Beach Theme Glass Candle Holder
Level of difficulty: Beginner
These DIY candle holders are perfect for adding a touch of seaside charm to your home or beach house decor! Each holder is wrapped with wired jute and adorned with delicate sea shells, and some have an extra touch of elegance with white painted wood beads. The sand inside the glass creates a beachy atmosphere and securely holds the candles in place.
What You'll Need:
- Assorted Glass Candle Holders
- Project Craft Coiled Wire
- Crafter’s Closet Unfinished Wood Beads, 20 Ct
- Crafter’s Closet Beading Wire
- Crafter’s Closet White Acrylic Paint
- Crafter’s Closet Project Knife
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Gun
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Sticks
- Crafter’s Closet Premium Paint Brush Set, 6 Ct
- Wire Cutters
- Seashells
- Sand
- Candles
Let's Do This!
Step 1:
Style 1: Simple Wrap With Shell
A) Run a bead of hot glue along the base of the glass candle holder.
B) Adhere the coiled wire to the glue.
C) Continue adding hot glue and coiled wire around the bottom edge. Wrap the coiled wire up around the glass candle holder.
D) When you reach the desired height of coiled wire on the glass candle holder, cut the coiled wire and hot glue it in place.
Step 2:
A) Hot glue a seashell on the front of the glass candle holder.
Step 3:
Style 2: Wood Beads and Sand Dollar Wrap
A) Gather enough small wood beads to wrap around the glass candle holder. Note: Allow a space for the sand dollar. Paint the wood beads white. Let dry.
B) Use a project knife to make small holes on the sides of the sand dollar. Tip: Swivel the tip of the knife back and forth to create a small hole.
Step 4:
A) String the wood beads and sand dollar onto a length of beading wire, placing the sand dollar in the center.
Step 5:
A) Use the technique from Step 1 to adhere coiled wire to the glass candle holder. Wrap the wood beads and sand dollar around the glass candle holder, resting just above the coiled wire. Twist the ends of the wire tightly together to secure it around the glass. Trim off any excess wire.
Step 6:
Style 3: Wood Beads and Shells Wrap
A) Gather enough large wood beads to wrap around the glass candle holder. Paint the wood beads white. Let dry.
B) String the wood beads onto a length of coiled wire.
Step 7:
A) Twist the coiled wire together to secure the wood beads around the glass candle holder. Trim off any excess.
B) Use the technique from Step 1 to adhere coiled wire to the glass candle holder, just above the wood beads.
Step 8:
A) Use hot glue to attach seashells above the wood beads as accents.
Step 9:
A) Add sand to the glass candle holders.
B) Insert candles into the sand.
C) Insert seashells into the sand around the candles.
D) Stage your candle holders and enjoy!
