How to Make a Gel Candle Centerpiece

Learning how to make a gel candle centerpiece can help you create unique decorations for weddings, anniversary parties, baby showers, birthdays, family reunions, Christmas, and other special occasions.

Gel candles make beautiful centerpieces.

Before you begin making your candle centerpiece, consider the following:

• Facility regulations: Did you know that some public venues won't allow burning candles because of the safety risks associated with an open flame? If you're making decorations for an event held outside your home, make sure a gel candle centerpiece is allowed before you go through the trouble of buying your supplies.
• Safety considerations: If you want to have candle centerpieces at an event that will have small children present, you need to make sure the decorations are in the safest location possible. Placing burning candles near the area children will be dancing in at a wedding reception isn't a smart idea.
• Cost: Spending $10 to make one centerpiece might not seem like a big deal, but if your event requires 20 or 30 table centerpieces, you might need to choose a lower cost project. Keep in mind your project budget before you spend too much time looking for centerpiece ideas.
• Centerpiece height: If people will be sitting on both sides of your table, make sure the centerpiece isn't so high that it makes it hard for them to visit with each other.
• Symmetry: If your centerpiece will be in a location where it is viewed from all angles, make sure it doesn't have a distinct "front" or "back" side.
• Candle fragrance: If your centerpiece is for an event in which food will be served, choose either unscented candles or candles with a very subtle fragrance. You don't want the candle scent to interfere with your guests' enjoyment of their meal.

When learning how to make a gel candle centerpiece, you have a variety of decorative accents available for your project. For example:

• Mirrors: A collection of gel candles placed on mirrors creates a twinkling effect that is quite pretty.
• Flowers: Whether you use fresh flowers or a silk arrangement, the result is a very pretty centerpiece.
• Ribbon bows: Ribbon bows are a pretty addition to consider when learning how to make a gel candle centerpiece, as long as you remember to keep the fabric away from the flame.
• Buttons and beads: Scatter random assortments of beads and buttons throughout your centerpiece for a splash of color. If you're making the candles yourself, use the beads or buttons as gel embeds.
• Stones: Choose natural river rocks for an earthy, organic look. Or, look for translucent stones in the floral arranging area of the nearest craft store for a centerpiece that really sparkles.
• Framed photos: Combining [[[Gel Candle Making Kit|gel candles]] and small framed photos makes for a very personal centerpiece that's sure to impress your guests.
• Pinecones: Pinecones are an excellent decorative element for a fall-themed centerpiece.
• Christmas ornaments: Scatter Christmas balls around the base of your centerpiece to make a fun and festive holiday decoration.

For more gel candle centerpiece ideas, LoveToKnow Crafts suggests visiting the following helpful links:

• Photo Candle: The Crafty PC has instructions for making a unique photo candle centerpiece by suspending a printed image in a gel candle. While the featured project is for a wedding, you could easily adapt this idea to make a centerpiece for a birthday party, baby shower, or retirement celebration.
• Martini Glass Centerpiece: A candle centerpiece made with a collection of martini glasses is a quick and easy way to decorate for a party. If you wish, you can allow guests to pick a glass to take home as a small favor.
• Floating Candle Centerpiece: Floating gel candles in a bowl of water makes for a simple centerpiece that still provides a very elegant look.
• Beach Scene: If you made this candle in a large enough container, it would be a complete centerpiece on its own.

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