Candle holder .... kind of

[DwightT]

On 10/9/2023 at 5:15 AM, Gezzer said:

don't know how long they will be a tight fit but I really think it will be quite a long time, I am sure one could make some sort of ledge inside  ( silicone or hot glue or something ) when they are made to insure no problems

I was thinking about this the other day.  How about gluing or stitching a strip of leather to the inside to act as a ledge?  Might have to do two layers to catch the candle depending on the slope of the sides, but it seems to me that would work.

    /dwight

[Wepster]

Depending on pattern, some small diameter brass rods run through would support the tea light, and provide an accent. Or decorative nails, or other embellishments to cover the wire or rods run through to support the tea light (or votive holder, depending on size). Or my idea of small block of wood sitting there, cheap, no work (or votive holder upside down, shot glass when not in use, 2 pieces of cardboard with lap joint (maybe not correct term) on edge, thread spool, or.....

[Gezzer]

@DwightT and @Wepster good ideas all around !! 

If the friction fit loosens over time a simple wrap of masking tape on the candle tin would work . I  think it will take a small boat load of candles before it is a problem  but I may be wrong . 

 

[WalterF]

This is really nice, may try it if you don't mind.

[Handstitched]

I'm a bit late posting, but they are simple and practical , great  

[Gezzer]

@WalterF  Thank you and by all means make some .... but I'll need some pics

@Handstitched Thank you Sir !!!

[Pinvazzy]

Using a candle holder in a leather project is a cool idea, and I think the snug fit issue can be solved by wet forming the leather around a mold slightly larger than the actual candle holder. That way, once it dries, it won’t be too tight. If dyeing after shaping, keep in mind that some finishes might stiffen the leather, making adjustments harder later on.

Edited March 19 by Northmount
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