In the current interiors set aside in different stylistics, candelabra and various types of candlesticks are most often used as beautiful scenery. For direct purpose, these items are applied much less often, because various electrical appliances are suitable for lighting rooms. In today's article, we will learn all about the chandeliers and the species to which they are divided.
What it is?
Kandelabrome is a special decorative stand, the design of which provides several branches. These branches act as a basis for several candles or various types of lamps. There are varieties of candelabra consisting of numerous horns, neatly arranged around the circle.
Even the simplest candelabr looks very rich and luxurious. It is thanks to respectable and expensive appearance, the considered products have become often used to decorate various interiors. Today it is possible to choose the appropriate option to be pressed for any interior compositions regardless of their style.
The Kandelabra device itself is usually much more complex and intricate than the classic candlestick device.
It is worth identifying than the candelabr differs from the standard candlestick. The fact is that the candlestick is the basis calculated on the placement of only one candle. Kandelabra are designed to fix several candles at once. Depending on the size and type of branches, it can be from 2 to 7, and even 9.
Types and design
Kandelabra is a very popular decorative element capable of bringing an unique highlight to the interior. Such an object can enrich the situation, make it more presentable, dear and exquisite.
There are many different types of decorative candelabers. Each of the existing options can easily become a chic interior decoration. Consider what features and external parameters are the candelabras of various types and configurations.
Wall mounted
Very richly and respectable modern models of wall candlesticks, designed to install multiple candles. Such elements are installed on the walls as classic sconces.
Despite the fact that the wall candelabras are characterized by a chic appearance, today, people choose them very often for interior decoration. In the distant past, such products were more popular than today. The main disadvantage of wall copies is that they can leave on the wall finish well noticeable traces of soot.
It is the low practicality of the wall copies that made them unavigoring for the current users. However, with the help of such elements, you can spectacularly decorate the situation, visually make the room more spacious. For example, if you install the wall candelabr next to the mirror in the corridor, its borders will visually expand. Such stylistic decisions remain relevant for many years in a row.
Outdoor
Truly chic and expensive interior decoration will serve carefully selected outdoor candelabr. Such large structures are most often made forged, but there are other attractive options. Outdoor candelabr can have a different structure and branch design. They can be both relatively simple and inconspicuous and very interesting, intertwining, decorated with patterned lines.
If it is decided to decorate the interior with a floor candelabrome, it is very important to take into account the fact that such an element usually has a large height and dimensions in general. The thing under consideration will not take a lot of space in the room, but it can look too heavy and "heavy" under conditions of modest square.
Through a correctly selected floor chandelier, put up next door with the desktop or wall elements of the same direction, will be able to give the interior of the atmosphere of the last century. Many people really like such solutions.
Ceiling
Beautiful and surround candelabr with spectacular branching can be not only wall or floor, but also ceiling. Through this product, you can make the interior of a truly rich and aristocratic. Today, it is easy to find amazing electric chandeliers of the ceiling type, which perfectly copble with the function of a luxurious home chandelier.
The considered varieties of expensive structures are most often made suspended. These instances can be performed in a different way. For example, large chandeliers in the shape of the wheel are very bright and unusual, the perimeter of which has many light bulbs or candles. Such a chandelier-candelabrier will look unique, but only if it is fixed in a spacious room with high ceilings. For small spaces and low ceiling grounds, the candelabra under consideration is not at all suitable, as they make the room even closer, small and uncomfortable.
Desktop
It will love to decorate many interiors not only suspended, but also table varieties of the extremes. Such decorative stands under the candles were used to be used to create a romantic atmosphere, to decorate interiors for holidays. For example, the ancient desktop christmas candelabrier is able to bring in the situation a unique feeling of a bright family festival.
Luxury table candelabra can be put not only on tables, but also on any other bases. Previously, similar designs put on a piano, piano, small bedside tables. Desktop Candellar wonderfully complement the interior under the old days, as it was and in former times.
In the distant past, people were too superstitious, so the table was not allowed to put 3 candles - It promised bad consequences for households. It was believed that these most 3 candles are precursors of the dead man in the house.
It was for this reason that only such candelabras that are designed for two candles were exhibited on holiday tables.
