SpunkyMoo Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) I finally ordered a tealight plug from Candles and Supplies.com to use in my palm pillars, but I can't find a glass holder that fits the plug size. Without a holder, the hole is too big and the tealight slides around everywhere. The diameter of the hole is 1 and 5/8" across and about 3/4" deep. Where do you guys find your thin, round, glass holders (not flared)? Edited May 4, 2012 by SpunkyMoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I got mine from Quick Candles and embed them in the pillar. So far, none have broke and their shipping is very quick. They might work for your plug size hole.http://www.quickcandles.com/Clear-Glass-Tealight-Candle-Holder-Set-of-12-p/1120_12.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpunkyMoo Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 These look great. If you don't mind me asking, how do you embed the holder itself into the pillar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 It is always worth the time to check out the dollar stores. I found these little gems for $0.50 each and bought a bunch. I might go buy a bunch more if they have any left. They hold a tealight perfectly or a taper. Center them in the mould and pour and they stick real nice (make sure there's no mould release on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpunkyMoo Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Oh wow, I would have thought the wax would seep under the holder when you poured. That's great- thanks for the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Most of my pillars molds have a concave top so when putting the tea light holder down in the mold they did want to slide (using the holders in the link). Had tacky micro wax in the supply cabinet and gave it a try. By putting a very thin layer around the side of the holder just up to the edge it let the holder stick on the bottom of the mold while pouring. Once the wax cools, the holder doesn't move or come out of the pillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I use a flat mould. I can see where the concave would be a problem. Also, I pour gently of course but I let it cool and seal up a bit before filling the mould. There is a slight visual issue to deal with when the first pour cools and the second fills the container so keep that in mind. Decorating seems to cover up pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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