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Holiday Candle Holders Project at AMACO.com

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Example of a Holiday Candle Holder 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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