Making Your Own Votive Candle Holder

Last June I attended a wedding where I received the loveliest and most useful wedding favor Ive ever been given. It was a hand-made votive candle holder, enveloped in a mosaic of iridescent purple tiles. The bride, a professional artist, had personally hand-crafted these delightful ornaments, making the gift all the more meaningful for her guests. I still use my exquisite little purple-tiled votive candle holder, which is as elegant as anything I could buy in a store, but far more dear to my heart.

Now we cant all be professional artists, but Ive discovered that homemade votive candle holders are not at all difficult to construct. They make a wonderful gift, either for a special occasion or as a party favor. They also make for enchanting home dcor, and can liven up a room by adding a unique personal touch. All you need to make your own votive candle holder is a few simple materials and some craft glue, and lots of inspiration.

The first item youll need is a glass jar. You can purchase plain glass votive holders of different shapes and sizes from any number of retail outlets. Alternatively, the creative-minded can turn any small glass jar into a votive candle holder. Small jam jars and baby food jars work beautifully. Just save the jars when youre done with them, clean them carefully and remove the labels.

There are many ways to decorate your votive candle holder. The only limit is your imagination. You might use plastic jewels, which can be purchased at your local craft store. Affix them to the glass jar using craft glue or glitter glue. Then you can use the glitter glue to add sparkly embellishments and details. Get the whole family involved. This is an especially fun craft for kids.

For a spring-themed votive candle holder, use nature for inspiration. Collect small flowers and leaves from outside. Press the flowers for at least an hour inside a heavy book. Then use craft glue to stick the pressed flowers onto your glass jar in an attractive arrangement. Next, mix together some water and glue to create a decoupage paste. Then cover the jar in thin tissue paper, using the decoupage paste to hold it in place. This also works as an autumn-themed votive; simply substitute colorful fall leaves in place of spring flowers.

Really, your hand-crafted votive holder can be as elaborate or as uncomplicated as you want it to be. A few simple ribbons make a festive but charming votive. Some heat-resistant paint applied directly to the glass will evoke the look of stained-glass. You can use stickers, beads, tiles, photographs, printed decals, or just about anything your mind can think up. So let your creative juices flow, and have some fun making your own personalized votive candle holder.

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