Tips On Making Candle Centerpieces
With just sheer talent and imagination, anybody can create a fascinating candle centerpiece which can wow the guest without going overboard on the budget. One can make use of a candle by itself or mix it with flowers for a beautiful table centerpiece which creates a romantic and soft setting for any celebration. Scented candles can be used but make sure to select a light scent so as not that it won’t overpower everything else. If the candle has a strong scent, one can try incorporating unscented candles with the scented ones.
A mesmerizing centerpiece can be created with a clear glass vase and a 6-inch round candle. Seashells, sand, and glass marbles can be used to surround the candle and enhance the table centerpiece. Various heights of candles can be placed on a tray with stones spread on the tray for an interesting and inexpensive table arrangement. Floating candle centerpieces are always popular as wedding table centerpieces. A clear glass container can be filled with water and a candle is made to float on the water’s surface. The whole centerpiece must, however, match the wedding theme and color.
An inexpensive glass vase can be bought for the floating candle centerpiece. A candle with a few smaller candles can be made to float on the vase filled with water. Flowers can also be added as an added attraction. For a tropical theme, flower shaped and pastel colored candles can be used while pumpkin or leaf candles can be used for an autumn theme. Colored glass or marbles set at the bottom of the clear glass vase can also be used for the autumn theme. For added drama, dried leaves can also be floated with the candle.
A martini glass filled with water can also make a beautiful candle decoration. A candle can float on top with a wreath adorning the stem of the martini glass. The martini glass can be set on a round mirror with votive candles set around the wreath. Cut crystals and pearls can be used for a flashier candle centerpiece. Roses or any kind of flower can be arranged inside a clear glass vessel and set on a mirror. The vessel can be surrounded with votive candles for a dramatic effect. Silk flowers and tapered candles can be inserted in a Styrofoam block for an inexpensive yet elegant table centerpiece.
Another unique candle centerpiece makes use of a live fish. Using a live fish and fish bowl, glass stones can be set at the bottom. A single goldfish can be made to swim inside the bowl. But since one can’t use traditional candles with the goldfish, floating LED light can be used instead. For an interesting centerpiece, photos can be printed and glued on the bottom of the clear class vessel. Flowers can also be glued for a dramatic effect. Antique and curiosity shops are great sources of interesting looking glass bowls and vases. Pawnshops can also be checked for quality crystal vases and bowls. Shallow bowls are great for candle centerpieces
