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how to make twig candle holders
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Twig Candle Holders

Decorate inexpensive glass candle holders with twigs! This is a beautiful craft that adds natural charm to your home decor.
Course Home Decor
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Dry Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 2 candle holders
Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Before beginning, wash and dry your glass jars or votives inside and out with warm water and mild soap. Let dry.
  • Choose branches and cut them into lengths the height of your glass jar using kitchen scissors or clippers.
    Cutting twigs into the right length with clippers
  • Give your branches a light brushing of white paint. You’re going to just put a little bit of white paint on the brush and go over the branches (remove most of the paint on a paper towel first).
    Brushing the twigs with white paint
  • Begin gluing your twigs around the jar, getting them as close to each other as possible. You can use either craft glue or hot glue. If you use craft glue, you’ll need to position the glass on its side and work one section at a time (and let dry) so the sticks don’t fall off. Once all the twigs have been added, let the glass and twigs dry completely.
    Gluing the twigs to the glass with hot glue
  • Add the twine or yarn to the lantern. Place a dab of glue on one twig and place the twine down into it. Let set. Wrap the twine around several times and glue. Trim with scissors.
    Adding the twine to the twigs with hot glue
  • Repeat at the bottom with more twine and let your lantern dry completely before using. Add an LED tea light and enjoy the glow.