I love the simple project I’m sharing with you today: Scandinavian-style candlesticks. I was inspired by these fabulous candlesticks but at $48 a pair, I knew I could make something similar but far more cost-effective. I made a pair of candlesticks for less than $2 {I already had the wood in my scrap pile}. They’re not perfect but they are pretty cute and the imperfections just add character, right? {wink}
I started with a long 4×4 and cut two rectangles, somewhere between 5 and 7 inches in height. I cut two different sizes so that my finished candlesticks would be different heights. Using a miter saw, I angled the roofs at 45 degrees. I didn’t worry about getting them perfectly centered since the candlesticks have such a whimsical feel.
To create the doorway, my Dad {who I’ve started calling “my blog assistant”} ran the block through the table saw, making side-by-side slices until we had the doorway at the right width.
The final step is to drill a hole into one side of the roof. Be sure the size of the hole matches the size of your copper coupling. I believe I used a 3/4 inch coupling. A note from experience: this step would really be simpler if you drilled the hole prior to mitering the roof.
Add a copper coupling to the hole and place your candlestick inside. That’s it: an adorable rustic candlestick holder. Be sure not to let your candle burn down too low and never leave a burning candle unattended.
These Scandinavian-style candlesticks look so cute on my mantel … and they’d look really fun painted in bright, random colors as well!
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