How many of you have "stuff" that you've accumulated? I know that I have my share of stuff that I've accumulated over the years. You know .... like a vintage plate that you picked up at a yard sale or maybe the plates were part of a set - but all the other pieces are chipped or broken. And how many of you have candlesticks hiding in your cupboards? Or glass/crystal candlesticks that might be chipped? Since taper candles have largely gone out of style (largely replaced by glass container candles) or pillars - I know I hardly use my candlesticks. I kept thinking there has to be a use for some of this "stuff". And I really like to "re-purpose" things ... find new ways to use stuff that might otherwise not be used. There are projects out there to combat both! I use these for pillar candles, cupcake stands, in my bathroom they hold my glasses, etc.
Anyway .... the concept is super easy! Just glue A (candlesticks) to B (plate)! I like to use the wider part of the candlestick for the base and then use E-6000 (or any epoxy like glue situated for glass) to the bottom of the plate, just eyeball the middle of it. You can use *almost any size candlestick and I recommend to keeping the plate size proportional to the height of the candlestick. For example .... use a saucer with a short candlestick, a medium sized plate (salad plate) for the bigger candlesticks. And if you want to use a really big (or heavier) plate, use a wine glass!
(this project first appeared on my blog back in April of 2010, almost a year ago).
The plate shown below (pink toile = swoon!) is a saucer on a glass candlestick that is about 3 inches in height. The plate above (with the violets) is approx. 8 inches in diameter on an 8 in. tall candlestick.
One of the things I really like about it is this works with all styles .... you can use vintage or modern. They make great holders for candles, more stuff, I keep one on my nightstand for my eyeglasses, or even food service! I like to use these to serve up hors d'oeuvres like goat cheese or little nibblies. I recommend hand washing these. If you don't have anything lurking in your cupboards .... have fun checking out thrift shops and yard sales!
great,,,now I am going to be out LOOKING for plates and candle sticks!!!awesome job!
Posted by: Tia | February 23, 2011 at 09:43 AM
What a cool idea. I laughed when I saw this post because I have 3 sets of candlesticks in my cupboard. Haven't used them in YEARS (got them when I got married in 1990 LOL).
Posted by: Simmy | February 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM