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Linda’s Craft Corner: Burn Brighter

Add an extra spark to your holiday table with color-blocked candlesticks! A little wood, glue, and paint make for a festive centerpiece.

color block candle sticks on table
Artwork by Sue Prue for Minted (prints from $26)

“The bright colors and geometric bases remind me of the bead mazes we used to play with as little kids. I always tried to push all of them at once!”

—Linda Phan
color block candle stick step 1

1. Use pliers to remove any screws or staples from the wooden pieces.

2. Paint the wooden shapes in desired colors. Apply a second coat if needed. Let dry.

color block candle stick step 3

3. Glue the wooden pieces together to form your candlestick. Let dry.

color block candle stick step 4

4. Varnish candlesticks. Let dry.

color block candle stick step 5

5. Glue a metal pipe fitting to the top of the candlestick. Let dry.

color block candle stick step 6

6. Insert candlesticks into the metal fitting. You’re ready to entertain!

Supplies

  • wooden legs and/or feet (from hardware or craft stores)
  • pliers
  • acrylic craft paint
  • paint brushes
  • all-purpose strong glue (such as E6000)
  • metal pipe fittings (3/4 to 1 inch in diameter)
  • gloss varnish candlesticks

Craft by Amanda Kingloff | Photographs by Kelsey Hansen

This article originally appeared in the Holiday 2022 issue of Drew + Jonathan Reveal, Drew & Jonathan’s home and lifestyle magazine.

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