tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post6515159961407927997..comments2023-03-30T08:48:35.234-04:00Comments on [The] Nettleton Hollow [Blog]: DIY Hanging Votive HoldersJustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-61808066003685569232012-03-20T07:44:55.857-04:002012-03-20T07:44:55.857-04:00Glad you like them and find the post useful! The b...Glad you like them and find the post useful! The baby food jars sound like a great idea!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-62186627251737041982012-03-18T17:41:02.800-04:002012-03-18T17:41:02.800-04:00I love these...wanted them for my grandson's r...I love these...wanted them for my grandson's rehearsal dinner...so inexpensive...I will use the baby food jars since we are using mason jars for some of the lighting. Thank you so much.Teach1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14081596873843271073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-57897750554647212202010-08-25T08:27:44.733-04:002010-08-25T08:27:44.733-04:00Thanks for the update! We've corrected the lin...Thanks for the update! We've corrected the links.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-18745942662341698742010-08-24T12:32:21.733-04:002010-08-24T12:32:21.733-04:00Hi Justin,
Thanks for featuring Jamali Garden. We...Hi Justin,<br /><br />Thanks for featuring Jamali Garden. We recently revamped our website and the link above does not work anymore. The new link is: http://www.jamaligarden.com/detail/19409/8/candles-and-lights/candle-holders/set-of-4-votive-holders.php<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Murtaza Ali<br />Jamali Floral & Garden SuppliesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556891294579040594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-12099438782320286792009-09-14T19:20:12.990-04:002009-09-14T19:20:12.990-04:00I made 10 wedding centerpieces using Mitsumata Bra...I made 10 wedding centerpieces using Mitsumata Branches with the hanging votive candles that I used at my wedding and they were absolutely awesome. I used the flared votives too to make sure the wire did not slip. I am re-selling them. I am in Southern California. Check out my craigslist ad http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/for/1374456784.html or e-mail tiffgreenfield3@yahoo.com if interested in purchasing. Local pick up only. Thanks!Tiffanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-89546939569259397562009-09-01T08:55:56.040-04:002009-09-01T08:55:56.040-04:00Thanks so much for the tips! It is inevitable that...Thanks so much for the tips! It is inevitable that the birch will naturally dry out. You can temporarily make them a bit more pliable by soaking them in water. That said, I would do a test batch to make sure it doesn't cause the bark to peel or something along those lines. <br /><br />Regarding the fire hazard issue, I'd DEFINITELY recommend using LED votives, rather than the real thing. Those fine dry twigs would make excellent tinder.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-61785183331717092792009-08-31T23:22:05.867-04:002009-08-31T23:22:05.867-04:00I'm in the process of making my own hanging vo...I'm in the process of making my own hanging votive holders (got 100 done, another 100 to go!) for the centrepieces at my wedding, and I have some advice: <br /><br />BABY FOOD JARS make GREAT holders! They have a lip around the top, so your wire doesn't slip, and are very durable. You have to use GooGone or another cleaning solvent to get the glue remains off the face, and then run them through the dishwasher to make sure no food particles remain - ask your local day-care or new moms for donations! <br /><br />Secondly, make sure you don't use ALUMINIUM wire. It breaks when you bend it back onto itself or twist it too tightly. Steel wire has just the right amount of twistability while remaining strong. I bought mine a my local hardware store (no need to go to a specialty framing shop), and it was $1.69 for 18m (that's about 19.5 yards - sorry, we use metric here in Canada!). That's less than 3cents a foot! So far I've used two packages for 100 holders. My total outlay for the candle holders (not including the candles) has been $7 for wire, and $5 for a bottle of GooGone!<br /><br />Now its MY turn to ask a question - I have my heart set on using birch branches for my centrepieces, and have started collecting birch tops from trees that neighbours have trimmed near our family cottage. Some of the birch was first cut LAST fall, and some was cut just last week, with more to come in the next month or so. The older branches are starting to get quite brittle. Is there some way to restore their pliability, and to keep the rest fresh? Can they be soaked? Our wedding isn't until February, but we'd rather not be out in 6ft of snow topping birch trees in January! <br /><br />Because we want to use the hanging votive holders with the birch branches/twigs/tops (whatever you want to call them), I want to make SURE that they won't become a fire hazard: ANY ADVICE?????