Anyone use pillar candles in glass cylinders??

jessy_gross

I ordered glass cylinders (7.5" tall from Dollar Tree), and I was planning to put pillar candles in them, but the bottom inside the cylinder isn't quite flat, so the candles wouldn't sit flat.    I was wondering if anyone else has used these cylinders with candles-- do the candles still burn ok, or will they look messy and have wax dripping off one side if they're not sitting straight?  TIA!

MrsBassPlaya

I haven't used the cylinders, but what about maybe putting a little sand in the bottom of them to help even everything out?

tpender13

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[QUOTE]I haven't used the cylinders, but what about maybe putting a little sand in the bottom of them to help even everything out?
Posted by MrsBassPlaya[/QUOTE]

This is what I was going to say. You could find pretty colored sand from a craft store, or somewhere on the interwebs.

wittyschaffy

You could also try the trick I use on candlesticks when the base is too big for the candle base - drip a little wax from another candle into the bottom of the cylinder and then set your permanent candle on top.  When the wax sets, your candle will be "stuck" in the right spot.  You will have to be careful moving them though because it could pop free if it got moved too much.  If you're just using a little dab, nobody will see it (and if they do, they're looking way to dang close!).

shan87

We used a glass vase for our memorial candle (it was on the altar and they wanted us have it covered JIC)... we had the same problem but filled the bottom with extra gems from the centerpiece. If you are doing them for every table I think sand is a cheaper option.

MilitaryBride2Be

My centerpieces were exactly what you discribed. We did have quite a few that didn't sit completely flat, but none of mine were extremely noticable and I just left it. I had forgotten about them until now lol. I didn't have any problems with them burning during the reception.