Unique Votive Candle Holder

Why Votive Candles are Special

Votive candles are a great choice for any decorating situation. You can put them just about anywhere, whether you have a lot of space or even want to hang a candle on the wall or from a tree.

You can also find a lot of different scented and unscented votive candles in a range of colors, making it possible to find candles that suit your décor and your scent preferences. Sometimes it can be difficult to find unscented jar candles, for instance, but it is still pretty easy to find unscented votives.

One votive candle alone is pretty, but a mass of these pretty little candles makes a great centerpiece for the table that everyone will be able to easily see over.

Choosing a Unique Votive Candle Holder

There are many different styles of votive candle holders available as well. You can commonly find simple candle holders such as plain glass or wrought-iron holders with holes cut into them to let light through at your local craft store or gift shop.

But, if you want to find a unique votive candle holder, you might have to dig a little deeper. Home décor shops, antique stores and even flea markets are great places to look for candle holders that aren't the same kind that everyone else has these days.

You might also want to seek out a local artisan who works with ceramics or glass. If they make candle holders, it's likely that each one is unique. You can also feel good about supporting local artists.

Another way to shop for unique candle holders is to look online. If the products aren't available in stores where you live, at least your choices will probably be unique compared to those found in the local shops.

Here are some places to look for unique votive candle holders online:

• Discount Candle
• Bright Settings
• Candle 4 Less
• Save on Crafts
• Ealain Draoi (Celtic gifts)

Make Your Own Candle Holders

One of the easiest ways to get a unique candle holder is to make it yourself. For a votive candle holder, you can use a glass baby food jar, or even a purchased clear glass votive holder in whatever shape you like.

You can decorate the jar or holder using paints, beads, sequins, markers, or stickers. You can paint on any holiday decoration you choose, write your name, or draw or paint an abstract design. Another good idea is to try decoupaging paper onto the holder, using several colors to make a stained glass motif. Once you start decorating votive candle holders in this way, you'll want to have a set for every holiday and every room of the house so you'll always have great glowing décor wherever you go.

This project is great for kids and adults alike. The finished product makes a great gift for grandparents or anyone else who likes one-of-a-kind art. When giving a candle holder as a gift, remember to include an appropriate candle that will fit in the holder.

This is a great, quick craft project that you can probably accomplish with items available in your house. If you have a really crafty kid, making these candle holders would be a fun project for a birthday party; just make sure you also teach the kids about candle safety if you're giving them candles as well.

Decorating with votive candles and unique candle holders is a great way to bring a little light into your life while expressing your own personality.