A WORD ABOUT HOLDERS

Regardless of how you acquire your candles - make them yourself, receive as gifts, or purchase -  they need complimentary holders.  The holders must not not only enhance the beauty of your display, but also contribute to safe burning.  Of course, we all know we should never leave burning candles unattended!  Not even jar candles! 

There are many beautiful glass holders for tapers available in retail stores, as well as thrift shops, flea markets and yard sales.  You will also find ceramic, metal and even wooden holders, from single candle size to elaborate candelabras.  And if you find one you especially like but it has surface damage - think spray paint!  You might even have some glass bottles or bud vases that would make interesting candle holders.  Many holders lend themselves to added decorations, so be creative, but be careful to keep flamables away from the flame.

Large figural candles do well simply sitting on a pretty plate or a trivet which also protects your surfaces from wax marks.  If your candle needs more height, you might consider a 'spike' holder with 'scroll' feet.  These also work well with big thick pillar candles which then lend themselves to much creative decorating.
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