Holiday Candle Holders

Craft Projects - Holiday Candle Holders

Craft Project - Holiday Candle Holders

By Jana Ewy

Materials

AMACO® WireForm®:
50005E Sparkle Mesh, Aluminum
50027M Designer’s Mesh, Brass
AMACO® ArtEmboss® soft embossing metal:
50077F Bright Gold
Tea Light Candle Holders:
Small- 2″
Medium- 31/2″
Large- 5″
Christmas Tree punch
Jewelry Findings: Jump rings
Fiskars:
Scissors
1/16″ Hole Punch
Needle Nose Pliers

Ruler
Rubber Bands

Note: Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

Note: Wear gloves to protect hands.

Step 1
From the aluminum WireForm® Sparkle Mesh, measure and cut out:

Small candle holder: four 4″ x 41/2″ rectangles.
Medium candle holder: four 4″ x 6″ rectangles.
Large candle holder: four 4″ x 71/2″ rectangles.
Repeat the following instructions for each candle holder:

Step 2
Cut the two top corners off of the long end of each rectangle to form an “A” shaped peak.

Step 3
Wrap the four sparkle mesh rectangles around the tea light candle holder and secure with rubber bands.

Step 4
Pull two long wire strands from the brass WireForm®. Wrap these wires around the candle holder as shown. Remove the rubber bands.

Step 5
Fold each of the four sparkle mesh peaks downward as shown.

Step 6
Using the Christmas tree punch, punch out ten Christmas trees from the gold ArtEmboss® foil.

Step 7
Carefully punch a tiny hole at the top of each Christmas tree with the 1/16″ hole punch.

Step 8
Attach the Christmas trees to the mesh using jump rings and needle nose pliers, as shown.

Step 9
Add tea candles to each candle holder for a beautiful holiday display.


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