Place the Bowls

• 1). Provide each place setting with its own floating candle bowl. Each bowl should be the same clear glass to maximize the lighting and the cohesive table décor. Miniature glass fish bowls are the perfect fit for this table design.
  
  
• 2). Place a long narrow metal or ceramic bowl down the center of your table.
  
  
• 3). Place smaller candle bowls around the table in a non-linear pattern. Create a shabby-chic look for a Victorian styled dining room by using a variety of colored glass bowls in various shapes and sizes with plain white candles.
  
  

Fill the Bowls

• 1). Incorporate objects at the bottom of the glass bowls to dress the table. River rocks, marbles and glass beads all make surprising art for your table when beautifully lit from above with a white floating candle.
  
  
• 2). Fill the bowls with only enough water to float your candles.
  
  
• 3). Put plain white floating candles in the center trough-shaped bowl and use floral shaped candles in the clear bowls to set a theme on the table. flank the bowl with low flower arrangements.
  
  
• 4). Mix in other items that float in the bowl. Add floral blooms such as daisy heads or mum blooms to add texture to the table.
  
  
• 5). Surround the bowls with flower petals or color-coordinated ribbons to create a soft look for a luncheon or casual dinner.