Votive Holder
Hi,I’m new to the clay craft. Please guide me as to how to make a votive holder using air dry clay.?
I’m desperately looking for help in making air dry clay/ terra-cotta clay votive holders.this is the first time I’ll b making anything with clay. Any help is much appreciated.
Not sure if you’re talking about real terra cotta (which is technically an air-dry clay, but is an earthen clay that must be fired to a high temp in a kiln to be very strong) or just a terracotta-colored “clay” of any kind.
So first you need to decide which “clay” you’ll be using. You could use one of the types of air-dry clay or use a polymer clay to make “holders” for glass votives, but their characteristics (strength, color, ability to take detail, etc) will vary.
Most “air-dry” clays you’ll find at craft stores will be based on paper products mostly and vary in quality/smoothness…from the “best” like Creative Paperclay to the lowest like PlayDoh and Celluclay (add water to that one).
There is an air-dry clay at craft stores too called Mexican Pottery Clay which is basically an earthen terracotta clay which would be much heavier and perhaps not as strong if stressed since it’s not usually kiln-fired after drying.
You can also make your own air-dry clays at home, mostly based on grains/flours. The best one is probably bread clay, but salt dough clay would be fine for most things too.
http://www.google.com/search?q=bread+clay
http://www.google.com/search?q=salt-dough
Be aware that all air-dry clays shrink some while drying, and must be sealed (or painted with permanent paint) after drying to seal from later humidity and bugs in the case of grain-based ones.
“Polymer clays” include bulk ones like original Sculpey (white or terracotta colored) and SuperSculpey (translucent-flesh colored). Polyform/Sculpey also puts out small bars of Sculpey III in many colors. Those are all lines of polymer clay that are weaker after baking** in -thin- or projecting areas than most other brands and lines of polymer clay though, just so you know.
Polymer clay also comes in small packages (or larger bars online) of many colors in other brands like Premo, Kato Polyclay, FimoClassic, and Cernit…FimoSoft is in-between those two groups in strength. The colored clays can be mixed together for new colors, and/or various colorants can be mixed into the clay (like artists’ oil paints and various powders), and/or any polymer clay can be painted on (usually with two coats of acrylic paint) after they’re hardened.
Polymer clays are actually plastics so most are quite durable, and many many patterns and effects can be achieved with them too.
**polymer clays never “dry” in the air… they must be heated to harden (actually a chemical reaction) which is usually done in a home oven or toaster oven:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/baking.htm
As for “how to make a votive holder” in general, there are loads of different ways no matter which clay you use. Be aware though that almost none of the clays will be okay with too much heat, and none of them should be placed directly over a flame–though Mexican Pottery Clay wouldn’t burn; it might get a soot spot though.
So generally, the clay itself will be “covering” or embellishing a container of some kind (like a glass votive, for example), or it will just be placed around or under the candle base so that it would never come in direct contact with hot wax.
My site is primarily about polymer clay, but you can find lots of ideas, lessons and examples of various votives, etc., featuring clay on this page at my site (many of the ideas would work with air-dry clays too, though not most of the fancy patterns and effects):
http://glassattic.com/polymer/covering.htm (click on the category GLASS & CERAMIC)
And check out some of these possibilities:
http://www.google.com/images?q=polymer+clay+votive
HTH,
Diane B.