<br /><br />Thanks!Skwertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-35466157620195566512009-06-16T08:32:27.097-04:002009-06-16T08:32:27.097-04:00Those should work just fine as they get wider at t...Those should work just fine as they get wider at the top - you just need something that won't slide through the wire loop (so a straight cylinder wouldn't work).Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-78258473835198806432009-06-15T21:44:38.938-04:002009-06-15T21:44:38.938-04:00I'm a wedding planner and I'm suggesting m...I'm a wedding planner and I'm suggesting making these handing candle holders for a bride to save her money. I was slightly confused about which votive holders to use. On your instructions it says to use holders that are slightly larger at the top (straight ones don't work). Will these work? http://www.candle4less.com/72-Colored-Glass-Votive-Holders.1732.html;jsessionid=0a01074d1f438483e80391c842b9b722fd24c206cb87.e3eTaxaQbxmTe34Pa38Ta38ObNz0<br /><br />Please send a response to: janel.peyton@gmail.comJanelhttp://www.janelpeytonevents.vpweb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-1812782243817122112009-04-15T08:48:00.000-04:002009-04-15T08:48:00.000-04:00Hello - You certainly can add fresh flowers to the...Hello - You certainly can add fresh flowers to the centerpiece - it is just best to keep the water away from the branches if you want to use the branches again (if you only want to use the branches once though, getting them wet isn't that big of an issue). One way to do this would be to use floral tubes like what we used in this post - http://nettletonhollow.blogspot.com/2008/05/hanging-floral-tubes.html<br />Another option might be to put fresh flowers in water in a vase, and then put that vase inside a larger vase in which you can place the dry branches. Lastly another option would be to stick with flowers that would hold their form for the length of the event, like Dendrobium orchids as you suggest - http://nettletonhollow.blogspot.com/2008/01/simple-but-spectacular-manzanita.html - you should consult with a florist regarding other similar fresh flower options. Hope this helps!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-67139296422813581522009-04-14T23:09:00.000-04:002009-04-14T23:09:00.000-04:00Justin, do you know if there are any good fresh fl...Justin, do you know if there are any good fresh flowers to add to the centerpiece at the last minute? I want a tall centerpiece with branches and hanging votives and hopefully some type of fresh flowers (like dendrobium orchid, etc.). I know in an earlier post you mentioned adding water to the centerpiece would be a bad idea, so I wasn't sure if that makes flowers out of the picture. Are there other branches that would be able to hold plastic votive holders and LED candles that would be able to be in water if I added flowers? Thanks!!!!61910Bridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-29554517104370636812009-02-26T08:30:00.000-05:002009-02-26T08:30:00.000-05:00I'm not sure what gauge wire we were using, but an...I'm not sure what gauge wire we were using, but anything that's sold as floral wire should work - as long as it is thin and soft enough so that it is easy to work with, you should be fine.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-50345410764013189412009-02-26T00:07:00.000-05:002009-02-26T00:07:00.000-05:00HI i'm planning on making these for a party i'm th...HI i'm planning on making these for a party i'm throwing. I just wanted to confirm the gauge size of the wire you're using in your pictures?<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for posting this-i'm really looking forward to making mine. I'm going to buy some Ikea tea light holders. Fingers crossed it all works out well.<BR/><BR/>ElAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-78541966814777596862009-02-11T17:19:00.000-05:002009-02-11T17:19:00.000-05:00That wire certainly is less expensive than what we...That wire certainly is less expensive than what we used! I wouldn't risk using the hot glue on the votives. Perhaps epoxy or something along those lines would work? Another option might be to hang the beads off of the votives, rather than gluing them directly onto the glass.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-58050164714740839372009-02-11T16:27:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:27:00.000-05:00One more question... If I hot glued beads on the v...One more question... If I hot glued beads on the votives, do you think the hot glue would get too hot and start to melt from the flame and the beads would fall off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-86314878909765450772009-02-11T16:23:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:23:00.000-05:00Thanks, Justin! I found some wire at Lowes for .14...Thanks, Justin! I found some wire at Lowes for .14 cents a foot! Can't beat that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-53651957712031208682009-02-11T13:43:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:43:00.000-05:00We got ours at Jamali Garden. However, I don't see...We got ours at Jamali Garden. However, I don't see them on the site - http://www.jamaligarden.com/ - so you might want to give them a call and/or do a search for floral wire. Hope this helps!