So here goes my first attempt at a tutorial!

Supplies

Wire- Steel or copper, about 16 gauge. I used copper here.
Candle cup- this is a hobby store cheapy, but I'm going to keep my eye out for a thrifted little something for the next one.
Pretty baubles- tumbled glass, marbles, stained glass droplets, etc. I have even used stray charms from earrings and necklaces in the past.
Needle nose pliers
Dowels- a few different sizes for help in bending the curves. I'm sure there's something around the house that will work if you don't have dowels around.
Candle- preferably yummy.

Start with the dangly baubles. That way you can judge how much extra wire curl you'll need to get the entire thing to a length you'll like.

Here I'm using a bead. Thread about a 6 inch length of wire through and make some nice bends and curls to hold the bead in place. The dowel will really come in handy here, as it will help you make nice round curves instead of strange ones with hard angles. I learned this through experience. Use your pliers if you need to. They'll save your dainty fingertips. Like mine- notice my long luxurious nails. ;)

Remember you'll need some closed loops at the tops of your dangles to hang to the next piece and keep it a little more stable. You'll be holding an open flame in this baby.

Use a variety of curly q's and squiggles to make it all more interesting. A variety in the length and width of each section helps too.

If you choose a piece of glass or a marble, you can wrap the wire around it to hold it in place. I love the way this looks.

Here is that last little piece of glass with a large droplet added right above it. You'll get the hang of wrapping these bits attractively with the wire; it just takes some practice.

I usually like a little dangly one at the bottom, something with color just above the cup, and a section somewhere with just wire. But really, the design possibilities here are endless.

Next, start bending the wire for the cup. You'll want to cut a much longer piece of wire for this section, maybe 20 inches or so. You can always snip the excess off with your pliers.

Start with a flat curl to support the bottom. Place the cup on top and wrap the wire around the cup. You'll have to stop and hang it upright at this point a lot to see if your cup will hang straight.

Here's what I ended up with. I added another little glass bit under the cup.

Lastly, you'll make the top hook section. Again, start with a longer length and double up the top part like a clothes hanger to make it strong.

I found these candle holders hang nicely on the middle of a curtain rod (keeping the curtains far away of course) or on a shower rod in the bathroom. If you've got a location in mind, you can go for a nice total hanging length to fit the area.

Now all you have to do it hook your sections together and make minor adjustments. You might have to bend and twist your creation a little to get it all to hang straight.

How pretty would a bunch of really simple ones, maybe all wire and no baubles, hanging outside for an evening dinner party? Or several in a row from a curtain rod? Oooooo... time to make more.

Remember to be careful to keep them away from the walls and curtains and such and try not to leave them unattended. Have fun!

Sheesh- that was kind of hard.