How to Make Candles Fit in Holders

Today's post is more about function than flair but ultimately, once you do it, you will be creating a better look and ambiance for your table.
I'm talking about how to make tapered candles fit properly in all types of holders. Credit for this candle tip goes to my mom who showed me what she does and it works so well, I wanted to share it with you.

Here's the problem...the candleholder you want to use has a hole that is too big for the tapered candles you have on hand.

Simply placing the candles in the hole will result in crooked candles which look terrible and cannot be burned safely.

 

 

So here is what you do. 

Grab some type of plastic cling wrap (food wrap).

 

Tear off a thin piece and double it over on itself. Then start wrapping it around the bottom of the tapered candle.

 

Adjust the number of times you wrap the cling wrap around and/or the amount until the bottom of the candle fits securely in the hole.

 

 

Now your candles will stand up straight and burn evenly and safely.  I've never had a problem but it is probably best not to burn the candle right down to the level of the cling wrap.

 

Here is an easy step by step picture to help you remember this tip.

 

Of course, you are going to encounter the opposite problem where the tapered candles are too big for the hole in the candleholder.  I haven't done a picture tutorial on that as all I do is take a paring knife and whittle the bottom of the candle until it fits.

 

With cooler temperatures soon upon us, you'll be wanting to create the cozy ambiance that only candles can provide and I hope you find these candle tips helpful. 

 

Do you have another method of making tapered candles fit properly in candleholders?

 

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