Handle: A strip of copper 3⁄4 × 6 in. long. Cut a tapering slip off each side so that one end will measure 3⁄4 in. and the other 1⁄2 in. Shape with the fingers over the round peg (place the peg in the vise to do this) until you have the shape you wish (see [design]). The wide end of the handle should fit down on the outside of the rounding part of the base, and the other end against the stem under the drip pan. Bore a hole in each end and rivet the handle in place. If a round handle is desired, take a strip of copper 3⁄4 in. wide and 11⁄2 ins. long, shape round with the fingers. Scrape and solder at the joints, and then solder on the edge of the base. Place and finish up each part as described. This candle design can be greatly varied. It can be made taller, shorter, with various kinds of handles, or with no handle at all.
DESIGNS FOR NIGHT CANDLE HOLDER
This kind of candle holder, or night light, is made to hold a short, thick candle about 2 ins. in diameter, which will burn from 6 to 10 hours. A round base supports the candle, and a shade with a handle on the back is fastened to the base. It can be adjusted so that the candle burns freely all night, while the shade protects the eyes from the light. Nothing is more convenient than one of these holders, for summer homes or for camping.
Material: Brass, No. 24, 31⁄2 × 4 ins. for reflector. 61⁄4 × 7⁄8 ins. for cylinder. 2-in. disc for base. No. 20, 6 × 1⁄4 ins. for handle.
Directions: Picture shows a small night candle made of brass. Cut out a 2-in. disc. Bend the 61⁄4 × 7⁄8-in. strip to fit it. Solder the two ends of the ring and make it perfectly round. Be careful when rounding it up not to stretch it larger than the disc. Push disc into the ring flush with the bottom. Solder the bottom into the ring. Draw the outline of the reflector on the 31⁄2 × 4-in. piece and cut away the corners. Bend it to fit the holder. It should cover about one half of the circle. Solder the reflector on. Soft solder is strong enough for this work. Now bend the handle piece according to the sketch. Rivet or solder it to the back of the reflector. Polish and finish.
NIGHT CANDLE HOLDER
The ordinary tallow or wax candle is used in this night candle holder. You will notice from the sketch that the general style is much like that of the small holder. However, in this design, a small cup or stand to fit the candle is soldered on to the base, a little toward the front.