Simple Floating Candle Arrangement Wire Technique

Last Updated on July 22, 2022

Have trouble keeping your flowers in place when you add water to your vase? The fix is simple. Watch and see.

If you have ever made a floating candle arrangement with submerged flowers, you know how tricky it can be to keep your flowers properly positioned in the vase. They usually float to the top.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn a simple wire technique that will help keep your flowers where you want them in your arrangement.

I think you’ll truly enjoy the tips shared in this video.

That’s why I felt it was worth sharing with DIYers like you. Check it out, I think you’ll agree.


I really hope you enjoyed that… and are super excited about giving this a try. It’s really pretty foolproof, even if you’re a novice.

And by the way, the flowers and supplies used in this bouquet, including the cymbidium orchids, can all be purchased online.

Where To Buy Flowers Online

You can find them at sites like BloomsbytheBox, GlobalRose and Flower Explosion. These three are the ones that I’ve personally experienced.

There are others that look pretty good as well, like WholeBlossoms and BunchesDirect, but I can honestly say I have no personal experience with them.

Other Flowers You Can Use

Not only can you use other orchid varieties, but you can also use flowers such as roses, calla lilies, gerbera daisies, and carnations. It depends on your preferences and budget.

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Here’s an arrangement we did using this technique with roses

If you are just making an arrangement or two and only just need a handful of high-quality flowers, I usually suggest purchasing them from a local florist. Always my first choice!

As far as the supplies go, cylinder vases and can be found almost everywhere. Amazon, eBay both have an assortment of sizes and styles.

One of the most popular places to find them is Dollar Tree, and you certainly can’t beat the price.

Florist-quality cylinder vases (in sets of 3), as well as the floating candles can be found online at Koyal Wholesale. The best selection of aluminum floral wire can be found on Amazon.

One other thing I like about the materials used is that they can all be reused, except the flowers of course. 🙁

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