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  If you are looking to create a charming and original centerpiece for your table for an upcoming event, consider a candy bouquet that not only looks striking but can be eaten as well. There are many forms of candy bouquet you can make, depending on who is coming to your party and what look you want to achieve. You can choose to make a colorful bouquet that stands out from the rest of the food or one that ties in to the general theme. One basic rule is not to get so carried away by the look of the bouquet that you forget to choose candy that also tastes good.
  
  

Chocolate Bouquet

• This candy bouquet is sure to be a winner among guests because chocolate is usually a well-liked dessert item. You can make this bouquet by buying a variety of chocolate lollipops or making them yourself and simply standing them up in a vase that can fit them. A chocolate bouquet is more appropriate for an indoor party than an outdoor one, because you don't want the chocolate to start to melt before guests can enjoy it. It is also not the best choice to send to a friend as a gift, because it might melt or smudge on the way.
  
  

Wrapped Candies Bouquet

• When you are working with wrapped candies, you have a lot more flexibility over what you can do. If you want to coordinate the candies to the color of your tablecloth, you can choose wrappers that match or remove the wrappers to reveal the candy underneath. Wrapped candies can also be worked into a bouquet with fresh or fake flowers for a stunning effect that will surprise guests. You can make these bouquets as simple or as elaborate as you want by adding bows, ribbons and other decorations or simply sticking the candies into a jar.
  
  

Taffy Bouquet

• This type of bouquet is not for someone looking for the easy way out, but if you want to create something really special, this will do the trick. You can make a taffy bouquet by buying different colored salt water taffies and flattening them with a rolling pin. Using a sharp knife, cut flower shapes and circles out of the taffies. Stick the circles in the center of the flowers, using a different color for the center than for the background, and stick the flowers onto thin, wooden skewers. You can cut the skewers to different heights for a visually appealing effect and place them all in a tall vase.
  
  

Rock Candy Bouquet

• Rock candy on a stick is already the perfect size and shape for making a bouquet. The variety of colors available can create a gorgeous look when they are combined. To make a rock candy bouquet even more interesting, place the rock candies into a pot lined with Styrofoam so that they stand up. Cover the bottom with small, colored candies to resemble pebbles.