Term for the Day: Bobeche

A bobeche is a crystal or glass cup which surrounds the base of a candle to catch wax drippings. A bobeche can also surround the socket of a chandelier bulb-base. The bobeche often acts as a support for hanging prisms and crystals.

Adding a bobeche to an existing candleholder, sconce or chandelier is an excellent way to dress up the object without spending a lot of money.

For example, I added bobeche to a pair of wrought iron candle sconces and changed the whole look for hardly any expense. Bobeche can be removed from candleholders. So, if you want to add some sparkle to your table setting for a special occasion, you can do so easily. Just take them off and store them away when you want a simpler look.