Using beautifully polished silver candleholders, shiny gold and silver candles, and sheer wired ribbon in silver mesh, we've created an elegant center of attention that can be used on your holiday table, on a coffee table, or nestled on an open bookshelf. The bows seen here are made on craft wire, then wired to to the candleholder, but you could also tie the ribbons directly to the candlesticks.
Materials for making a Christmas Candlestick Centerpiece
- candle holders
- candles in holiday colors
- bows to match your decor or table
- pine boughs (optional)
Follow these simple steps to make your Christmas Candlestick Centerpiece:
- Polish and clean your best candleholders.
- Select candles that coordinate with your dishes or holiday decorating theme.
- Tie or wire beautiful bows to the candlesticks or directly on the candles, taking care to keep the ribbons below the burn area.
Special tips for fine-tuning:
- If you use wired French ribbon, you'll be able to tie the bows neatly and keep them from year to year.
- To help your candles last longer, freeze them before using.
- Buy dripless candles when you can. They won't drip onto the ribbons and ruin them.
- Be sure to buy extra candles so that you can replace them after your holiday parties.
- The candles and candleholders don't need to match. If you use a variety of styles and heights, you'll have added interest in your arrangement.
- An arrangement using an odd number of candleholders-- 3, 5, or 7 -- will be more interesting than one with an even number.
- This centerpiece decoration can also be placed on a side table, fireplace mantle, or coffee table.
- For a different look, place the candlesticks on a tray and arrange pine boughs underneath. Sprinkle artificial snow around the base.
Go on to our Christmas Candle Forest Centerpiece
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