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DIY Wood Block Candlesticks
November 18, 2015

I have a growing love for candles, but have had a hard time finding simple, chic, affordable candlesticks that I loved. So, I did as any DIY-er would do, and set out to make some on my own. You’ll be surprised by how quick and easy these DIY wood block candlesticks are to make, and I love the modern, bohemian look they have. I already have a set out on my entry table, and another on the mantle. The’ll be your go-to candlesticks for any occasion!DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-15DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-24When I went to buy the materials for what I had in my mind, I was pleased to find several sizes of wooden blocks at the local craft store. The larger ones turned out being perfect for a tea-light size candle. When I stacked the smaller ones, I loved the lines and the height.

The hardware store turned out to be another place to find some great, ready-to-use wooden candlesticks (okay, okay, they’re sold as furniture legs, but make the BEST candlesticks, like this bun leg-turned pillar candle base!!) The full tutorials for each of the three DIY wood block candlesticks I made are below. Enjoy!
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-19

You’ll need:

wood blocks (2″ size for the tea light bases, 1″ wide for the tall tapers)

finish nails

hammer

glue gun

xacto knife or awl

For the Wood Furniture Legs Candlesticks:

wood furniture legs (wide bun legs are perfect for pillar candles, the tall squares are perfect for tapers)

 

Stacked Wood Block CandlesticksDIY Wood Block Candlesticks-1Gather your supplies. DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-2Hammer a finishing nail into the center of the first 1″ wood block.
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-3Use a dot of hot glue to secure two blocks together, alternating the corners.DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-4Glue as many blocks together as the height of candlestick you’d like! I thought three was about right.
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-5Look at the bottom of the candle. You want to place the candle on the nail exactly where the wick is, that way the base of the candle will stay nicely together. If you want, neatly slice the bottom of the candle off, so the wick is obvious. DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-7Place the candle on the nail and push down into place.DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-6The nail will keep the candle taper secure on the candlestick and you’re finished! DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-21DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-23I told you it was easy!

Wood Block Tea Lights 
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-8The wick of a tea light candle is usually secured with a metal base, so we can’t put the nail straight in the center on these ones.
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-9Hammer the nail just off center, so that the candle will be able to sit squarely onto the wood block base.DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-20Because the candle is a little thicker than the taper, these guys should slide right onto the bases, with the nails holding them in place. One and done!
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-10DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-19I considered painting or gold leafing the wood block candlesticks, but it turned out that I really love them as-is. Simple is more my style with these types of things. If you’re an embellisher though, there are so many possibilities here!

Wood Furniture Leg Candlesticks
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-11I mean, this is kind of crazy right? These beautiful wooden furniture legs come basically ready to be candlesticks out of the bin! The bolt in the center is meant to be threaded onto the furniture, but for this project it takes the place of the finish nail to keep the candles in place.DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-12 DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-13The candle will need to be carved out a bit to fit nicely onto the bolt. I used a wooden corner turner, but an xacto knife or awl would work perfectly too! DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-22Once you’ve got the base carved out a bit, simply slide the candle onto the bolt, twist a few times to thread it into place, and call it done.DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-14 DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-16 DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-18Wasn’t that fun? I love all of these different variations of DIY wood block candlesticks, and they look awesome all together for a but tabletop arrangement, too.
DIY Wood Block Candlesticks-25This project initially came together as one of the three simple Thanksgiving Tabletop ideas I was able to share on the Austin Fox 7 morning show earlier this week. When the segment airs, I’ll be sure to add a link here so you can see it live!

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