Any ideas for a candle look-alike, maybe home-made?

[Fern]

I have a dilemma maybe you can help me with.

On my screened porch i have a nice black wrought-iron hanging candelebra that holds about 10 candles, the kind that are relatively narrow, maybe 3/4 inch in diameter, and about 6 inches high.

The problem is that in the summer the afternoon sun gets so warm in theree that the candles actually partially melt (!), sag and eventually fall out of their holders as they lose their shape.

I like the look of candles in the candelebra, but i don't intend to ever burn them and as i said, they tend to melt.

does anyone have an idea of some sort of replacement i could put in there that would like white candles, either something relatively cheap to buy or something i could make that wouldn't look dumb?

[Fern]

You know, like if i could somewhere find white pillars made of wood that would fit in the slots, that would be perfect....

[tinapbeana]

got an old broom or mop? seems a broom/mop handle would be about the right size, and you could spray paint them what ever color you want your 'candle'

[LuxLiving]

I second the broom handle idea and if that's not the exact right fit, go to your local lumber/hardware store and have them cut you some dowel rods in the lengths you want. A bit of craft paint and you ought to be good to go 'firm'!

[Fern]

hmmm, what an intriguing idea.... thanks!