How to Use a Tealight Holder Vase for Candle Centerpieces

Quick answer

Use a tealight holder vase as a dual-purpose candle centerpiece by placing a tealight inside and arranging small flowers or greenery around it in the glass folds.

Step-by-step: Creating your candle centerpiece

1. Choose your tealight holder vase: Select a clear or sea green glass tealight holder vase. Clear glass works with any flower color; sea green adds a subtle coastal tone. Make sure the opening is wide enough for your chosen blooms.
2. Prepare the flowers: Trim stems to 2-3 inches and remove lower leaves. Use small flowers like spray roses, ranunculus, or greenery sprigs. Avoid thick stems that may crack the glass. Test one stem first to check fit before cutting all flowers.
3. Place the tealight: Drop a standard tealight into the base of the holder. Ensure it sits flat and stable. Do not overfill with flowers—leave room for the candle flame. Never leave a burning candle unattended, especially near flowers.
4. Arrange flowers around the candle: Insert stems one by one into the glass folds around the tealight. Let the undulating shape guide the arrangement. Add water only if using fresh flowers—keep it below the candle base. For a dry arrangement, skip water and use dried flowers or faux greenery.
5. Style and light: Place the centerpiece on a heat-safe surface. Light the tealight after arranging. For safety, keep the flame at least 2 inches from any flower petals. Group multiple tealight holder vases for a fuller centerpiece look.

Product facts

• Tealight Holder/Vase: A mouth-blown tealight holder with an organic form, inspired by a lagoon. Suitable as candleholder, mini pot or vase, naturally arranging flowers in the undulating folds of the glass. Its unique shape holds stems securely without extra support, letting you create a natural-looking centerpiece in seconds.