Wall o' Candles

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-909 -- More Projects »
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Make a unique wall decoration by suspending candles from garden hooks and wire.

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Figure A
Materials:

wrought iron curtain rod
extender garden hooks
glass votive holders
armature wire
needle-nose pliers
beads, mirrors, glass chips

Steps:

  1. Cut wire into three pieces with pliers (two 12-inch lengths and one 10 inches long).
  2. Turn votive holder upside down and wrap 12-inch pieces around lip. Make a loop in each end on opposite sides.
  3. Bend smaller piece in a horseshoe shape. Twist a hooked shape on the ends and attach to loops on holder.
  4. Embellish votive holders with beads, mirror pieces or glass chips (figure A).