Fun With Floating Table Numbers

Fun With Floating Table Numbers

July 15th, 2008 @ 3:30 pm by Mrs. Pomegranate

I had been toying with ideas for our table numbers for quite some time and had rested somewhere between letting our pup and kitty handle the task or finding something more stylistically simple. Serving family style platters at dinner will take up a lot of table real estate, so I needed something that wouldn’t use up a lot of space. I wasn’t 100% sold on any particular idea until I discovered these glitter table numbers - they were placed on floral wire and floated above the centerpieces. Pure genius.

Glitter table numbers via glittergoods.

The glitter table numbers floating above the centerpiece.

Without much of a tutorial, I headed off to my local Michaels to see what I could dig up for supplies. I managed to grab most of the 4" wooden numbers I needed, as well as some black glitter, some Elmers glue, black spray paint and spray glue. I also managed to pick up a pack of 12" long bamboo skewers at the grocery store.

Here’s the lineup.

Step #1: Drill a small hole in the bottom of each number.

Thank goodness for Mr. Pomegranate’s handy grip.

Our kitchen counter AKA woodworking studio.

Step #2: Glue a skewer to the bottom of each number.

Elmer’s glue is still the best!

A skewer is put in place.

Skewered table numbers set to dry.

Step #4: Spray paint numbers black.

Mr. Pom’s Tips on Spray Painting.

Spray paint each side at a time, letting the first side dry completely before flipping over.

Step #5: Cover numbers with a thin coat of spray glue.

Let the glue dry for at least 15 seconds before you glitter to avoid clumping.

Step #6: Coat numbers in glitter and set to dry.

To coat the numbers in glitter, I poured it in a large cup and then swirled each stick around until it was completely covered.

Once it’s dry, lightly rub off any clumps.

Glittered table numbers drying.

Glitter table numbers in a tall vase - where they will be stored until the wedding.

A close up.

Voila! While I had to drive around to two other Michael’s to get all of the numbers I needed, it was still a fairly simple project. They are sturdy and will most certainly stand out enough for our guests to find their seat, while still leaving room for all the yummy platters of food we’ll be eating. Even though they look pretty fabulous in bright glittery colors, I think the black will really shine against the glow of tealights on the tables.

How are you identifying your reception tables for your guests?

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16 Responses to “Fun With Floating Table Numbers”

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Miss Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

Nice tutorial! I laughed watching Mr. Pom get all shy on the video. He’s such a good sport

7/15/08 @ 3:41 pm (reply)

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Sarah

We were totally low-tech, and printed the numbers on a letter-size sheet of paper, folded in thirds (like a brochure) and just standing on end on the table. They were fine until the wind picked up…then the groom’s cousins did something to them involving river stones and all was well.

7/15/08 @ 3:46 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

I love how these look! I’m nowhere near deciding on my table numbers or names, and will definitely keep these in mind!

7/15/08 @ 3:49 pm (reply)

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ablossoms (message) 72 posts, Worker bee

Brilliant and easy! I may have to ‘borrow’ this idea!

7/15/08 @ 3:55 pm (reply)

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Laura

I love this idea. If only you posted this 2 months ago I would have stole it

7/15/08 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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Carol

Such a cute idea!!

7/15/08 @ 4:24 pm (reply)

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frenchbulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

I love this idea - I am steal, um borrow this

7/15/08 @ 4:44 pm (reply)

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Meg

When I saw the first picture, I thought the numbers were made of Styrofoam. Which, now that I looked through all of this, would probably be a lot quicker process: cut the numbers out of Styrofoam (or find and purchase big Styrofoam letters), some spray paint/glue/glitter, and just shove the floral wire into it. No woodworking this way; probably what we’re gonna do for our wedding tables.

BUT, your craftsmanship and creativity with this were superb.

7/15/08 @ 4:48 pm (reply)

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juthng

haha.. how cute! you got mr. pom to join in on the fun diy festivities too! I’m lucky if I can even get FI to help me pick out our wedding colors!

7/15/08 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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CarolineG

LOVE the idea of family style eating at the reception!

7/15/08 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Green Tea (message) 705 posts, Busy bee

wow, those ROCK! black was definitely the right choice!

7/15/08 @ 5:12 pm (reply)

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Jules

These are awesome. I’m doing something a little similar…I got papermache numbers, painted them white and covered them with glitter and are gluing them onto a wood board for each table.

7/15/08 @ 5:56 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Pomegranate (message) 956 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Espresso: Haha! Yeah he is a good sport. He’s been super helpful when it comes to DIY with power tools.

@Meg: I was trying to avoid having to trace/cut out any numbers (way too much work). The ones used in the top photo were most likely made out of chipboard - like the ones in a Happy Birthday sign. I wasn’t able to track any down in a 24 hour period, so I worked with what I got!

@Miss Green Tea: Thanks GT! I’m kinda sad that the glittery effect is lost in much of the photos. I hope my photographer can get a better shot of them at the wedding!

7/15/08 @ 6:43 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bubblegum (message) 143 posts, Blushing bee

Ummm, LOVE them! Glitter = good.

7/15/08 @ 8:31 pm (reply)

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Jessica

they are so simple and chic! very well done… thanks for the play by play! I love DIY projects.

7/16/08 @ 5:43 pm (reply)

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Liz - Wedding Bistro

These floating numbers are a great idea! I think black will definitely make a dramatic effect when set against candlelight. It would also look cool if you incorporate an interesting element like glass and water to hold the table numbers.

8/6/08 @ 6:37 pm (reply)