Farmhouse Wooden Candle HoldersI was looking for some large candle holders that I could use as decor on shelves or on a mantle. I wanted them to be wood and have a farmhouse, old look. When I was unable to find anything, I decided to try creating my own. I purchased wooden candle holders at Michael's. I liked the shapes and different sizes but I did not like the finish, they were a light color. I decided to stain them a darker color, that would match other wood stained items in my home. I used Minwax Early American. To start I tested out my stain on the bottom of the candle holder to see how the color would turn out. It wiped off easily and I realized that there was a waxy finish on the wood. I carefully sanded the candle holders, being sure to get into the cracks as much as I could. I used a fine grit sandpaper, 350 grit. I carefully wiped off all of the dust. Then using a rag that I didn't mind throwing away, I dipped it into the stain and rubbed it all over the candle holder. I prefer using a rag to a brush, as it doesn't flick stain anywhere. I can squeeze the rag to have stain drip off into smaller corners if needed. I am able to really rub it into the wood. If you prefer a brush, use that. I let the stain dry overnight even though it says it only takes a few hours. I considered painting them white and then distressing them. Instead I decided that I liked the way they looked stained. There are darker areas and lighter spots. Some sections even look slightly greenish due to the tones of the wood. But this is what makes them unique.
So I needed to seal them with something to protect them from our humid weather, even indoors. To seal the candleholders I used Watco Danish Oil. This rubs into the wood and seals it without a shiny hard top coat. I find it protects the wood while still looking natural. I used a rag to rub it all over the candle holders and let it dry for a few hours.
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AuthorAna is a designer and maker. She has a Bachelors in Art from Lewis & Clark College and a Masters in Education from Portland State University. Ana has worked as a graphic designer, color designer, footwear developer, elementary teacher and media specialist. Her passions include books, outdoors, and creating. Ana enjoys sewing, photography, painting, collage, embroidery, jewelry making, gardening and being outside. ArchivesCategories |