Put simply, a candlestick is one kind of candle holder: it raises a single taper on a stem, while a candle holder is the umbrella term that also covers votive cups, tealight dishes and pillar plates. This page brings the whole family together, from a slim candle stick upward. We keep both at Eleish Van Breems Home.
How do I match a candle holder to a candle size?
To match a candle holder to a candle, size the socket or cup to the candle's diameter first, then judge the proportion: a tall taper wants a slim stick, a fat pillar a wide low dish, so the pair looks balanced; a brass candlestick shows a taper fitting. A candle that wobbles means the fit is wrong.
How do I group candlesticks and holders on a table?
Grouping candlesticks and candle holders works when you mix the forms: a pair of tall sticks behind a couple of low votives and a pillar, stepped so the light layers rather than lines up; a silver candlestick anchors the tallest point. Keep the group central and the flames below eye level.
How do I remove wax from candlesticks and holders?
Hardened wax lifts off a candle holder easily: pick it from the socket with a fingernail, or warm the piece until the wax loosens and pulls free, then wipe a metal one over; keep spare candles ready. For glass, a spell in the freezer cracks the wax off cleanly.
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