How to Make a Musical Table Centerpiece

A musical table centerpiece may be one that plays music to delight your guests during dinner. or it may include a display made with an old musical instrument. Centerpieces with music add ambiance to any table setting, while a centerpiece showcasing an old instrument will add character and charm to the room. You can easily decorate your dining, coffee or occasional table with either style of musical centerpiece. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Music Box Centerpiece

1

Place a mirror tile in the center of your table. You can angle the tile as a diamond or leave it square. If you are making a centerpiece for a long table, you may wish to line more than one mirror tile down the center of the table. Mirror tiles are sold in boxes of six at your local home improvement store. Selections include plain mirror tiles, beveled edge mirror tiles, antique style mirror tiles and colored mirror tiles.

2

Select a music box with a lid that opens on a hinge. Lift the lid and place it in the center of the mirror tile.

3

Drape strands of crystal prisms from inside the music box to the mirror tile. Fill the inside of the music box with colorful glass cabochons, rhinestones and crystal prisms. The objective is to simulate a treasure chest.

4

Place two 6-inch crystal candle holders on either side of the music box, or in the front and the back. The position of the candles is a personal preference. Insert tapered candles that are at least 8 inches long into the candle holders.

5

Spread more jewels and crystal strands on the mirror tile around the music box and the candle holders.

6

Wind the music box before your guests arrive to make your table centerpiece musical.

Musical Instrument Centerpiece

7

Place an oval mirror in the center of your table. Stack two old books on top of the oval mirror, close to one end. The older and more worn the books look, the better.

8

Place a violin in the center of the mirror with the neck propped against the books. Thrift stores, yard sales and used music stores are good places to search for old musical instruments.

9

Arrange the bow in front of the violin and the books.