Candle Holders

Build your own rustic wood star candleholder using some of the wood from your scrap pile. Be sure to pick out the candle you plan to use with this candleholder before you begin the project. Follow along to see how it was built.

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The design is Swedish. The finish is Swedish red and black gloss enamel. Turn the ring which forms the main part of the stem and then cut out a quarter section.

Use as a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table setting.

Here is an attractive pair of candle sticks which you can turn with the new carbide tipped turning chisels.

Use wood from your scrap pile or reclaimed wood to build a few rustic candle holders. Follow along at this link to see how we did it.

In actuality, this should really be called making a simple tea light holder inches as this is no more than a candle holder.

Graceful and distinctive, a pair of these spiral candlesticks will lend charm to any mantle. Maple, or some other hard, close-grained wood should be used. Each stick is made up from four separate turnings, held together by dowels.

A table center piece or mantel ornament that will brighten the Christmas spirit of any home can be easily made in a relatively short time.

Candelabra is just a fancy way of saying candle holder. It is made using different lengths of 2×2 lumber. You can make it more complex or as simple as you wish. The one shown has nine pieces, but you can go crazy if you want. Follow the instructions at the link.

Raid your scrap pile and build a set or two of pillar candle holders using these free instructions.

This article originally appeared in the Fall 98 edition of American Woodturner vol. 13, issue 3. The following text may vary slightly, as I am using my original version, not the edited version found in the magazine (although they are very close) because I do not have an electronic version of it. I have also used some different and additional photos.

Here is a quick and easy project for you to make on the bandsaw, mustache candleholders.

Because of the small size of its parts, this candlestick holder can be made entirely with hand tools, true to Mission styles founding principles.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a turned oak candle holder. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Learn the basics of spiral work and make an elegant candlestick in the process. A lathe, a few hand tools and some basic geometry are all you will need.

Build a couple of these house shaped candle holders using thin plywood and hand tools. They could be finished a number of ways to give them a different look.

Easy enough for a person who has never used a power tool before yet complicated enough to keep a more experienced person interested. This candle sconce is a project that not only looks good but is functional as well.

The unique part of this project is the way in which these candle sticks may be dis-assembled and closed up to look like an ordinary turned box.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for candle holders that are easy to make. The look and style of the two holders change just by reversing and flipping the legs to be either bowed in or out. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This project if for a wonderful little candle holder. We made it from a scrap piece of Walnut that we had lying around. It will take some imagination (or not) to really make it unique.

These candlestick holders are quick and easy to make. They are made from two different types of leftover hardwood flooring.

Looking for something striking to lighten up your cabinet, bookshelf, or fireplace mantle? These beautiful walnut candle holders hold a standard taper candle, and will provide a warm, comfortable appearance that will accent other furnishings anywhere they are displayed.

What a great idea, a gift box that converts into a candle holder after the present is removed. This is a simple project to build and even more fun to give.

These candle holders are the perfect scrap wood project. Easy to make too. Follow the free plans at the link to see how.

Use up your scrap plywood to make these awesome tea light candle holders. Here is how...

Here is a quick and easy project to bring some drama to your decor. Build a set of tea light candle holders using this free tutorial.

Follow these step-by-step instructions and turn a set of candle holders on the lathe.

Use up the scraps in your wood box to turn out this fine set of candlesticks. Then apply a textured spray paint to give it a faux stone finish. Scroll down the page at this link to find the candlesticks.

Build your own pillar candle holders with this free and easy tutorial.