When you think of wooden candle holders, you probably think of something rustic and cabin-like. While those things can be achieved with wooden candle holders, the look is not the only thing that can be changed. You can also change the size, shape, and material. Wooden candle holders are great because they come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. They also add warmth to any space and can be used as standalone pieces or as part of a larger home decorating theme. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get some awesome wooden candle holder ideas for your home. With some basic materials, you can make them yourself at home for very little cost! So let’s get started.
How To Make Wooden Candle Holders
- Start with a blank piece of wood. You can use either a board or a sheet of plywood.
- Using your router or table saw, cut the wood to the desired size and shape. For this tutorial, I used a 4×4 inch piece of wood for my candle holders.
- Sand the edges of the piece using 150-grit sandpaper, if you want your candle holder to have more texture to it, but make sure you don’t sand too much as it will damage your wood.
- Glue together the two pieces together using wood glue and finish by sanding with 150-grit sandpaper once again to smooth it out.
- You can now paint or stain your wooden candle holder if you wish to do so, but I decided not to because I like how simple and natural they look just as they are without any paint or stain on them at all unless you prefer that look too!
- Follow the steps above for making wooden candle holders for a total of 2.
What You’ll Need
- Wooden Candle Holder – I used a 16″x10″ wooden plank.
- Paint or Stain – I used acrylic paint and wood stain.
- Sandpaper – Use sandpaper on your wooden candle holder so that it is smooth and ready for paint or stain!
- Brushes – Use brushes to apply paint or stain to the wooden candle holder.
- Base Coat – I chose to use a base coat of white because it was the easiest color for me to find in my local home improvement store! If you choose a different color, just make sure it’s something warm and inviting!
- Paint or Stain – Use paint or stain on your wooden candle holder according to your preference! For this project, I chose acrylic paint because it was easy for me to find in my local home improvement store (I also like how it dries quickly). If you choose a different color, just make sure it’s something warm and inviting!
Steps To Make Wooden Candle Holders
- Start with a board from an old door. You can choose from any wood that you want, but make sure it has a rough, chunky texture. You can also use lumber that you have on hand.
- Cut the board down to the size of your choice. I used the measurements to make my wooden candle holders 16 inches tall and 10 inches wide at the bottom (the measurement was taken at its widest point). If you go smaller or larger, just make sure to adjust your measurements accordingly.
- Sand down your wooden candle holder so that it is smooth and ready for paint or stain.
- Paint or stain your wooden candle holder with acrylic paint or wood stain according to your preference!
- When choosing which color of paint or stain to use, keep in mind that darker colors will absorb more heat than light colors will! For this reason.
- I chose a dark brown color for my wooden candle holders because they would be visible during winter months when they are placed inside a home’s fireplace mantel area (or wherever) and because they would look great against our light-colored wall color in the living room (it looks lovely!). If you choose a different color, just make sure it’s something warm and inviting!
- After painting or staining your wooden candle holder, let it dry completely before using it as a decorative piece in any room of the house!
Tips
- Be sure to sand down your wooden candle holder before painting or staining it so that the paint or stain will adhere. If you don’t, your wooden candle holder could potentially crack and/or chip when exposed to heat.
- If you want a more rustic look, use wood stain instead of paint! I chose to use paint because it would go with our light-colored walls in the living room and because I wanted the wooden candle holders to have a more “finished” look once they were painted (it was easier for me to apply paint than stain).
- You can also choose to make different sizes of wooden candle holders as well! The measurement options are endless! Just make sure they are all within the same size range so that they will fit together nicely in one space.
- When choosing which color of paint or stain to use, keep in mind that darker colors will absorb more heat than light colors will! For this reason, I chose a dark brown color for my wooden candle holders because they would be visible during winter months when they are placed inside a home’s fireplace mantel area (or wherever) and because they would look great against our light-colored wall color in the living room (it looks lovely!). If you choose a different color, just make sure it’s something warm and inviting!
- After painting or staining your wooden candle holder, let it dry completely before using it as a decorative piece in any room of the house!
How To Build A Wood Candle Holder Shaft
- Measure your candle and cut the wood accordingly.
- Cut a piece of wood to fit inside your candle holder and sand it smooth.
- Measure the height of your candle and cut a piece of wood to fit inside the hole in the candle holder.
- Sanding is done when you have a nice smooth surface for your new wooden candle holders to sit on.
- Mix up some glue with water and paint it on the wood you just put in your wooden candle holder shafts, making sure that there are no drips or places where glue might get stuck on the outside of the shafts or where they will be touching other items in your home.
Conclusion
Wooden candle holders are an excellent way to bring a rustic, cozy vibe to your home decor. They are great for holding a single candle or can be used as a decorative piece for multiple candles. Wooden candle holders come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They can be painted or stained to match any decor theme. They are easy to make yourself and are a great DIY project. They are also a great gift idea!