How To Make Quarter Candle Holders

Do your quarter candles blow out, fall  over (or get kicked over?) Here's an idea for easy candle holders that offer  a little protection from wind & stray feet!

You will need:

• 4, 3" or 4" clay flowerpots (depending on the size of your  candles)
• 4, matching clay saucers
• Acrylic paints,  stones, feathers, sea shells, etc.

To make the holders: Decorate each  pot around the top edge with a representation of the Element. For example,  you could paint the pot for "Water" blue,  then glue seashells around  the top edge; green with rocks for "Earth"; yellow with feathers for  "Air", red with yellow flames (painted) for "Fire."

If you don't want to  do much gluing, try a stylized representation of the Element around the top  edge...a wavy line in blue for "Water," flowing, feathery yellow strokes for  "Air," sharp triangular lines for "Fire," and
square, boxy shapes for  "Earth."

Let your imagination be your guide. After the pots have dried  for 24 hours, you may wish to put a sealant over your painting, especially  if it's to be used outside. Then place each pot in it's saucer, add a candle  in the center and you're done!