i use a glass vase,, and for a lid have hot glued 3 aol cd's (always wanted  
a use for them).. together,, and drilled holes 1.5 inchs apart, (sizing for a  
tight fit for the silver wilre ) , the silver wire is pushed through the 
holes  in the disc and with a 1/4 bend, remain ridged .. enough for the 
aligator  
clips to hold..