Morning Show Project by DAZ
Suspended Candles
Monday, July 7, 2003

Supplies:

  • Candleholder must have a lip wider than the base or be shapes so that it will fit securely in macramé ring
  • Glass beads, crystals, marbles, mirrors etc
  • Gold wire - 20 & 28 gauge
  • Floating candles
  • Metal macramé hoop size according to your holder -I used 3 rings in graduating widths
  • Wire cutters
  • Ruler
  • Sharpie pen/permanent marker
Instructions:

 1.
Measure and cut 4 pieces of the heavy gauge wire into 1 yd. pieces.

 2.
With the ends of all the wires even twist them together approx. 4" from the bottom.

 3.
Lay wire flat, measure up 14" and mark the place with a sharpie, then measure up 9" mark, 6" mark etc, depending on how many rings you use.

 4.
Place the largest ring that holds the candleholder, around the wires to the mark closest to the bottom. then start wrapping the wire around the ring at the mark. Place the wires directly across from each other so that they are evenly spaced around the ring.

 5.
Do the same with the medium size ring, at the middle marks on the wire.

 6.
The same for the smallest ring at the top.

 7.
Twist the wires together at the top and form a loop for hanging.

 8.
Place the candleholder inside the bottom ring.

 9.
Use smaller wire and cut into four pieces 6'' ea.

10.
Thread crystals and beads in center. Since I used a holder that the base sits in the ring, I want to make sure that it stays secure by using my wired crystals to tighten the wire structure around the neck of the glass holder.

11.
Now just clip small lengths of the thin wire and thread beads randomly on the support wires and armature. You can use all kinds of beads and marbles. Add marbles by forming a wire structure around them and then wiring them on. I also made wire curlicues and then twisted them into the structure. This was a time consuming project but I just love the final product. Hanging from a hook on the deck or along a path, the glittering beads and baubles give enchanting lumination to the summer nights. Have Fun! DAZ
 
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