Test Tube Floral Centerpiece

3 min read September 14, 2026 Annaliese Johnson
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Give test tubes a spooky chic spin by filling them with florals, greenery and dried grasses then using them as vases for a Halloween centerpiece. Incorporate creepy cloth, amber hued vases, decorated witch's hats and black pumpkins to further the spooktacular feel. Layer mini cauldron place cards and tiny wooden witches and you have a perfectly wicked tablescape for your Witchy Woman Ghouls' Night In Party!

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Begin by heading to a well-ventilated area to paint six Cheers Test Tube Shot Glasses with black spray paint.

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Step
2

While outside, spray paint a Silvertone Taper Candle Holder Set with gold spray paint.

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Step
3

Next, add a few small faux flowers and greenery to the side of two DIY Witch Hats, securing them to the hats with hot glue.

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Step
4

Now fill four Small Amber Glass Bud Vases with one flower, eucalyptus branch and Mini Witch Broom.

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5

Next, fill the two remaining Small Amber Glass Bud Vases with dried florals for a creepy effect.

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Step
6

Once the paint on the test tubes has dried, add dried florals, real and/or faux florals along with eucalyptus sprigs and place three into the back row and three in the front of a Test Tube Shooter Rack, leaving a space in between each one.

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Step
7

Now, begin layering the items onto your dining table. Begin by stretching a Deluxe Creepy Cloth across the center of the table.

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Step
8

Give the Test Tube Shooter Rack prominence by placing it in the middle of the table.

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Step
9

Begin filling out the table by anchoring the test tube centerpiece with a floral filled Small Amber Glass Bud Vases on either side. Continue by placing tall candle holders filled with wine colored taper candles and the flower adorned DIY Witch Hats atop a painted Silvertone Taper Candle Holder beside the vases.

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Round out the centerpiece by grouping the remaining flower filled Small Amber Glass Bud Vases, Black Craft Pumpkins and Gold Metal Taper Candle Candle Holders (which previously had their bases painted black) filled with additional wine colored taper candles.

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Finally, set your table and continue the bewitching feel by adding flowers to mini witch's cauldrons to create place cards sitting next to the cutest mini wooden witches! To see more of our wicked awesome Witchy Woman Ghouls' Night In Party, be sure to check out the full party here, as well as the DIY Witch's Broom Chandelier and the DIY Layered Fabric Backdrop.

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