We make candlesticks by our own hands

The beauty of the candlestick plays an important role. Of course, the modern market offers a wide range of these products of the most intricate solutions and forms. But it's better to make original candlesticks with your own hands, showing your creative talents. This fascinating occupation will definitely have to your liking and will save you money. It is difficult to imagine a lot of holidays without flaming candles. By the New Year, your skill is very useful, and you can create New Year candlesticks that will decorate your home. An unusual candlestick will look great on the festive table.

How to learn how to make candlesticks yourself

A thing made on its own will always be more valuable than the thing bought. It puts in a piece of the soul, talent and imagination. Gifts made with your own hands are especially appreciated.

The materials will fit the simplest. For example, a candlestick from a bottle with your own hands. It's done very simply, and the effect is amazing. You will need:

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  a bottle of wine;


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  brush;


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  paint;


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  two candles.

What do we have to do:

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   Cut the bottom of the candle so that it enters the neck. If it is too long, it is better to use half;


2. 
   drip wax on the bottle with a second candle lit. Trickles should be on all sides;


3. 
   color the cooled wax streams with the chosen paint or leave them white. At your discretion. You can supplement the view by sprinkling a bottle of candle from the bottle.

If you use aromatic candles, you will get a real aesthetic pleasure.

Unusually look candlesticks from shells with their own hands. Such a miracle will especially please in the winter and remind you of the sea. What you need to work:

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  CD drive;


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  shells, glass, sea stones;


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  oilcloth;


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  candle;


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  any quality glue;


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  semolina;


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  varnish spray;


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  scissors.

Let's start to manufacture:

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   on the outer side of the disk, we glue a circle cut from the glue and equal in size to the disk;


2. 
   on the inner side of the disc in the center we glue the tea candle;


3. 
   around the base glue shells, pebbles, glass in random chaotic order;


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   between the shells there will always be lumens on the disk. Lubricate them with glue and sprinkle with a manga;


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   In conclusion, sprinkle the jewelry with varnish to give them a wet look.

If you want to use decorative candles, the perfect complement will be the candlesticks from the cans with your own hands. This will require:

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  watercolor paints;


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  brushes;


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  transparent banks;


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  sponge;


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  glue.

What do we have to do:

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   We put on one side of the can with adhesive strips and gently smeared with a sponge. When it dries, you need to repeat it so that there are no gaps left;


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   so do with the other side;


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   when the jar becomes matte, apply a brush unobtrusive patterns: dots, circles, small flowers. Each bank draw up differently.

There are still a lot of improvised means, fromwhich can make this original subject, it is enough to show a little ingenuity and imagination. But do not forget that the handling of fire requires special care:

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  Do not use flammable materials. Sometimes it is enough to leave for a minute, and a fire may occur;


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  it is very important that the candelabra be stable and not stand on the edge of the table;


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  To transfer a candlestick with a burning candle is undesirable. If this happens, you have to be extremely careful.

Candelabras need not be used for their intended purpose. They can serve as an excellent decor element in a glass cabinet.