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Monday, 1 July 2013

Light up. Again.

I promised a non-sewing post and a non-sewing post you are going to get!  Remember the tea light holder?  I added some wire and beads.

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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14 comments:

  1. Swexie1 July 2013 at 09:22

    Be careful with the solder, it would be very painful if you get burnt. Hope you can visit my blog here.

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  2. Alison1 July 2013 at 09:42

    That is gorgeous! A mini pillar candle would be the perfect size for it!

    Alison
    x

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  3. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits1 July 2013 at 12:54

    I love it! You did a beautiful job and I think the tea light will be so pretty lit up in there.
    xx

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  4. Anonymous1 July 2013 at 13:32

    Wow - it's beautiful! I love all the colours you used. It will be even more stunning when you light the candle.

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  5. JoJo1 July 2013 at 13:59

    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.

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  6. SuperMomNoCape1 July 2013 at 15:43

    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.

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  7. Chrissy1 July 2013 at 16:37

    That's gorgeous! I love the addition of the beads and wire. It's really unusual.

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  8. Mindy1 July 2013 at 16:40

    Pretty! Love the blues. ;-)

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  9. Sandra :)1 July 2013 at 18:54

    That's a pretty candle holder - and btw, Wendy --- solder is hot. Not sure if you knew that or not!!! ;)

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  10. Samantha1 July 2013 at 21:07

    just get ye a bigger candle eh?

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  11. Carrie P.2 July 2013 at 01:49

    so pretty!

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  12. Jane2 July 2013 at 06:52

    I love having the beads in the gaps, it must be so pretty when it's alight.

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  13. Anonymous2 July 2013 at 11:40

    Love the colours and the wire and beads really finish it off - very striking x

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  14. Laura2 July 2013 at 13:01

    Oh wow, it's amazing Wendy!

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