Birch Candle Holder
Learn how to make a birch wood candle holder the easy way! This is a perfect craft idea for home decor or to make as a gift.
Servings 1 holder
Cost $2
Equipment
- Knife
- Drill with drill bits including 1 3/8" spade bit or slightly larger
Ingredients
- 1 section birch wood
- Tealight candle
- Colored pencil(s) light brown
- Pencil
Instructions
- Trace the tealight in the center of the birch wood piece using a pencil.
- Begin drilling with the spade bit, placing the center of the bit in the center of the tealight circle. Rock the drill back and forth a little while drilling to get a good hole.
- Sketch the design you want on the front of the birch pillar using a pencil.
- Carve the design on the pencil lines using a knife.
- Shade in the design using a light brown colored pencil.
- Put a tealight candle in the top of the birch candle holder to finish.