Floating candles centerpieces ideas for home decor
Table centerpieces are quaint little items that light up your interior decor, especially ones like floating candles. These things go with every mood and are specially sought after for festive seasons. You can buy floating candles from the market or if you are in the habit of making your own ones, you can do that too from leftover candle wax.
Preparation
For a candle to float, the base of the candle should be smaller than the top portion and the wick shouldn’t go all through the candle. Floating candle molds are available in the market in various designs or you can create one using cupcake tins or ice cube trays.
For outdoor uses, you should take care to have wick that is recessed and protected from breeze and water. Sometimes the wick passes through the base and gets wet, so drop a little hot wax at that portion to cover it up. When using floating candles as centerpieces, glass containers or vases are commonly employed.
Floating candles centerpieces ideas
The simplest way to create a centerpiece for your table is to fill a large bowl of water with floating candles. Having different types of candles of different colors would look impressive, especially if a white colored bowl is used.
If you want to add a touch of creativity, then place some beads or marbles in a glass cylinder filled with water. Place the candle in the cylinder and enjoy the effect of having an ice caught on fire.
Keep tall thin vases of different heights and place the candles in them. Having different colored vases and candles would add to the beauty in irregularity.
You can make use of colored beads to make a more attractive centerpiece. Place the beads at the bottom of the bowl and place the floating candles on top to create a colorful effect.
For special occasions, like Valentine’s Day, you can create a romantic ambiance with floating candles. Immerse flowers, whether artificial or real, and weigh them down if need be in a bowl full of water. Float different colored candles in them to create a mesmerizing effect.
If you are considering centerpieces for a large table, then place small bowls together, filled with different colored water (this can be achieved by mixing a few drops of food coloring into the water). Float white candles of different sizes in them to create a serene and magical ambiance.
For outdoor pools and poolside tables, floating candles can provide an unearthly ambiance. Take care to weigh the candles down if you are using them in the pool area as they would float around a lot otherwise.
