napkin into a lotus fold. The key is a stiffly starched napkin.

How To: Set a dinner table

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.

How To: Set up a buffet table

There’s an art to the buffet. Here are some tips to keep guests happy and plates full. Set up a buffet table.

How To: Make a chocolate fountain

They are going to show you how to purchase the chocolate fountain and how to put it together. and prepare the chocolate.

How To: Do a formal table setting

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.

How To: Fold a napkin like a cone (Pliage en cone)

In the following video we will show you how to fold your napkins into cones. Great idea for those children's birthday parties. Fold a napkin like a cone (Pliage en cone).

How To: Fold a napkin like a fan (Pliage en eventail)

In this video you will learn how to fold your napkins into fans. Great idea for those Asian themed dinner parties. Fold a napkin like a fan (Pliage en eventail).

How To: Fold a napkin like a bud (Pliage bourgeon)

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

How To: Fold a napkin like a rabbit (Pliage en lapin)

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. Fold a napkin like a rabbit (Pliage en lapin).

How To: Fold a napkin in a rectangle (Pliage en rectangle)

Folding a napkin into a rectangle is demonstrated in the following video. This will really impress your guests. Fold a napkin in a rectangle (Pliage en rectangle).

How To: Fold a napkin into a triangle (Pliage triangle)

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

How To: Fold a napkin into a flame (Pliage en flamme)

This video teaches you how to fold a napkin into a flame. Fold a napkin into a flame (Pliage en flamme).

How To: Fold a napkin into a lily flower (Pliage fleur de lys)

In this video learn how to fold a napkin into a lily flower horn. It will surprise all of your guests. Fold a napkin into a lily flower (Pliage fleur de lys).

How To: Fold a traditional napkin (Pliage classique)

Learn how to fold napkins in the traditional manner. This video shows you step by step how to do it. Fold a traditional napkin (Pliage classique).

How To: Fold a napkin into a hat (pliage en coiffe)

Learn how to fold a napkin into a hat. Use the following Gourmandia napkin folding secrets to impress and surprise guests. Fold a napkin into a hat (pliage en coiffe).

How To: Fold a napkin into a horn (Pliage en cornet)

This video shows you how to fold napkins into a horn. It makes a fun table setting. Fold a napkin into a horn (Pliage en cornet).

How To: Fold a napkin into a cob (Pliage en epi)

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. Fold a napkin into a cob (Pliage en epi).

How To: Fold a napkin into a heart

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

How To: Make an elegant napkin fold

Having a dinner party or just want to impress a date? Use this video to show your good manners and find out how to properly set the table and fold a paper napkin.

How To: Make a flower and candle centerpiece

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.

How To: Set up a formal dinner place setting

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.

How To: Fold a napkin into a pyramid

If you ever have to prepare for a dinner party, then you should watch this video. Folding a napkin into the shape of a pyramid is a simple task, even though it looks tough.

How To: Make a sphinx napkin fold

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. Make a sphinx napkin fold.

How To: Make ribbon napkin rings

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.

How To: Fold napkins in decorative ways

Well fret not, frantic dinner party hosts! In this video series, learn how to fold napkins in a variety of fancy, fun, elegant and eclectic ways. Our expert will show you step-by-step napkin folding techniques that’ll you can learn in a few minutes. No guests have arrived yet, so with 20 minutes to spare, watch a few video clips and get some good housekeeping tips on how to liven up your place settings. Remember: it’s the details that count. A specially-folded napkin is sure to add that je ne...