Did you know that a wood candle holder, in its most basic form, can be very beautiful? You may not use candles much at all, but if you have a fireplace inside your home, these pieces are gorgeous. There is something very elegant about a wood burner and the longer you use them, the more your candles will last. They are very durable, and do not break easily. If you decide to use these pieces in your home decor, there are some things that you will need to keep in mind.
The first thing that you will want to do is make sure that you have all of the wood pieces in your diy wood candle holder prepared. This means that you will want to gather up all of your wood spindles and all of your wood screws and hinges and so on. If you do not have wood screws or hinges, you can purchase these online and bring them home with you or order them at your local hardware store. Having all of the wood pieces ready will make this a much easier project.
After you have gathered all of your wood pieces, it is time to start sanding them down. You should sand each piece at least four times before you will be able to start staining the wood. The first time that you do this will ensure that all of the natural grains will show through the stain that you apply. After you have sanded each piece at least four times, you are ready for the final step of your diy wood candle holder project. You will want to take some medium-grit sandpaper and run it along the grain of the wood. You will also want to sand any grooves that may exist on the wood.
If you plan on making one of these rustic candle holders in the home, it will be important that you take additional care of the item once it is completed. One thing that you can do is to apply a coat of protective sealer over the entire surface of the wood. This will help to protect the wood from any type of damage that may occur over time. By protecting the wood from the elements, you can keep your DIY wood candle holder from developing unsightly cracks or scratches over the years.
If you are planning on making a wreath for your diy wood candle holder, you will need to gather all of the necessary supplies. These include: two long wooden dowels, white wreath wire, and floral wire, and possibly some dried flowers. When choosing the flowers to use, you can choose a variety of colors. Fresh or frozen flowers can work well as a wreath as well, and there are many options available in both types of flower.
To help protect your DIY wood candle holders from damage during shipping and handling, you should cover them prior to shipment. There are various ways to do this, and you will want to consider covering the wood with either a protective coating of clear protective paint, or one specifically designed to protect wood from moisture and light. Another great option is to coat the wood with an automotive grade sealer such as Rustoleum. These sealers are designed to provide a very tight protection against moisture, sun, and even heat, and they are easy to apply using a spray gun, or a rotary tool.
The final step is to drill the four small holes for the LED light strips. Place the two long wooden dowels inside the hexagon, aligning the dowels to be exactly opposite each other. Once the dowels are snugly in place, twist the hexagon to secure its place.
Once the dowels are in place, screw on the LED’s through the holes drilled in the hexagon. Start your project by sanding down all of the areas that come into contact with moisture. Once all of the wood surfaces have been finished, apply one of the types of varnish/sealers that you have purchased to the wood, and you are ready for some fun and wonderful burning time! If you are going to build a larger set, be sure to use a large wood cutting board so that the diy wood candle holders have plenty of space to burn away all the candles that you want to burn.
