Candle rings are a fast, easy way to accessorize your candles for elegant home decorations. With a wide range of styles available at inexpensive prices, there is a beautiful ring you can use for any decorative candle.
Rings are quick and easy candle decorations.A candle accent ring is a circular accessory designed to slip around the base of a candle to add accents or decoration. While diameters and heights can vary for decorative rings, most are designed to fit pillar candles, though rings for tapers, jars, and votive candles are also available.
Candle rings can be made from a wide range of natural and artificial materials, and the design options are nearly limitless. Popular ring styles include:
Flowers and greenery Berries or fruits Autumn leaves, holly, or other seasonal foliage
Grapevine, cedar sprigs, or pine boughs Beads or crystals Pine cones or nuts Christmas ornaments or other seasonal trinkets Simple rings may be made from just one or two materials, while more complex designs may interweave different materials for a lush display. Colors, sizes, and combinations vary widely, and it is possible to find a ring to match nearly any home décor or special occasion.
With so many different ring designs to choose from, selecting the perfect option can be challenging. Ideally, the ring should coordinate both with the candle it is framing and with the overall décor it is part of. The ring may be chosen to match a season or holiday, or just to be part of a coordinated home design. To choose a ring for a candle, consider:
Occasion: Holiday candle rings should have holiday accents and colors, such as a holly ring with red berries for Christmas or a spring flower ring with miniature painted eggs for Easter. Season: When possible, coordinate the ring with overall seasonal décor. In spring, rings with tulips and gently colored flowers are appropriate, while rings with brilliant leaves, twigs, and nuts are best for autumn. Candle Size: Choose a ring appropriately sized for the candle in question. A very thin, low ring will look skimpy when paired with a thick, tall pillar candle, while a thick, mounded ring can overwhelm a taper candle. Candle Color: Give your candle decorations even more pop by coordinating rings and candle colors. A cranberry red candle is perfect for a winter ring, a warm amber colored candle is ideal for a fall ring, or a light lilac candle is suitable for a spring ring.
Decorative rings designed for candles are available at most major retailers that carry a basic selection of pillar or taper candles. Check the craft or home décor sections of stores, or look in holiday or seasonal sections for specialized rings. Candle and home fragrance stores, home décor stores, and antique stores also usually carry a supply of more unique rings, and craft stores may offer custom rings from their design experts. It is also easy to buy a basic ring and add coordinating decorations to it yourself, creating a personalized accent for your home.
Depending on the size, design, and materials, rings may cost as little as five dollars, but more elaborate, finely crafted designs can run 50 dollars or higher. Watch for seasonal sales and stock clearances to find rings at discount prices.
Decorating with a candle ring is as easy as inserting an appropriate candle into the ring and placing it on a table, mantle, or shelf. To draw the eye to your elegant ring, however, consider these decorating tips:
Handle both the ring and the candle with care, and insert the candle from the base only rather than sliding the ring down the candle. This will minimize any scratches on the candle. Customize a ring with easy to add accents such as floral picks, ribbons, or other small items to give it a unique look and to match your décor more closely. Give your candle ring a new look instantly by changing the candle periodically. Change a winter candle ring into a holiday piece by switching a white candle for a red one, or give a bold touch to a spring candle ring by switching from pale pink to sunny yellow. When not in use, wrap the ring carefully in tissue to protect delicate pieces and keep dust from settling in every crevice. This will keep the ring looking new and ready for another display.
Whenever candles are used, proper safety must be observed.
Place the candle and ring on a level, sturdy, fireproof surface. Only burn the candle in the ring when there are no breezes that could lead to uneven burning and excessive dripping. Keep the flame at least one inch above the top of the candle ring so the ring is not exposed to heat or wax. Keep the candle and ring out of reach of children or pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended.Candle rings are beautiful, easy accessories that can add instant elegance to any candle display. By choosing a ring carefully and coordinating it well, even a simple ring can be a stunning decoration.
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