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| Extreme Makeover Tips: Spring Fashions Tip #455 Cleanin' out my Candles Taking dried wax off glass votives can be quite a difficult task. Not anymore! First, line up your votives on a flat surfact (which may end up getting a little wet). Boil a pot of water, then pour it into a pitcher that can withstand the heat without breaking. Immediately pour the scalding water into the votives, filling them to the top. Let the water sit for a minute, and the heat should release the wax's grip from the glass and make it float to the top of the water. Pour out the water (NOT into a sink, or else the wax will re-dry and clog the pipes). Finally, dip a clean cloth into the boiling water, and use that wet cloth to wipe the votive clean. In seconds (and hours less than it used to take you), you have sparkling votives once again. Tip #24 Table spacing, part 2 When planning out guest seating, it's sometimes difficult to imagine how much space you'll need. The key rests in basic mathamatics. Get out your calculators, everyone! Each person at a table will need approximately 10 square feet for a buffet. For example, 10 people can sit at a 60" round table, which will take up approximately 100 squre feet (a 10x10' square). 4 people can sit at a cocktail table, which takes up approximately 40 square feet (a 6x6' square). For a hand-plated dinner, allow 15 square feet per person. The difference is because a hand-plated dinner needs a bit more room for the servers to maneuver between the dining room. Tip #224: Skirting Tables A poorly skirted table can make your event look cheap. To properly skirt a table, first ensure that the tablecloth is on evenly. Next, place velcro clips about 18" apart, making sure there is at least one on every corner. Finally, starting with the back of the table, attach the skirt to the clips as tightly as possible. This will ensure that the skirt will not sag, but fit sharply along the edge of the table. |
