Candle Holder DIY

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How to Make and Decorate Candle Holders in Cute and Unique Ways

Candle holders enhance the beautiful glow of candles and add an aesthetic value to the decor. They can be thought of in various simple or elaborate designs and, what's better, made on our own in many simple ways!

Apple Candle Holders!

For special occasions, you can make candle holders with fresh apples. Polish each apple with a soft cloth smeared with some cooking oil. Remove the stem and place the tealight on that part. Trace its circumference and use a sharp knife to scoop out the flesh, along the traced line. Make a slot that can accommodate the tealight. Your candle holder is ready.

When it comes to home décor, candles and candle holders hold a special place. Though they are easily available in stores, homemade ones are always special. They are also perfect for gifting. If you have a bit of creativity, and some spare time, you can come up with some unique candle holders.

Making candle holders is really easy, and all you need are some easily available household materials. You can make use of anything, like glass vases, tin cans, strings, beads, buttons, lace, confetti, wood, wire, jars, sticks, rope, stones, etc. So learn the art of transforming ordinary things to beautiful candle holders.

Trendy Tin Cans

Clean an empty vegetable tin can and remove the label. Cut a long piece of thick paper that fits around the can perfectly. Trace some simple designs on the paper. Use a marker and draw a series of dots through the lines. You have to stick the paper on the tin and punch holes into it, through the holes.

Fill water in the can and keep it inside the freezer overnight. The ice helps the tin can hold its shape, when you punch holes. Once you take out the can, stick the paper (with the design) on it. Place the can on paper towels or a wash cloth. Use a hammer and nail to punch holes through the dots. You may also use nails of different sizes. Once done, remove the ice and paint the can. You may also decorate the can as per your choice. Use copper wire to hang this candle holder.

Brilliant Beads

Beads can be used in two ways. You may either make candle holders using beads and beading wire, or else, use beads for decorating glass or tin containers and use them as candle holders. Using beads for decorating candle holders is an easy task than making a beaded one.

To make a candle holder using beads as decoration, you need a glass vase, small beads, jewelry glue, and beading thread. Apply glue on the outer surface of the vase. String the beads and stick one end of the thread to the bottom of the vase. Wrap it around the vase till the rim. While wrapping the vase with the beaded string, hold the wrapped parts tightly, so that the beads get adhered to the vase properly. You can use the candle holder, once the glue is completely dry.

To make a candle holder with beads, you need a base and the main structure. Use metal wire to make the main structure - two rings connected with long pieces of wire. The two rings form the top and bottom part and the wire pieces come on the sides of the structure. Cover the structure with the string of beads, leaving the top and bottom part. Stick a circular piece of sturdy cardboard as the base. Leave the top part open and your candle holder is ready to use.