Cut Out + Keep

Wood Block Candle Holders

From scrap wood to home decor!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/wood-block-candle-holders • Posted by Mark Montano

Turn your scrap wood pieces into a set of colorful candle towers that are perfect for your home or to give as gifts!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Turn your scrap wood pieces into a set of colorful candle towers that are perfect for your home or to give as gifts!

Instructions

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    4" x 4" wood pieces 2" x 4" wood pieces Americana Multi Surface Satin Paints Americana Decoupage in Matte Sanding block Drill with 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" spade bit Paintbrush

  2. Watch the short video here:

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    Have a lumber yard cut 4" x 4" posts & 2" x 4"s to different lengths 1. & 2. Mark the center of the 4" x 4" posts and evenly along the 2" x 4" pieces 3. & 4. Using your feet as a stabilizer, carefully drill with the 1 3/4" spade bit about 3/4" deep 5. Pick your favorite Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paints 6. & 7. Paint each side of each candle holder a different color 8. When dry, sand the edges where they meet to give them a professional look 9. Use Americana Decoupage in matte to give them a nice, sealed finish