My tutor didn't know if silver plated wire would work with the solder, but I did a little experiment and it did, so I pressed ahead. I used my pliers to make random shapes, added on beads, then held them in place with masking tape whilst I soldered.
You would not believe how many times I forgot that solder is hot.
I'm happier with some of the decorations than others. Originally I wanted them over the glass panels, but I ended up putting them in gaps of glass.
I stuck to two different types of beads to keep it cohesive. Big word.
I think this curly wurly one is my favourite.
I may have made it a little bit too big to be a tea light holder!
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That is gorgeous! A mini pillar candle would be the perfect size for it!
Alison
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I love it! You did a beautiful job and I think the tea light will be so pretty lit up in there.
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Wow - it's beautiful! I love all the colours you used. It will be even more stunning when you light the candle.
I love this so much! It's fabulous!!!! You could always put the candle inside a small, plain votive cup and place that in the center of your holder. That will keep the wax from dripping all over the bottom.
I like the curly wurly one too!
I know this may sound fanciful, but I think it looks like the kind of light that you'd find in the world of Elves and Fairies.
That's gorgeous! I love the addition of the beads and wire. It's really unusual.
Pretty! Love the blues. ;-)
That's a pretty candle holder - and btw, Wendy --- solder is hot. Not sure if you knew that or not!!! ;)
just get ye a bigger candle eh?
so pretty!
I love having the beads in the gaps, it must be so pretty when it's alight.
Love the colours and the wire and beads really finish it off - very striking x
Oh wow, it's amazing Wendy!
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