‘Once you pop you can’t stop’ was never so true as when working with concrete – once you start thinking about what you can make out of quick dry cement you’ll drive yourself crazy imagining the possibilities. It’s one of those materials that’s so easy to work with, yet yields such great results.Ā Yes it’s messy, and if you get the mould wrong you’re custard, but bearing those things in mind it’s possible to becomeĀ somewhat ofĀ a concrete artist. Or feel like one anyway. Did I mention it’s dirt cheap? Here I show you how to create something for the table for just a few dollars and a try to the hardware store, perfect for those of you sitting down with family and friends today, or later in the holiday season.
DIY Copper and Concrete Candle Holders
You need:
- Quick dryĀ concrete
- Copper piping 5cm (2 inches) long.
- Call boxes
- Scissors
How to:
1. Mix your concrete as it says on the packet.
2. Pour it into the box and allow to set for a few minutes.
3. Once the concrete is a little bit set, press the pipe in and few inches. Allow to set overnight (or whatever your packet says).
4. Once set, cut your box open. Voila!
5. Push your candles down into the copper pipe, making sure they go a few inches into the pipe and are secure.
Voila. I made come circular ones using cylindrical boxes, so many options with this project!
A big happy thanksgiving to my lovely readers whoĀ are celebrating today.
Photos by Nicola Lemmon
I looks so easy! Perhaps I should try, I could use a few more candle holders š
TheNormcoreRebel
Hahaha do it! More is more right?
I shall pass this on to my sister as she’s the creative one out of the two of us…:)
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The best thing about this project is that you don’t have to be super creative to do it because it’s that easy! š
This is so easy peasy!
– Seyra x
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I know right?
How cute are those! And so easy to do! Thank you so much: I am a candle-lover and this just gives me to opportunity to put more more more more and more candles here and there!!!
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Yayyyy!!
Stunning candles! The touch of copper on it makes it look even more beautiful
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I know, copper makes everything better doesn’t it?
Just, wow. They are so beautiful, I love the combination of copper and concrete!
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I think the copper take the concrete up a night, dont you think? x
They are really nice – and quite easy to make, as I can see:-)
Glad to hear it, you’ll definitely have to make one. x
This is such a unique idea! Love it!
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Glad to hear it, you’ll definitely have to make one. x
What an awesome idea!
Thanks! x
These are so cute! š It’s especially perfect for all of the holiday dinner parties coming up soon! <3 Thank you so much for sharing!
XO, Elizabeth
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I know right? Nothing better than some DIY to impress your guests. Right?
Wow! Great idea! Love this so much! Thanks for sharing!
Xoxo,
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Great DIY. It’s funny because I recently made something similar. Happy Weekend!
Fabulous gift ideas, I would really enjoy using the honey and oatmeal soap, did you try this ? Is it okay to use on acne prone skin ?
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i love making stuff out of concrete!! š and what a great idea to use boxes as a mould!
thanks for the tip!
xx
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Can you share what brand of quick dry concrete you use? Would be great to make as Christmas presents.
Hi there! This was a chinese brand with only chinese lettering, but I think ‘quicker’ the brand is quite good? x
Thanks Geneva! Will have a look in my local hardware store for the quickest š
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