How To Update Thrift Store Candle Holders
I found some super cheap candle holders at a thrift store that were dated, and one was even broken. I knew with a little update and makeover they would be beautiful and look like something that came from a place like Cozy Cottage. You can see more of my crazy creations here
Here are the original candle holders. I cleaned them up so they'd be ready for painting.
I painted each candle holder with Folk Art White Wood Tint using a chip brush going for a Farmhouse look. I painted on 2 coats and let them dry completely.
After they dried I added E6000 glue to the top of each candle holder.
I placed mason jars on the glue on top of the candle holders. I let these dry completely.
This is the other candle holder I found at the thrift store. It was super inexpensive, and as you can see something was missing from the top of it. I wiped the piece clean to get it ready for painting.
I painted the candle holder with Folk Art Color Shift Black/Gold Paint. I painted 2 coats on and let it dry completely.
I added E6000 glue to the top of the candle holder and added a mason jar to the top of this one as well. I let it dry completely.
I bought solar fairy lights, and I added them to all of the mason jars. The solar panel is in the lid, so I just had to put the lights in the jar, and screw the lid on. I did this to all of the candle holders.
I placed my wooden candle holder by my fire place and next to a candle holder I had gotten from IKEA. I set a mason jar on top of that holder as well.
Here is the other set, and I love how the fairy lights remind me of fireflies.
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Jessica Green on Jun 21, 2020
I am going to do this and put them on my deck. But I'm thinking of putting real candles in the jars and using the lids to keep out rainwater when not in use.
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Chas' Crazy Creations on Jun 21, 2020
Thank you and that's a great idea too :)
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Libby Makely on Jun 10, 2021
I love your ideas! I have jars with Bethlehem fairy lights in them and that's what I've always loved about them - that they look like fireflies. I even have one hanging near the headboard of my bed! I'm inspired to try your way.
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