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Homemaker’s Idea Green Votive Candle Holder with Votive Candle $0.01 |
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3 FLORALS HANGING VOTIVE LANTERNS, CANDLE HOLDERS, LAMP $0.01 |
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AMETHYST Daisy Flower Votive Candle Holder. Includes Purple Votive Candle. $0.01 |
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Blue Glass Votive Or Tea Light Holder $0.50 |
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Beautiful Black Wrought Iron Wall Mounted Votive Holders with Pressed Florals $0.99 |
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(2) Red rose glass votive holders with (2) apple cinnamon tealight candles $0.99 |
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Gold Glass Votive Candle Holder with Metal Bale Handle $0.99 |
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Gold Glass Votive Candle Holder with Metal Bale Handle $0.99 |
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Gold Glass Votive Candle Holder with Metal Bale Handle $0.99 |
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Gold Glass Votive Candle Holder with Metal Bale Handle $0.99 |
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Gold Glass Votive Candle Holder with Metal Bale Handle $0.99 |
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New w/tags–5″ Cute silver-tone metal sun shaped votive candle holder!! $0.99 |
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WILLIRAYE STUDIO ANGEL VOTIVE CANDLE HOLDER $0.99 |
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Blue Glass Votive Candle Holder $0.99 |
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BRAND NEW EASTER HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN VOTIVE HOLDER $0.99 |
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candle holders- 3 misc Votive Holders $0.99 |
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Red Glass Votive Holder $0.99 |
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Solid clear glass votive candle holder in the shape of a flower $0.99 |
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Green Hand Beaded Lamp Votive Candle Holder $1.00 |
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Vintage Candlestick Votive holders $1.00 |
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Tassel Votive Holder $1.00 |
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Triangle & Hearts Votive Candle or Plant Holder NEW $1.00 |
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Christmas Tree Tealight Votive Candle Holder Tea Light Stand Goldtone NEW $1.00 |
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The Aromatic Den has tea light/votive candle holders $1.00 |
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The Aromatic Den has tea light/votive candle holders $1.00 |
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Waterford Candle Holders, Set of 2 Lismore Essence Candlesticks 6 $99.00 Waterford Lismore Essence 6 Inch Candlestick PairWaterford Lismore Essence is the next generation of the classic Lismore pattern retaining the brilliance and clarity of Lismore while incorporating a more slender – modern profile. These fine crystal Candlesticks are detailed with the iconic Lismore pattern and accentuate the natural beauty of candlelight…. |
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Personalized Shot Glass/ Votive Holder Personalized favors are memorable keepsakes for your guests and will guarantee that your event will not be forgotten! These favors can be used as either votive holders or as shot glasses. Whether you’re headed to Vegas, honeymooning in Paris, or throwing a baby shower for your best friend, they can be imprinted with a variety of graphics that will work for just about any theme! Include names and e… |
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Inglow CG10286CR6 Battery-Operated 1-3/4-Inch Flameless Wax-Covered LED Votive Candle, 6-Pack, Cream $10.13 … |
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Philips 69126/60/48 Imageo LED Rechargeable Tea Lights with Charging Plate, Clear $69.99 Place Light anywhere, use it with Ease. Tea Lights is a set with a delightful flickering effect that simulatees the flame of a real tea candle. They are supplied in six stylish frosted glass cups. As they are the same size as wax tea lights, they fit in Warranty (Years): 2 / Style: Expressive…. |
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Boston Warehouse Spiral Umbrella Lights $19.99 Fits around patio umbrellaHolds 10 votivesMetal with 10 glass votive holdersCandles not includedShades protect candles from breezes Lighten up your next outdoor gathering or Barbeque. Boston Warehouse’s Spiral Umbrella Lights will add light and ambiance to any outdoor setting. Lights fit around patio umbrella creating soft candlelight while taking up little room. Metal with 10 glass votive holders… |
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Swirl Votive Tree Candleholder … |
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4 PC. FLOWERS VOTIVE HOLDERS $17.95 Adorned with glittering flowered fabric in luminous hues, these votive holders shine as much as their candleacutes flames. Covered glass cups. Tealight candles included. 2 1/4″ diameter x 2 1/2″ high. Set of 4…. |
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TASSEL VOTIVE HOLDER $24.95 Instantly create an atmosphere of intrigue and romance! Tasseled metal cages swing gently from a slender central holder; glass votive cups in a deep garnet hue bestow ordinary candlelight with an air of enchantment. Daring and dramatic! Candles not included. Iron with glass candle cups. 7″ x 6″ x 19 1/2″ high…. |
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Flowers by 1800Flowers – Girls Night Out – with High Heel Votive $59.99 EXCLUSIVE Make her the toast of the town with our cosmopolitan Happy Hour arrangement. This fresh floral cocktail-inspired bouquet of roses, lilies and carnations, artistically designed in an oversized martini glass, will make her feel like painting the town red. Add on our ceramic high heel votive holder and she’ll feel like the queen of style. Truly original Happy Hour arrangement of pink roses,… |