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DIY Concrete Candle Holders From Pringle and Coffee Cans

by Rhonda B
(IC: blogger)
Concrete isn't just for sidewalks or garden decor-it is an extremely versatile medium that can be used for a ton of different projects. Even those for the inside of your house.
For my blog post this week I raided my recycling bin (and bins of a friend or two) and found some Pringles cans and a coffee can to make some concrete candle holders for my holiday decorating. This project was really fun and it was also cheap-free for me because I had all of the supplies on hand. But I am sure that these candle holders probably cost less than 1 dollar each to make in supplies. Here is a quick look at how I did it.
After you have it mixed it needs to sit for about 10 minutes to hydrate. Don't worry-you have plenty of time before it hardens:-))
After you have it filled tap on the sides to release air bubbles.
Let them sit for at least 24 hours to set before you unmold them. Trust me on this:-))
Now take a pair of scissors and snip the top of the mold. Then take your hands and start pulling the paper off.
For a smooth finish on top you need to sand it. I just use a sheet of snadpaper and rub it until it is smooth.
Rinse the concrete off-try to get rid of the sand from rubbing it with sandpaper. Your next step is an important one. It is the "cure". In order for concrete to cure properly it needs to stay wet and the temperature should stay above 55 degrees. I always try to water cure my items-it is the easiest and best way to accomplish a good cure for smaller items. This will take a week. I just fill a plastic tub with water and place the items in changing the water daily.
When they are completely dry you can paint decorate them if you would like. I spray painted mine with gold spray paint.
I then coated them with a concrete sealer and let them dry.
I really love the way they look-perfect for holiday decorating or for a nice handmade gift. You can paint or decorate them any color you would like.
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Published November 29th, 2014 12:24 AM
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Mar1572127 on May 11, 2015
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Melinda Cleveland on Oct 06, 2019
Agreed ! Instructions are excellent
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Geetha Shantharam on Oct 29, 2019
Lovely Project ...will definitely try. Thanks
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Interior mold, rocks, sand, or pilers was not included in materials needed. What type of interior mold did u use?