Clear glass hurricanes are perfect for creating beach theme candle holders with sand, shells and more.
The name hurricane originally referred to tall open bottom glass chimneys placed around candlesticks to protect the flame from drafts. Nowadays the name hurricane is used for tall glass vases and candle holders that have bottoms. These clear glass hurricanes are perfect for creating coastal candle holders with beach sand and shells. So here are some lovely ideas on how to compose a coastal glass hurricane with beach sand and shells, with candles or without a candle.
Beach filled clear glass hurricane idea without candle (original source unknown). If you don't use a candle, fill up the vertical space with Faux Coral Branches or Driftwood. The glass hurricane is complemented by a similar beach theme display in an Apothecary Jar.
A row of glass hurricanes filled with beach sand and candles looking gorgeous as a centerpiece. Original source unknown.
Beach Tray Decor Idea with a glass hurricane candle holder seen at Songbird Blog.
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To keep the candle separate from the shells, insert a smaller hurricane with candle into the large one, then add shells.
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