Today’s bed spindle candle holders use the last bit of salvaged pieces from my $15 bargain. Have you ever looked at something and saw something else? I’m not talking about that big party night with too much to drink, I’m talking creatively. I found the best old headboard a while ago and have been making projects from it ever since. From the moment I spotted it, I knew there were projects just waiting to be created.
This month’s Power Tool Challenge Team’s theme is “Modify”. Each month a group of creatives get together and share creative ways that we use our tools, many are simple and all are awesome.
You guys may remember last spring when I cut up this huge headboard and made my gorgeous DIY Bed Spindle Pedestal Bowls.
I couldn’t let all those awesome bed spindles go to waste, right? Bed spindle candle holders are easy to make. Simply cut the spindles and sand any rough edges. I used scrap wood and cut several square bases to layer under my candle holders and pretty much whatever I could find for the tops. I used 1/4″ plywood I cut into squares, thin round wood craft circles, and I made two platforms from scraps for the tall candle holders for visual balance.
Assembling them was easy, I used my Ryobi Airstrike Nail Gun to connect the each layer. I started with the first base piece that connected with the bed spindle, connected that and then connected the next base piece to the first one and so on. Except for the narrow pieces on the tall pillar candle holders, glue alone would have held fine.
To make little platforms for the tall bed spindle candle holders just cut the pieces, glue them together and run a bead of caulk in the gaps. I always caulk because it makes a much nicer finish to paint. I caulked all the candlesticks where the bases were layered.
Once they were assembled, it was a creative free for all. I haven’t had a paintbrush in my hands for too long, which was evident by the time I finished. I’d played with mixing waxes and layering paint colors and had way too much fun till way too late in the night:)
Aren’t the tall black bed spindle candle holders gorgeous with that finish? Yes, at the last-minute I flipped the little platforms over so the flat surface was on top so they could hold larger candles… or pumpkins 🙂 They were painted with a black chalky finish paint and then waxed with a mixture of wax and white titanium pigment paint I mixed together. I want to try this on a piece of furniture!
The different shapes and sizes add character to these simple DIY bed spindle candle holders. They look great as pedestals for other things too.
A beautiful pillar candle on top of a rustic vintage looking candle holder is a perfect pairing. Especially when it’s a budget DIY candle. See how to Add An Image To A Candle , or add words to candles, it’s a lot easier than you’d think!
I’m still moving my assortment of bed spindle candle holders around the house and playing with fall vignettes. What I love is that they will look beautiful on a summer table or a rustic mantle any time of year.
Which of my bed spindle candle holders are your favorite?
Love a good creative project? be sure to check out the rest of the team’s projects below!
Modified Leaning Ladder Storage By Designed Decor
How To Resize A Wood Picture Frame By Her Tool Belt
Ikea Moppe Hack Apothecary Cabinet by Interior Frugalista
Portable Craft Table By Create and Babble
Grown Up Jewelry Box By Kim Six
Modified Dresser By My Repurposed Life
Bed Spindle Candle Holders By H2OBungalow
Ammunition Crate Table By Virginia Sweet Pea
Ikea Wardrobe Update By Domestically Speaking
How To Piece Scrap Wood Together by My Love To Create
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Dee says
Awesome idea! Candlesticks are so pricey. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Dee and thank you:) I loved how these turned out and they were definitely budget friendly! Thanks for your visit!
Antonella | White House Crafts says
What a great upcycle project! I hope you will share your craft at The Crafty Corner link party this week! Have a good day 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Antonella & thank you! I loved how they all turned out. In my typical fashion, I made several just to play with different sizes and shapes. I’ll try to stop by have been on the road traveling so my schedule is kind of all over right now. Thanks so much for your visit!
DeDe Designed Decor says
Wendi, I love your double and triple bases on the spindles. It gives them such a more high scale look. I am in the process of making a few of these for myself as well! I love finding old beds!
Wendi says
Hi Dede! Thanks, I agree the more layers the better on these candle holders. Especially with the paint finishes. Have fun making them, I know yours will be gorgeous. Old beds are awesome for creative projects:) Thanks so much for your visit!
handmade by amalia says
Oh, you are clever. These candle holders have such vintage charm and the finish is great.
Amalia
xo
Wendi says
Hi Amalia & thank you! I think the finishes were the perfect touch on these. Thanks so much for leaving a sweet note:)
Serena @ Thrift Diving says
Awww…. These are really cute, Wendi!! And I love your tip to use caulk. I always use wood filler but I’ll try your tip to see what I like best. 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Serena…Wood filler! Oh duh, I’ve never thought of that 🙂 I think because I paint so much and caulk is what we use for filling in gaps between two joined pieces of wood by habit I just used it. It’s pretty easy in to use in the big tube. Didn’t that candle holders turn out cute? Enjoy your weekend in Jacksonville!
Amy says
I love them all! Your finishes are gorgeous too. I hope you have more spindles, can’t wait to see what your do next…
Wendi says
Hi Amy and thank you:) I’m not sure which was more fun, making the candle holders or painting the finishes. Paint is another passion and I haven’t done enough of it lately!
Paula says
What a great use for part of an unwanted headboard! I love the way you painted them and also how you made them in different heights. These are going to be great for Christmas decor!
Wendi says
Hi Paula I love the different heights too. They’ll be beautiful in a grouping or a mantle…if I had a mantle! I may have to build one! LOL Thanks for your visit:)
Christy@ Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
These are gorgeous, Wendi! XO
Wendi says
Hi Christy and thank you! These are so your style my friend!! I wasn’t about to waste those awesome spindles and I promised hubby I’d start clearing out the wood pile! LOL Thanks for your visit:)
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
What a great use of leftovers and I love those felt pumpkins!
Wendi says
Hi Maryann & thank you! I love when a scrap turns into an awesome project! They were easy to make and will be gorgeous to decorate with!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Oh Wendi, these are so pretty! I love how you cleverly added decorative elements with blocks of wood. And I agree, you definitely must try that fabulous charcoal patina on a piece of furniture! That headboard is sure getting its bang for the buck (oh, that sounds kinda dirty). Pinning and sharing 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Marie…Thank you! Don’t you love the simple things that turn out well? Yes…that bargain headboard has given a lot of milage for the few dollars I spent on it:) Yes…I knew you’d appreciate that finish! I love mixing waxes and this was the best one yet!
gail says
I LOVE bits and pieces projects and candle holders are one of my all-time favs. I made some like your black (blueish) ones years ago and they are still one of my favorites. I have so many more spindles, I should make some more for Glendale next month.
Thanks for hosting this great theme this month. It was fun!
gail
Wendi says
Hi Gail and thank you:) You of course were my inspiration for these. When I googled spindle candle holders the photos were pretty much all yours! LOL You should make a bunch of these! I intended to give some of these away and as gifts but am having a hard time parting with any of them! Shame n me, right?? This was a fun theme & thanks for joining in this month!
Mindi says
These are super cool Wendi! You nailed it girl, I love them!!
Wendi says
Hi Mindi and thank you! I love the projects that come from the scrap pile! They were so much fun to make and crazy easy too. Thanks fo joining in this month!
Wendi says
Hi Mindi and Thank you! Love an easy project that turns out pretty. I should make more since I planned on giving these as gifts and think I’ll have a hard time letting them go! Thanks for stopping by:)