Craft a quick and easy Halloween decoration with this clever candle holder
by Lora S. Irish
Cut by John Martin
This whimsical pumpkin trio can be used in a number of ways. You can add a base and a tea light for an instant shadow-caster, cut them out of paper for a custom greeting card, scroll them from Baltic birch and add some fall colors for a unique decoration or cut individual pumpkins and add hardware for a unique pin. Start by sizing your patterns to meet your needs. The pattern provided is sized for use as a candle holder.
Assembling the Tea Light
Step 1: Cut out the base. Drill a 1 3/4″-diameter hole 1/4″ deep into the base to hold the tea light.
Step 2: Glue the base to the pumpkins. Use good-quality wood glue. Clamp the pieces overnight.
Step 3: Apply your finish of choice.
Materials:
- Wood of choice, 1/4″ thick: 5″ x 9 1/2″ (pumpkins)
- Wood of choice, 1/2″ thick: 3 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ (base)
- Spray adhesive, transfer paper, etc.
- Finish or paint of choice
- Wood glue
- Sandpaper
Tools:
- Blades: #1 and #5 reverse-tooth
- Drill with bits: assorted small; 1 3/4″-diameter
- Clamps: assorted small
Patterns
About the Author
Lora lives in Maryland. Visit her digital pattern website at www.CarvingPatterns.com.
