Make Unique Concrete Candle Holders Using Plastic Bottles

Make these easy DIY concrete candle holders using plastic bottles – the results are kind of amazing . . . I love my new modern decor!

In my DIY concrete project roundup, I told you that my business partner wanted to do a home decor project with the stuff, and he finally completed his project. I present to you these cement candle holders made with Quikrete and plastic bottles (among a few other supplies).

He had a great time with them, and I’m having an even more fun time sharing his first project. If you’re interested in crafting with concrete, these candle holders are a great place to start.

They look so unique and we’ve gotten so many comments on them . . . plus they are made using recycled bottles, which is awesome. Here’s how they were made.

Gather These Supplies

• Quikrete
• Recycled bottles – any size and shape as long as the mouth is wide enough to fit a candle
• Bucket
• Sifter
• Candles
• Scissors
• Small saw
• Razor blade
• Cooking spray
• Small plastic container
• Wood shims (optional)

These concrete candle holders are one of our FAVORITE projects ever! But I’m not done . . . I did something fun with one of them.

I grab some scalloped painter’s tape and applied. then I slapped some paint on it (a few layers) and then removed the tape and let dry. You could use spray paint too.

This gives you a bit of a different look – the metallic paint and concrete look so good together, don’t you think? I love these DIY concrete candle holders so much!

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Concrete Candle Holders

Learn how to make cement candle holders using plastic bottles! These are such a unique home decor project.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Dry Time24 hours hrs

Total Time25 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Type: DIY Projects

Yield: 3 candle holders

Cost: $5

Equipment

• Bucket
• Sifter
• Scissors
• Small saw
• Razor blade

Materials

• Quikrete
• Recycled bottles any size and shape as long as the mouth is wide enough to fit a candle
• Candles
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Small plastic container
• Wood shims optional

Instructions

• Remove any thick labels from the bottles (that might impede cutting or opening the bottle later). Rinse out and let dry.
  
• Use a sifter (colander) to sort the bigger stones out of the concrete, into the bucket – you want to use fine particles. Put the rocks back into the bag or throw them into your garden.
  
• Spray the candles with cooking spray at the ends to get them ready.
  
• Mix the concrete according to package instructions in a small plastic container and pour into the bottles. Leave a little room at the top.
  
• Stick the candles in the top and let the bottles dry overnight in a safe place.
  
• Pull the candles out. The candles should slip out pretty easily due to the cooking spray.
  
• Saw the tops of the bottles to start releasing the candles.
  
• Carefully use a razor blade or box cutter down the side to further release the bottle.
  
• Peel away the plastic and let them dry again overnight before displaying.
  

Notes

Sifting the concrete can be optional depending on the type you buy – you may not need to.

If you like these candle holders, I’d love for you to check out these other DIY projects we’ve done:

Clay Photo Holders • Comic Book Frame • Driftwood Jewelry Hanger • Fabric Wall Hanging • Faux Concrete Bookends • Glue Art • Hot Glue Mushroom Lights • Magazine Collage Art • Mini Dry Erase Board • Mini Planters • Poster Hanger • Sand Terrariums • Twig Candle Holders