 Blowing
Leaves Candle Holders
Fun and easy to make, these
candle holders look pretty even when they're not lit!
Materials:
2 Votive Candle Holders available from any craft/home store.
Look for votive holders with a lip at the top instead of a straight up
and down cup. This makes it easier to attach your wire.
2 spools Green Colorcraft Wire (#49149)
Qty:
2 pkg. Topaz Pressed Glass Leaves (#18188)
Qty:
2 pkg. Smokey Topaz Pressed Glass Leaves (#18187)
Qty:
2 pkg. Lime Pressed Glass Leaves (#18184)
Qty:
2 pkg. Emerald Pressed Glass Leaves (#18185)
Qty:
2 pkg. Evergreen Pressed Glass Leaves (#18186)
Qty: 
1 pkg. SL Gold 6/0 Pony Beads (#17512)
Qty:
Directions:
Step 1: Make sections out of wire as illustrated
in Image A. Start by cutting a piece of wire 6-8" long. Twist
one end to make a spiral using a flat or round nose pliers. Randomly
add pony and leaf beads onto the wire  and
bend and twist as you go. Make about 10 sections to start, although
you'll need more later.
Step 2: Take a piece of wire at least 6" longer
than the opening of your votive cup. String a few beads on the wire
and twist it around the top (like you would a twist tie on a bag), under
the lip of the votive cup.
Step 3: Use the pieces hanging down to loop through
your wire sections made in step 1.
Step 4: Cut small pieces of wire (about 1") and
use them (again like twist ties) to attach more and more sections going
around the cup. Don't worry if they are "flopping around" right now.
Just keep adding sections until the glass is about covered. Make
more sections when you need them.
Step 5: Cut a piece of wire about 8". Attach
that wire somewhere near the bottom of your wire sections and weave this
wire through loose sections. Pull this tight and it will get all
your wire sections snug against the glass. |
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