Rustic Candle Holder Tutorial
I had the idea to make this for almost a year now, but the problem was I couldn’t find anything that would work for the metal legs I wanted. Nothing.
I finally gave in and made it anyway, and created some faux metal legs, they aren’t my fave, or what I was envisioning, but they will work for now!
Do you remember this wood? I used it when I turned an end table into a desk and on my Reclaimed Wood Table. It is wood from old benches around my town and some of them were not square, which is where the inspiration come from. I loved the shape. So I cut it to a nice long length, just over 38 inches, and I tapered the ends at a 10 degree bevel to match.
Next, I got my candles that I purchased at the dollar store, and laid them out to where I thought they looked good, and traced around them so I knew where to drill. Then I found a drill bit that was the same width as the candle.
Using the candle as a guide, I taped off the drill bit so I knew how deep to drill. It is amazing how much sawdust this creates!
I used these little candlesticks I got at Hobby Lobby, with a 40% off coupon. I spray painted them with Oil Rubbed bronze, to give it the metallic look. Then I pre drilled holes into each candlestick.
I also predrilled holes into the wood piece on each side. Then I just screwed them together. I could have easily just glued them together, but I wanted to be able to take it apart, just incase the perfect legs appear someday! I guess I should also note that I did do a coat of laquer after I drilled the holes and sanded it down. It gives it more of a finished look.
At this point I thought I was done, but since it wasn’t quite as sturdy as I wanted it, you know just in case I decide to actually light the candles, I don’t want it tipping over and burning the house down. 🙂 I am thinking electric ones might be the way to go anyway… I decided to add some wooden bases that I also spray painted. They were at Hobby Lobby for only 79 cents each.
Much better, it is nice and sturdy now! I actually just hot glued the legs to the round bases. You can see I also drilled a hole in the middle for another leg, but it didn’t look good with three legs, so I just left it with two.
I can’t wait for Thanksgiving it will totally boost the cozy feel at the table! Do you like to use candles at the table?
Hugs!
Mindi
I will be linking to these parties.
I love it, very pretty!
Marie @ Fort Ledbetter
Your candle stand is beautiful! I love the rustic look of it but the legs make it also seem elegant. It will look fantastic on your table.
What a great candle stand! I love the rustic wood. Thanks for your sweet comments and for linking up this and your cute picture frame to What We Accomplished Wednesday!
Hugs,
Deborah
I LOVE this! It's rustic chic at it's best 🙂 Looks great on your mantle to!
Your rustic candle holder turned out great Mindi! great tutorial.
I love candles of all kinds. 🙂
gail
Very nice, Mindi!! It looks so expensive too!
MINDI!!!! You are crazy friend! Those legs are perfect for this beautiful piece!!! Holy cow is this rock star!! I love the rustic charm of it!!!! Oh my goodness is it gorgeous! Your vision came to light perfectly! Awesome friend!!!! Happy Thursday to ya!! Nicole
Awesome job Mindi! I love the rustic wood piece and how it contrasts with the more delicate shape of the candlesticks. So creative!!
my favorite part is that it's raised up. great job.
I love your candle holder! It is so pretty. I love that you raised it up and can add things like the leaves below it…looks really neat.
KC
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Thanks for sharing. Pinning. Linda
Mindi, this is so beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend – pinning and sharing! Hope you have a happy Saturday!
Wow, gorgeous! I love that it's on stands! Pinning, and thanks so much for sharing at my link party!
I love this! So pretty. Thanks so much for linking up to The DIY'ers!
This is so neat! Thank you for sharing on Twirl & Take a Bow. Hope to see you again this week!
~ Brooke ~
I have something similar given to me for Christmas a year or two ago. I love it! So neat to see how you put yours together. Thanks for sharing at Gingerly Made's Show & Tell.
Lovely project. It looks so nice on your mantel. Thanks for linking this up at Think Tank Thursday. I featured you today. http://saving4six.com/2013/11/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-57.html
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