Written by
Anna
If you're the type of person who buys their advent calendar in October, this DIY is for you. This special candle holder with flowers counts down to the cosiest time of the year. Christmas is coming to town!
What's Christmas without candles and flowers?
Candles are the ultimate mood creators, that complete your Christmas table and give it a cosy feeling. For this DIY we use four of them, as a nod to Advent, when a candle is lit on each of the four Sundays before Christmas. Prefer more or fewer candles? Go wild! Use your judgement when making this DIY. You can use matching colours, or go for a more exuberant, clashing feel.
How to make your floral candle holder
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Make the platform for your holder out of concrete. Make sure the concrete mixture is the thickness of pancake batter and that all air bubbles have risen to the surface before letting it harden. You can do this by dropping the concrete several times on a flat surface. Pour the mixture into the desired mould. Do not fill the mould all the way to the edge, as it will rise slightly when you make the holes for the candles.
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Make the platform for your holder out of concrete. Make sure the concrete mixture is the thickness of pancake batter and that all air bubbles have risen to the surface before letting it harden. You can do this by dropping the concrete several times on a flat surface. Pour the mixture into the desired mould. Do not fill the mould all the way to the edge, as it will rise slightly when you make the holes for the candles.
3
Remove all candles when the concrete is as good as dry. If necessary, use sandpaper to smooth the edges of all the holes.
4
Is the concrete completely dry? Place your new candles and tubes in the desired spots. To make sure the candles stay in place, you can use adhesive wax rounds or candle glue. Fill the tubes with a little water and your favourite flowers. For example, red roses, the Christmas flower Amaryllis or the frilly Anemone.
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Enjoy your tray! Light the candles and give it a nice spot in your home, or give it to a loved one as a gift.
Enjoy a classic Christmas
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