Fall Candle Rings

Fall candle rings are a great way to jazz up your home décor as autumn approaches.

A candle ring is a decorative accent designed to add interest to an otherwise plain candle. It is a small wreath made from silk flowers or other embellishments that fits around the base of the candle or candle holder. Candle rings are often used as part of centerpieces. In many cases, candle rings are designed to coordinate with wreaths, garland, and other décor elements to provide a cohesive look for a party or special celebration.

Making a fall candle ring is not difficult and the process allows you to easily customize your design to perfectly match the rest of your décor.

Supplies:

• Faux flowers
• Ribbon
• Faux pinecones, apples, or pumpkins, if desired
• Floral tape
• Floral wire
• Scissors
• Pillar candle, jar candle, or votive candle and vase

Instructions:

1. Separate your flowers into smaller bundles, if necessary.
2. Attach the flowers to a length of wire using the floral tape.
3. Gently twist the wire into a circular shape that fits your candle.
4. Adjust the flowers so they are pointing in various directions for a more natural look.
5. Add ribbon accents.
6. Add pinecones, apples, or pumpkins, if desired.
7. Place ring around candle and enjoy your new home décor accent.

If you find the floral wire and tape difficult to work with, you can try making your candle ring with a Styrofoam base. Stick the wires of the flowers into the Styrofoam or use hot glue to attach the smaller decorations. Use ribbon to cover any exposed bits of Styrofoam.

If you're having trouble deciding which flowers to use for your candle ring, here are a few options that are popular for the fall season:

• Montbretia
• Hypericum
• Viburnum
• Daphne
• Iris
• Winter Jasmine
• Narcissus
• Holly
• Cotoneaster
• Amaryllis
• Primula

Green such as Ivy, Hemlock, or Blue Spruce can add interest to your candle ring. Dry grasses, such as wheat or rye, can also help to create textural appeal.

If flowers aren't your thing, beaded candle rings can be lovely as well.

Supplies:

• Beads in the color of your choice
• Charms in fall shapes, if desired
• Wire
• Wire cutters
• Pliers
• Pillar candle

Instructions:

1. Cut a length of wire long enough to wrap around the base of the candle several times.
2. Use your pliers to make a small loop at one end of the wire.
3. String beads along the wire in the pattern of your choice. Add charms, if desired.
4. Make a small loop at the end of the wire to keep the beads from slipping off.
5. Use the pliers to bend the wire into a ring formation.
6. Place the finished beaded ring around your candle.

Can't decide what color of beads to use when making your candle ring? Here are a few great color options for fall décor:

• Gold
• Caramel
• Cream
• Tomato Red
• Terra Cotta
• Rust
• Pumpkin
• Olive Green
• Mustard

If you're not a crafty person, or you'd simply prefer to save some time, you can purchase fall candle rings on the following Web sites:

• Oddity Inc has several beautiful fall candle rings available in a wide variety of styles and prices. The site also offers many other candle accessories, so it's easy to pick up everything you need to give your home a new look.
• Worth Imports has a nice assortment of candle rings for fall in both contemporary and traditional styles.
• Keystone Candle offers very affordable candle rings, making this site a great choice for when you need to purchase party decorations.

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