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Candles too small/narrow for holders

2 years ago

Would like to use this combo for the Easter table and I’m sure there is a solution to the problem! How to secure these flameless candles in holder that are a bit too wide?

Comments (30)

  • 2 years ago

    There are wax dots for this purpose. My MIL would use aluminum foil around the base when she used silver holders, but that might be too visible with your glass holders.

  • 2 years ago
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    The above ideas should work. Other tricks include wrapping bottom of candle in aluminum foil or adhesive tape to fit.


    Edited to add: When I saw this earlier, I didn't see the reference to aluminum foil. Oh, well!

  • 2 years ago

    Agree with stiley, get the sticky wax dots.

  • 2 years ago

    I'd wrap the bottoms with paper, preferably white cardboard. It's white, it will do the trick, it will be easy to remove.

  • 2 years ago

    Museum gel would probably work as well. It’s clear and easily removable

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks everyone!!

  • 2 years ago

    I use this I just roll the end of the candle in it. Depending on how much you need to fill the space wrapping the end with masking tape also works.

  • 2 years ago

    I’ve also used something similar to this. Mine are little rounds of white styrofoam that keep the candle snug in the holder. Also reusable.


  • 2 years ago

    Show us the rest of your table ideas too! :) I always enjoy the posts about holiday decorating and tablescapes.

  • 2 years ago

    Depending on my amazing step-daughter for the final table arrangement. I unpack all the decor and tableware and she arranges everything.🙂

  • 2 years ago

    You can also use a piece of Seran wrap around the bottom of the candle. When the candle is placed in the candlestick, the Seran is barely noticeable.





  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Use some real candles that fit, and light them : )

    Or better yet, buy a box of led votive candles and save the tapers, plop a votive on top of the holders and use MORE nestled into faux grass with the bunnies.

    Wayfair, Amazon and more are merrier.





  • 2 years ago

    We try not to go buy more stuff when we already have plenty of stuff that will do the trick.🙂

  • 2 years ago

    ShadyWillow…❤️

  • 2 years ago

    And the winner is…..Susan Saran Wrap!!🥂

  • 2 years ago

    And the crowd goes wild!


    Glad you found a solution.

  • last year

    Oh wow a blast from the past. I use the candles for Easter dinner and the Saran wrap worked great. Might do it again this year!

  • PRO
    last year

    Museum wax

  • PRO
    last year

    Hmm you can see the Saran Wrap…get some museum wax will look much better.

  • last year

    That picture was just a test to see if it would work. It looked great IRL.

  • PRO
    last year

    Good grief!!! 3.99 AND 8.99.....Like you won't need candles again?: )





  • last year

    It’s the farmer mentality- reuse before buying new.

  • PRO
    last year
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    Perhaps taken to the extreme: ) Spend 3.99?

    Maybe better things to do with the time lol

  • PRO
    last year

    My best suggestion is to heat the end of the candles enough to melt them and then push them forcefully into the holders.

  • last year

    Darling, they are fake, flameless candles.🤗

  • PRO
    last year
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    Spend 3.99..........or 8.99

    For the love of heaven. ...........darling. : ) At some point it is nuts.

  • last year

    Jan, this thread was from Easter 2024. It’s a year later and I did the Saran Wrap thing and it worked so why tf would I buy anything??

  • PRO
    last year
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    Maybe it looks better? : ) Maybe it holds better and is less work. Whatever. I'd say whatever the you know what works, but.

  • last year

    The picture several posts above was a test drive, when I set them up for the dinner I used much less the Saran Wrap and it wasn’t noticeable.