Candle Holder

Difficulty: Beginner

Create an eye-catching centrepiece with this simple, customisable project.

A festive wooden candle holder on a living room table.

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What you’ll need

3 wooden planks (e.g. from an old pallet)
18mm plywood sheet
120g sandpaper sheets
4mm x 30mm wood screws (approx. 20)
Wood stain
Clear, water-based varnish
Handles
Candles and decorations

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

Sand your wooden planks to smooth the surface and bring out the grain.

A wooden plank being sanded with the BLACK+DECKER 55W MOUSE Detail Sander.

A wooden plank being sawn with the BLACK+DECKER 400W Single Speed Jigsaw.

Step 2

Trim two planks to 75cm and two to 15cm, or adapt to whatever size you like!

Step 3

Fix the planks together with your wood screws to form a rectangular frame.

A wooden candle holder being assembled with the BLACK+DECKER POWERCONNECT 18V Cordless Drill Driver.

Step 4

Measure and cut your plywood to sit inside the bottom of the frame as a base. Attach it to the frame with your wood screws.

Step 5

Choose a wood stain of your choice and apply with a brush. Once dry, we recommend adding a clear, water-based varnish for protection against scratches and candle wax.

Varnish being applied to a wooden candle holder.

A handle being screwed to a wooden candle holder with the BLACK+DECKER POWERCONNECT 18V Cordless Drill Driver.

Step 6

Attach your handles to either side of the candle holder.

Step 7

Add your candles and decorations! We’ve picked a festive theme, but you can adapt for any occasion and make the most of your candle holder all year round.

A father and young daughter decorate a festive wooden candle holder.