Rustic Branch Candles
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I love the look of a fireplace full of candles. It adds a romantic flair and makes the home feel cozy for the winter months. I had contemplated buying a number of pillar candles to achieve such an effect, when I thought of repurposing some lumber from my Dad's woodland property, as well as some birch logs I had purchased from Michaels craft store. (Yes that is right. They sell craft lumber at Michaels!) The result are these rustic branch candles, that are cheap and relatively easy to make.
When I told the hubs the vision, the first step was using a table saw to cut the branches different lengths. Then he traced the circumference of the tea light candles we were using (in this case flameless).
After that he used a 3/4" straight router bit for the birch logs to hollow out the wood so the candles could rest in an indentation.
However after making a few this way, he decided it was much easier to use a 2" drill bit (we used slightly larger tea-lights--this time with an open flame in small glass containers) .
The flameless candles are a nice option though if you are worried about safety or plan to have the candles lit for a long time. The fireplace screen also gives an added layer of protection from little ones or pets.
I like how they turned out. They offer a nice cozy glow in the evening. And as a plus--you don't have to fetch more firewood!
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Awesome! I love the rustic look too!
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Your candles are lovely,I like the rustic look.
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Thanks! Yeah I wanted to get them done before the holidays to cozy up by the fire!
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