The design of all considered types of candelabra is the most different. Consider what these gorgeous products are stylized under the antiquity may be.
- And desktop, and wall, and ceiling candelabra can have a golden, silver or bronze surface. Shades of expensive metals have always attracted a lot of attention to themselves. In addition, there are also monophonic black candelabra, for example, of forging.
- The designs of the products under consideration can be not only minimalist and simple, but also very intricate. Candelabra can be decorated with patterned weave, figures of angels, dragons, vegetable elements and many other details.
- Most people have candelabra associated with the old interiors of the last century However, today you can find more modern varieties of these interesting decorative elements. Such copies often have a kind and minimalistic design. A large number of elegant scenery, modern candelabras do not have.
- Mysterious and charmingly look the candelabra, weathered in the Gothic style. Their gloomy beauty conquers at first sight. The ancient Gothic candelabre will be harmoniously fit only into the appropriate interior stylists, for such directions as High-tech or Scand, they will not be approached.
Any candelabras are characterized by a very beautiful and bright appearance. They can be used to decorate fireplaces, tumb, chest and many other designs of a suitable style. In addition, elegant candelabra can be used as a New Year's decor.
Materials
Beautiful candelabra that are used to decorate different interiors, differ not only by design, but also material manufacturing. We will understand the basic characteristics and parameters of different designs.
Metal candelabras are most reliable, durable and practical. Most often it is silver, bronze or gold specimens. The material-resistant stainless steel steel of high quality can serve as a framework of a framework of such spectacular decor.
The steel base is complemented by various types of spraying.
Picking out for the interior composition of the candelabra from the materials under consideration, it is very important to take into account the fact that they will need special care. It is impossible to neglect them in any case if I want the product to be attractive and neat as long as possible.
In the production of high-quality candlesticks with several branches, not only steel, brass, bronze, gold or silver can be used. Very beautiful, first-class copies of porcelain and ceramics are obtained. Through such products, you can decorate many different interiors. The considered types of candelabra will harmoniously fit into a variety of stylistic directions.
As a rule, porcelain and ceramic candelabras have a small height parameter. Their surfaces are often complemented by very beautiful drawings or ornaments. It is difficult not to pay attention to the detail of the interior.
Very interesting and attractive solution for decorating the interior - Glass candelabr. Such varieties are particularly harmonious and effectively fit into the interior compositions weathered in a modern key. We are talking about such styles as high-tech or minimalism.
Many people prefer precisely glass structures, since they are characterized by a high level of practicality. They do not require complex care, their attractive form is not difficult at all. In addition, glass candelabras are often relatively inexpensive, so they can acquire people who want to save.
For the interior styles of Ampire or Ar Deco, it is advisable to select a crystal chandelier. Such elegant and exquisite decor elements are also suitable for Venetian interiors. Products from crystal look fresh, expensive and very attractive.
Women's candelabras are very popular. These are not only outdoor, but also ceiling and other varieties of such coats for candles. As a rule, they are withstanding in strict black.
Forged candelabra look worthily and harmoniously fit into many settings.
Beautiful decorative interior decoration will serve a wooden candelabr. Such supports under the candles look especially original and naturally. They can be selected for the premises set down in different stylistics and color gams. Wooden candelabr can play the role of bright interior accent. Especially good looks of copies made of wood roots. As a rule, such decorations are the result of handmade.
If you want to decorate an expensive interior made in a styled style direction, you can look at the candelabram, in which such a stone is used as onyx. Onyx models are distinguished to aesthetic and elegant appearance. A unique drawing of a natural stone will always attract the attention of households and guests who visited their home.
How to clean from wax?
When operating the candelabrov it is difficult to avoid falling wax on their surface. It must be considered from an elegant candlestick, otherwise its appearance will not be neat and attractive.
The feature of the wax is that it is capable of very quickly entering the material that falls. To quickly and unhindered to remove it, it is very important to take into account the properties of the material with which he got in touch.
We'll figure it out in some simple rules for removing wax from the surface of the candelabra.
- Mainly, it will be necessary to carefully remove the largest parts of the wax from the scenery.
- Clear the base in low-cost places will be through toothpicks. either an old toothbrush.
- To remove the wax, you can resort to the temperature method, However, it will not suit all the candelabra models.
