Opinions needed on these brass hurricane candle holders
Oakley
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Has anyone used terra cotta saucers as pillar candle holders?
Comments (2)Hi there Yes I use them for candles (and many other things too)! I've never had much of a problem with the candles over flowing but I have a secret that I do to all of my candles and I try to but quality pillar candles. I like the textures, shapes and scents of the better quality candles. Heres my secret to better/longer burning candles......I keep all my candles in the freezer for at least a week before burning them.(I just leave them in there for storage) Makes a huge difference on how well and how long they burn. A small tea light will usually burn for 8 hours or more after being frozen. Tapers and pillars don't drip as much and burn much slower too! So.... My suggestion to you is to try freezing your candles and use what ever size saucers that you want. I personally like a few sizes bigger for pillars, but that's just the look that I want. Good luck:-) Diane...See MoreNeed your ideas for candle holders please!
Comments (10)I've made what I call "tea-light holders" for many years and sold a lot of them. I don't have a pic of any in my garden but here are a couple on the deck beside 2 of my garden totem tables. They have copper fittings on the bottom and can be attached to copper pipe and stuck in the garden soil. I've used them all around my patio for mood lighting. These are made with punch cups and dessert bowls and I used them on the patio tables last year. I made most of the garden ones with clear cups and saucers. We also spray the copper pipe with clear spray so it remains shiny. DH pounds the end of the pipe so it is closed and pointed and therefor goes in the soil easily. If you make them you need to sand the area a bit where the copper fitting goes and also between the cup and saucer. I glue with 2 part clear epoxy, which works well. The downside is that they fill with rainwater and need cleaning frequently....See MoreShould I polish vintage brass candlestick holders?
Comments (24)Now we know how many cannon balls it takes to fill Nassau Hall... But seriously; LINDAC92—I respect your POV. And; YES! I have "visited" all those places. I'm also a graduate of The Art Institutes. I have seen some ancient Asian metalwork in the Smithsonian and even the other museums you cited, which still have much of their natural "patina" (define this as you will). My reference to museum curators was given as support of my point. (Which, being); that IF a metal worked piece is deemed to be a valuable original creation of someone such as PAUL REVERE, then the undertaking of any restoration is best left to experts. MANY fine items of significance are ruined every day by well-meaning individuals who attempt restoration but end up applying inappropriate or even harmful methods because they are simply ignorant of what they have in hand. Ultimately, when it comes to antique and/or vintage items of significance, I still maintain, that unless one is cognizant of any given piece's providence, and its real potential market or historic value, that any such undertakings are best left to qualified individuals. THE BOTTOM LINE: Admittedly, the majority of inquires on this forum are in regard to items of much less significance. Still, if an owner of an individual piece plans to keep it for their own personal enjoyment, they should clean it as they wish. BUT, if they plan to sell it to the collector market, it's ALWAYS best to leave it "as is"....See MorePillar candle holders
Comments (2)I saw that site while searching & just went back to it, but the hurricane shades are only 5" diameter top & bottom by either 11.5" or 14" tall. Though the base the shade sits on will hold a 6" candle. I'm assuming they mean diameter versus height. Thanks anyhow!...See MoreDLM2000-GW
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