How to Make an Ice Centerpiece

A homemade ice centerpiece is a simple way to add beauty and an unexpected twist to table settings for holidays and special events. It is easy to make and you can customize it to suit the occasion. For Thanksgiving, incorporate fresh greens and flowers in fall shades of orange and burgundy. For Christmas, combine sprigs of fresh pine or holly leaves with deep red roses or carnations. Add roses in subtle shades of ivory and light pink to the ice to make elegant centerpieces for any occasion.

Empty cardboard milk carton
Scissors
Flowers and greens of choice
Water
Freezer

Instructions

- 1
  Cut the top off of an empty milk carton and rinse thoroughly with water. Cut the carton to the height you would like your centerpiece to be.
- 2
  Arrange flowers and fresh greens in the carton. If you would like your centerpiece to include a candle, simply place a large pillar candle in the center of the carton then place flowers and fresh greens around it. Make sure the wick of the candle extends above the edge of the carton.
- 3
  Fill the carton with water and carefully place it in the freezer.
- 4
  Remove the carton from the freezer when the ice is solid. Dip it in a bowl of warm water for a few seconds and peel the paper away.
- 5
  Place the sculpture back in the freezer until just before serving time.
- 6
  Remove the sculpture and place it on a tray or in a shallow bowl in the center of the table. Surround the sculpture with more flowers and greens.

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