Building Block Candle Holders You Make in a Minute

Do you remember the old fashioned building blocks with carved and painted letters? The blocks were popular for years before becoming just a memory after the invention of much more impressive building sets. The old blocks can still be found at yard sales and flea markets, though, and they make wonderful candle holders that anyone is capable of making. In fact, theyre so easy to make, youll be finished with them in just a minute! Select two blocks for each set of candle holders. The blocks should have identical letters to create a set of unique monogrammed candle holders. You can use two different letters to spell a two-letter name or represent a persons initials. After selecting the blocks youll be ready to turn them into candle holders.

All of us know what a clay pot is but many people dont know you can purchase the pots in a miniature type. The minis arent really made of clay, though, so theyre much lighter in weight. The small pots are sold in a pack of several at any craft store. The pots you select should be just the right size to hold tall, tapered candles tightly.

Set the block upright on a flat surface and glue one pot to the top of the block. The bottom of the pot should be glued to the top of the block, in the center. When youve done that the candle holder is made! Although you can spend more time on the project, and decorate or embellish the candle holder, you could stop where you are and use the candle holders like they are. If you want to embellish the creation there are many ways. Paint the pot before gluing it on top of the block. Or, use rubber stamps to make a pattern on the tiny pot. You can even use stickers, markers or glitter glue to embellish it. There are hundreds of designs you can do in a matter of minutes. There are many variations to the original block candle holder project. If you dont have the aforementioned childrens blocks you can use a plain block of wood. Use stickers, stamping or other techniques to embellish the block. Leave it all-natural, paint it or even make a wood-burn design on it. Glue a fake jewel to the center of each side of the block or use buttons instead of jewels. There are endless ways to make the perfect candle holders to fit your style. The building block can be the base for the clay pot candle holder or you can make a different base. Gluing something on the bottom of the block, like a smaller block, creates a completely different look. Some choices for making a different base include another miniature pot, a square bead or even a small novelty skateboard! You create the look you want by selecting unique items to use for the project. If the block itself is the base there are other things you can glue on before adding the clay pot. Set a smaller block on top of the first block, and an even smaller one on top of that. Or, mount a cylindrical wooden piece on top of the block before gluing the pot on top of the cylinder. This technique makes the candle holders much taller and more distinct. Create unique designs by painting the clay pot, and the base youve selected, different colors. Make polka dots, stripes, geometrical shapes and other patterns on the pot and the base. Each candle holder set will be different from the next because there are literally thousands of different designs you can create. The candle holders are easy enough for children to create and fun enough for adults to enjoy. Theyre great to give away as gifts or to use on a table during the a special occasion. Teachers, mothers and grandmothers alike would love the candle holders. Theyre inexpensive to make and always look great!