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Yield: 5 -6 Candle Holders

How to Make DIY Candle Holders out of Birch Logs

Learn how to create beautiful DIY candlestick holders using birchwood logs. This easy step-by-step tutorial will guide you through each step.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Cost$10-$20

Equipment

  • Best Tools:
  • Hot glue gun
  • Glue sticks
  • Drill
  • Drill bits
  • Extension cord
  • Table saw
  • Small level

Materials

  • Birch logs
  • Small pieces of copper pipe to fit your candles
  • Assortment of taper candles
  • Tea light candles
  • Copper spray paint
  • Sawdust

Instructions

  • Preparing the logs: Use a table saw to cut small pieces of logs into various heights to create these candle holders. I cut mine to 2", 3", 5", and 6" tall. Make sure each piece is cut at different heights, and ensure both ends are flat so the holders sit securely on the table.
  • Drilling the holes: Use a wood spade drill bit  (the best tool that matches the diameter of your tealight)and drill a hole about 1/2 inch deep. Make sure to keep the drill as level as possible for accuracy.
  • Add a coat of spray paint: Tea lights usually come in silver, but I wanted a copper look. A quick coat of spray paint can quickly fix that! Remove the wax from the tea lights and spray paint the silver cups.
  • Adding the candles: Replace the wax back into the cups and place them inside of the holes you drilled in the logs.