DIY candle holders

Decorative candle holders made of wood

Although the weather may be taking a turn for the worse as autumn slowly creeps in, it’s a lovely time of year for spending cosy evenings at home relaxing on the sofa by candlelight. We want to show you how easy it is to make your own beautiful candle holders. We opted for some stylish wooden holders decorated in gold and black: to achieve this smart metallic effect you can use edding gloss paint markers. They are available in a range of colours including gold, silver and copper.

Categories: Living room
Autumn
Products: Paint markers
Materials: Wood
Difficulty: A bit more challenging
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

First, paint the faces of the cubes with the broader-nibbed paint marker, varying the colours as follows: paint the tops and 2 opposite sides in black. Leave to dry for a short time, then paint the remaining 3 faces in gold. Let the paint dry for about 10 minutes.

Before you start, here’s how to activate your edding gloss paint marker: Shake the marker firmly with the cap still on. Place the nib on some scrap paper and carefully pump it up and down a few times until ink fills the nib. Start by writing a few test strokes on the scrap paper. And don’t forget to always replace the cap securely after use.

Step 2

Next, draw narrow lines on the faces of each cube using the fine-nibbed paint marker, ensuring you add gold lines to black surfaces and vice versa. Use the ruler to help you draw 2 diagonal lines and a vertical one down the middle. Repeat this on each side of the cubes.