The Dollar Tree Vase Hack That Totally Elevates Ordinary Candles

Home décor can get quite costly, which is why it's so great that Dollar Tree has inexpensive items that can be repurposed, crafted, and even hacked into gorgeous dupes of upscale designs. One way this is particularly useful is with glassware. A small cluster of hurricane glass candle holders can make for an elegant centerpiece or style accent in a room, but with this Dollar Tree hack you can spend no more than $4.50 for a pair (plus the price of glue) instead of spending much more somewhere else.

Just as hurricanes are weather events known for their high winds, a hurricane glass candle holder is generally a cylindrical shade placed around the candle to prevent drafts or breezes from blowing out the flame. These can also be footed containers, rather than shades, that the candles are placed within. These can be displayed as standalone décor or embellished with seasonal touches around the holidays to create a customized look, and they are the focus of this particular Dollar Tree hack.

Dollar Tree's floral section is a treasure trove of glassware available for repurposing into unique candle holders. Pick up a couple of glass cylinder vases. If they are 3¼ inches in diameter at least, they'll be able to easily hold a pillar candle. Next, you need a pair of smaller candle holders to create your footed base. The YouTube tutorial posted by Erica Terry DIY features a 2-pack of short, oval votive holders that are no longer available on the Dollar Tree website (though individual store inventory may vary), but there are other options that will work just as well. For a more streamlined, elegant profile, try this 4-pack of tea light holders, or for a more traditional crystal appearance, try these 4-inch taper candlesticks sold individually.

If you decide to use the tea light holders, invert them on your workspace and apply a generous amount of E-6000 glue for glass onto its base, then stick it to the center of the vase's base and allow it to set for 24 hours. If you use the taper candlesticks, however, you'll stick the bottom of the vase to the top of the taper chamber because it's not wide enough to sit inverted. This little project takes no more than 30 seconds (and a day for the glue to secure), and it looks like a million bucks.

Don't feel limited to the tall, cylindrical hurricane candle holders from the YouTube tutorial. Dollar Tree has lots of other glassware vases and candle options. Change your footed base by adding height with long-stemmed varieties, either made from glass or metal for a slightly industrial touch. You could even access a shabby chic vibe by incorporating a painted porcelain pillar holder as your base or step into a contemporary style with some colored glass.

Similarly, the vases of your candle holder creations can be made to accommodate virtually any design aesthetic. As long as the vase is made of glass (to avoid potential melting or fire hazards because glass itself is not flammable), there are choices ranging from short, round globes to textured designs that will make candlelight sparkle through your room. They even have the curved designs of traditional hurricane glass, which could be paired with an iron pedestal to create a vintage look. Or go for some whimsy and create your own ambiance with colored glass that will shade your entire room in hues of purple, green, or gold. The point is that the possibilities are only limited by your imagination and the stock of your local Dollar Tree store. With the right materials and a little inspiration, you could easily create a beautiful glass candle holder display for every room in your home.