- It is prohibited for cleaning to use iron brushes and sponges. This prohibition is due to the fact that the specified things can be very easy to scratch the surface of the candelabra, especially if it is made of any metal.
- The easiest thing is cleared by those candelabra that are made of glass or ceramics. From such contamination products, you can try to delete using matches or toothpicks.
If the evaporator zone was not very big, then the wax particles will betenantly disappear from the walls of the candelabra.
- From glass candlesticks, wax can be removed with a hairdryer. For this, the latter must be launched in the mode of maximum air temperature. A hot air jet should be sent clearly to a polluted place and keep it so while the wax does not soften. Then it will be able to successfully remove it.
- If the decoration is made of bronze, it is impossible to wet it. The easiest way is to remove the wax with a toothpaste. True, it should not be small particles in its composition, otherwise scratches will appear on the edge. It is enough to take an unnecessary brush for cleaning the teeth, a rag or a cotton disk. The paste is applied to the surface of the candelabra, and then cleaned using the specified devices.
- Very carefully you need to clean the candelabra that are produced from expensive metals. Such items can be sent to the freezer and leave there for several hours. After the specified time, the wax that will have time to frozen is removed to the toothpick, brush or match. Wax remnants are easiest to remove with the composition for polishing silver or alcohol.
These are just some of the effective ways through which you can clean the beautiful candelabr from wax spots without hurting its aesthetics. Before using one way or another, it is important to understand the features of the material from which the rich candlestick is made into several candles.
How to do?
Very good and attractive candelabr, which will easily become a spectacular decoration of the situation, it is possible to make it yourself at home. To do this, you will need to make a little diligence and show fantasy.
To independently make an attractive candelabr, will be needed:
- foam sealing tape;
- cardboard tubes remaining from food foil;
- Adhesive thermopystole;
- brushes for glue and paint;
- sheet dvp;
- Foam balls;
- scissors;
- napkins;
- Fragment of a plastic water pipe;
- decorative harness;
- Acrylic paints and varnish.
We will analyze the step-by-step master class on the independent manufacture of the original cardboard candelabra.
- From the fiberboard you need to cut a round part with a diameter of 17 cm. For the formation of the relief, 25 blanks of corrugated cardboard should be made.
- Through the thermopystole, you need to stick 25 large cardboard blanks of the base of the future candelabra. Slightly above fix 25 more details (as in the figure).
- All the resulting design glued with a round base from the fiberboard, after which they are fed by food foil sheets.
- Align the design follows pieces of napkins. They need to be glued to foil by means of diluted PVA glue.
- The next "tier" of the homemade candelabra will need to be prepared from the foam sealing material, which is made specifically for window structures. They need to firmly wrap the tripod, sneaking the edges with the help of glue-gun.
- The first level should have a thickness of 2 turns of the foam ribbon, and the second level is 4 turns.
- Prepared bases are placed with napkins.
- Now they prepare a couple of lateral horns. They are made of 5 cardboard parts connected by a thick layer of PVA glue. Then the billets obtained are placed with napkins. Changing the horns can be foam balls. On the edges it is worth gluing buttons.
- The obtained billets can be fixed on the edge. They should be additionally secured by harvested from napkins pre-dipped in the adhesive solution of PVA.
- The tripod should be further decorated with ribbons from the foam rubber. Above equipped with self-made making from cardboard prepared elements. You need to glue them.
- Cutboard tubes can be used as candlestocks. To ensure fire safety from the inside it is advisable to fasten the foil.
The finished candelabra is decorated with any prickly materials.
Beautiful examples in the interior
Consider several visual examples of harmonious use of candelabrus as an interior decoration.
- In the minimalist dining area, composed of red and green and green and green chairs, will look great modern black candelabrum with 4 branches.
In such a simple and easy interior, it is advisable to use a candlestick having simple and clear forms without unnecessary decorations and patterned elements.
- An interesting decoration of the interior in neutral shades for the new year will be the LED candelabr lamp in the form of a snow-white Christmas tree. The product can be decorated with yellow pendants in the shape of snowflakes.
- In the interior, where the walls have a white color, the floor is trimmed with a brown parquet board, and a long wooden table and metal chairs with black leather upholstery are present from the furniture items.
