I don't have a fireplace, but the mantle scarf will work perfectly on our kitchen table for halloween, and it looks amazing and so cute! Definitely long enough to fit any surface you need it for. The dragons are very interesting, I love the idea of being able to make them have the 3D effect. Rather challenging, but very rewarding once I was able to get it just right! (I'm a natural blonde, so some things are complicating, even with instructions lol) This was definitely fun to put together, and I plan on having the kids help me finish the dragons and placing them for the party come time!