DIY String-Wrap Votives
We’re about halfway through summer and I finally started switching things up on our back patio with a new table and chairs…cue the happy dance! We hosted dinner with friends the other night and I was looking for a fun way to dress up my new table. I had a bunch of clear glass votives, but they were looking a little blah. So I came up with a super easy DIY that I thought I’d share with you all. String-wrap votives! I’ve seen various iterations of this on Pinterest – it’s such an easy project that can be done with a variety of different materials on a variety of different things like votive holders, vases, wine bottles, etc. Check it out below!
-Assemble Your Supplies
You literally need three things to complete this project: glass votives, a hot glue gun and some sort of string. I used two different types of string: baker’s twine that has a metallic thread woven through it (who doesn’t love a pop of metallic?) and twisted sisal rope, which you can get at any hardware store.
-Decide on a Pattern
You should have an idea of how you want to wrap your string around the votive holder. Because the sisal rope is pretty thick, I chose to wrap that in rows halfway up larger votive holders. The baker’s twine is much finer, so I did random criss-crossing up and down half of standard-sized votives. Then, to make a bigger statement, I added a braided section at the bottom of each of these smaller votives.
-Start Wrapping and Gluing
Put a small dot of hot glue at your starting point on the votive. Anchor one end of your string and wait a few seconds for the glue to set. From there, start wrapping in your desired pattern. For the rows of sisal rope, I worked in sections around the votive, putting a small section of glue down and adhering the rope. Wait a few seconds for each section to set so the rope doesn’t pull away from the votive. When you’re finished, anchor the loose end with another glue dot. I made sure to start and end in the same place so you have a designated “back side” of the votive…just in case the loose ends don’t match up exactly.
Add a Candle and Enjoy! Once the glue is completely dry, add a candle to your votive. If these are going outdoors, consider citronella votives like these ones, which will help to keep bugs at bay. Add these to a tabletop or shelf and you’re done! I added these to my outdoor tabletop for an instant style upgrade. I love the texture and coastal feel of the sisal rope with the gray-wash table! This is a simple DIY that only takes a few minutes to jazz up dollar store candle holders or anything else you think needs a little something. Happy crafting! 
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