How to Make Candle Rings
Although candles by themselves add warmth and liven up most situations, placing them in candle holders or rings make them even more endearing. Candle rings are specifically used to hold pillar candles, however, you can use just about any candle to decorate your table.
You can use these candle rings as centerpieces to adorn the dinner table or present them as takeaways. The point is that, it is relatively easy to assemble, hence, saving your time, energy and even money.
Types of Candle Rings
Making Them...Bejeweled
What you need:
Beading wire
Beads
Plastic/lace flowers
How to make it:
Step 1: Cut the beading wire into twelve 8" strips
Step 2: Pass the beads into a strip of wire
Step 3: Twist to secure the bead in place
Step 4: Repeat for all other strips of wire
Step 5: Using a bangle, twist the remaining wire into a circular shape
Step 6: Wind the wire strips around this frame
Step 7: Twist to form a tornado
Step 8: Wrap the exposed wire with masking tape or a colored paper of your choice
Step 9: Stitch/stick the flowers on to the paper
Step 10: Dust it with glitter
Step 11: Place tea lights or candles in the ring
Your stylish candle ring is ready
Another option is to make a wire spiral with beads and using it as a candle ring. It is good to use for pillar candles used to decorate tables at a wedding banquet.
Beach Candle Ring
What you need:
Disposable plate/Circular cardboard sheet
Sand
Shells
Glue
Push pin
Hot glue gun
How to make it:
Step 1: Dip the inner side of the plate in glue
Step 2: Allow the extra glue to drip
Step 3: Sprinkle or dunk it into the sand
Step 4: Allow to dry
Step 5: Use the hot glue gun to secure the push pin in the center
Step 6: Secure the shells in place
Step 7: Allow to dry
Your beach candle ring is ready
Similarly, you can secure any decoration material onto the cardboard/disposable plate and create your own candle rings.
Easy Potpourri Ring
What you need:
Disposable plate/Clay plate
Potpourri
Hot glue gun
Metal ring/Flat head pin
How to make it:
Step 1: Use the hot glue gun to fasten the potpourri
Step 2: Fasten the pin/ring in the center
Step 3: Place candle in the ring
You candle ring is ready to be used
You can also use a wicker basket lids, to make your potpourri candle ring. Using potpourri to decorate the candle ring lends the candle a colorful look. Besides, it makes the candle smell magnificent.
If you want to use fresh flowers to make your candle ring, we suggest you use a polystyrene sheet or a floral foam. Do remember, however, to use it along with a base plate so that it doesn't fall apart.