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-63949062719132392182009-02-11T13:25:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:25:00.000-05:00Where do you purchase the fine wire and how much d...Where do you purchase the fine wire and how much does it usually cost?? I need to know ASAP for Valentine's Day! THANKS! LOVE THIS IDEA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-444965045786796392008-06-06T10:20:00.000-04:002008-06-06T10:20:00.000-04:00You certainly have to be very careful with branche...You certainly have to be very careful with branches and open flames. Because Mitsumata is relatively thick, and Manzanita is so dense, they'd be difficult to ignite. The branches to stay away from are those with finer branches, such as Natural Birch Branches and Dried Curly Willow, and you definitely wouldn't want to use dried grass as an accent. Even with the safer branches, you'll of course have to make sure that the candles are kept away from the branches, and that the arrangement is completely stable. Lastly, you may also want to consider using something like LEDs to get a similar look.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-22407412057490450872008-06-05T03:02:00.000-04:002008-06-05T03:02:00.000-04:00Hi, I have been looking for articles about votives...Hi, <BR/>I have been looking for articles about votives and branches and your site has been very resourceful. I read most of the comments and I have a question. Forgive me if you have already answered this but is there any sort of fire hazard using the mitsumata? Are there any branches you don't recommend using with the votives?Jeeyolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897235359200633719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-54393136859714742732008-05-30T11:27:00.000-04:002008-05-30T11:27:00.000-04:00Wow. Thank you so much for this creative idea. I'm...Wow. Thank you so much for this creative idea. I'm going to use it for my centerpiece. I can't wait! Thanks again!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-83796423054531499622008-05-09T10:18:00.000-04:002008-05-09T10:18:00.000-04:00Even if you use masking tape, you ought to be able...Even if you use masking tape, you ought to be able to use that votive holder again--WD40 and GooGone work great for removing the adhesive.TootsNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250160403913606481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-60930306034458632402008-04-11T11:56:00.000-04:002008-04-11T11:56:00.000-04:00Hi Erica - We're glad you found the directions for...Hi Erica - We're glad you found the directions for making your own Hanging Votive Holders helpful, and thanks so much for letting us know that the project was as easy as advertised! <BR/><BR/>As for flowering branches in September, there probably won't be any fresh ones available - the season for those (cherry, flowering quince, etc.) runs from early to mid-spring. If you want some fresh branches, you should be able to find ones with fruit such as crabapples. I know that over in the floral district in NYC they are abundant around that time. <BR/><BR/>If you are set on flowering branches, you or your florist will need to make your own. You can take any branch (birch is a good choice) and attach either silk flowers, or real ones such as orchids. Check out http://nettletonhollow.blogspot.com/2008/01/simple-but-spectacular-manzanita.html for an example of something similar that was done with Sandblasted Manzanita and fresh orchid flowers.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-66687351935703219402008-04-11T11:04:00.000-04:002008-04-11T11:04:00.000-04:00Hello! I came across this site in my search to fi...Hello! I came across this site in my search to find hanging votives for my wedding reception centerpieces. I was thrilled when I saw these DIY ones were prettier than any others I've come across! I went to Michael's craft store last weekend and tested out a votive they're carrying now that flares out just a bit at the top. It turned out beautiful - and it was so easy! Just wanted to say thanks for posting this blog! I don't know what branches we're going with yet, but we're getting married in September in NY and want to have some kind of flowering branch. Any suggestions?ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048705544042518712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115926605617702286.post-57147237080821621232008-03-26T17:44:00.000-04:002008-03-26T17:44:00.000-04:00Hi Rachel - We tested out hanging some votives fro...Hi Rachel - We tested out hanging some votives from our Himalayan Birch Brush and the main branches are indeed strong enough to support the votives, as are some of the side branches. What seemed to work best was hanging them on branches that were thin enough so that they'd bow out and away from the rest of the branches. I'd generally be wary of using birch brush with votives though, as the thin twigs would make excellent tinder! You'll need to make sure that the branches you hang the votives on definitely are strong enough to support the votives, that the flame is far away from any twigs, and that the votives are secured so that they won't slide down or off the branches if the display is jostled.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329806190076459240noreply@blogger.com