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Once you have cut out a design, painting time can finish
look of your candle holder. Allot of times I'll choose black, because light will shine through better at night or in a dim room. A light blue and white to match your kitchen décor will add a unique touch. You can add almost any type of embellishing to can, such as colored stones or ribbon.
For those of you who want a more elaborate candle holder, try larger coffee cans. They provide a larger area to work with. One idea for larger cans is to cut wholes about half inch in diameter and attach pieces of stained or any colored glass on inside of can. You could create an entire stained glass tin can candle holder. The larger cans are also great for outdoors. Their large base is perfect for decks and walk ways, as they will not tip over easily.
By cutting slits down sides of cans you can bend edges downward, creating nice flared out look. Just remember to file down edges, they will be sharp. For an added flare, twist ends with a pair of pliers. There is a lot you can do with this method and even adding other cut out pieces to cans. You could create angled top for can, just like a lantern.
With a little bit of imagination and paint, you can turn any tin can into something worth putting on a table or mantle. So experiment and have fun. Don't worry about messing up; I'm sure you have plenty of cans lying around. To find more articles on Candle Decorating, Candle Scaping or Decorating Tips, visit www.expressivecandles.com.
Written by: Michelle and Jeremy Gauthier - info@expressivecandles.com December 18, 2003 - This article is copyright by www.ExpressiveCandles.com Expressive Candles offers Scented Hand Poured Candles and a growing collection of Candle Decorating and Candle Scaping articles.
