Votives should always be burned in a votive candle holders because the candles are designed to liquify completely on the top. The liquid wax needs to be contained in order to get the longest burn time because it is the fuel that the flame needs. The votive cups keep the liquefied wax near the flame so it can continue to be used up. Plus wax would make a terrible mess on your table without the candle holder. The glass votive candle holders make up the majority of our selection but we do have metal stands to use with them. Our peg votive holders can be used with a standard size candlestick. This allows you to turn your taper holders into tall votive candle holders. The votive cups can also double as tea light candle holders.