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A 5 Minute DIY Candle Holder Makeover That Will Actually Save You Money

OK my farmhouse loving friends! I’m back with another super easy super quick and incredibly super awesome tutorial! I want to share with you my DIY candle holders!

turn inexpensve thrifted candlesticks into gorgeous wood farmhouse candlesticks in 5 minutes!

So the other day, I went to the thrift store to look for some new decor for my shelves. That day I also shared with you some tips win of what to look for when you are shopping for shelving decor at thrift stores. You can find my Facebook video about that here.

 

I also took you shopping with me on Snapchat that day which was so much fun thank you all so much for for hanging out with me while I shopped for junk!

Find me on snapchat with the username theweatheredfox!

If you saw my Facebook live video about my thrift store hall then you’ll already know that I I found these really awesome candlesticks that I wanted to refinish to make them fit into my farmhouse style. If you want to see that video of all of the thrift store goodness that I brought home click here.

But seriously though, why was this $3!? Look how cute!!

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The awesome thing about candlesticks like this is that there are so many in the thrift stores they practically give them away.

image1 Unfortunately not everybody can see the potential of an older looking item but all it took was a little paint and a little wax to completely transform these candlesticks with a super easy tutorial for DIY candle holders!

This DIY candle holders transformation is so easy! It is literally three steps.

Here’s what you need to transform these thrifted candlesticks into farmhouse DIY Candle Holders!

(This post contains affiliate links. This means I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.)

1) One can of flat spray paint

2) Dark wax of your choice or you can use stain or watered-down brown paint

DIY Candle Holders Tutorial

Check out my Facebook a live video here for a live demonstration on this DIY candle holders tutorial!

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1) Clean your candlesticks thoroughly. I just used soap and water. The spray paint will stick just fine!

2) Spray one coat of spray paint. I used this one here. I didn’t bother with more than one coat! Since the majority of the coat will be covered with dark wax. Just make sure to cover all of the old finish!

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Painted canldestick DIY. Easy craft to repurpose a thrift store canldestcik into gorgeous farmhouse decor. DIY candle holders

 

3) Add your finish. When spray paint is dry to the touch, use a brush or paper towel to rub on your brown wax or paint or stain. This will give your candlestick the look of weathered wood. Feel free to add more or less depending on your preference.

DIY Wood Candle Holders. Three steps to makeover a thrift store canldestick. Great upcycling project for farmhouse decor ideas!

 

Let it dry and add your candles!

Easy DIY Candle Holders tutorial! Take old candlesticks and turn them into gorgeous Fixer Upper style wood farmhouse candlesticks!

 

I use battery operated candles like these ones here. You can turn them on and off all at once and some of them even have a timer.

 

DIY Candle Holders from thrifted brass candlesticks! This is the easiest tutorial! Can't wait to grab some candlesticks from the thrift store! DIY Candle Holders. How to fake a wood candlestick from a brass candlestick!  Love this tutorial I found on painting old candlesticks. Pinning for later!

 

And that’s it! For less then three dollars apiece I was able to create a farmhouse style candlestick set.

Would you believe these candle holders used to be brass? See how to refinish your outdated candlesticks in 5 minutes!DIY Wood Candlesticks. Get the farmhouse look on a budget with this tutorial!

This is just another way you can get high style decor on a low budget!

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17 comments

Hayden March 10, 2017 - 4:11 pm

Do you know how many times I’ve walked past thrift store candlesticks and not even given them a chance?! You are a goddess! And I have white paint and dark wax already at home. Off to my local thrift shop I go!

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The Weathered Fox March 10, 2017 - 4:39 pm

I know right??? But now that you want them, you’ll never find them. Murphy’s law ????

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Amanda W. October 24, 2016 - 4:06 pm

You are kind of a genius…..thanks for giving me so many good ideas!

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The Weathered Fox March 10, 2017 - 4:40 pm

Aww thank you Amanda!! I’m happy to help!

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A Thanksgiving Tablescape - The Weathered Fox October 3, 2016 - 12:36 pm

[…] candlesticks at different heights add to the drama of the table, they can be found here. Or if you want to DIY a few, I have a tutorial here. Flameless candles add warmth and light without the worry of a mess. And a tiered tray with mini […]

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Lauren September 30, 2016 - 6:38 pm

I used your tutorial to remake some old lamps of mine! I love the results! I layered some white wax on the top for a little extra something! http://gatherandflourish.com/2016/diy-farmhouse-lamp/ I linked to your tutorial as my inspiration! Thanks for the idea! 🙂

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DIY Farmhouse Lamp - Gather and Flourish September 29, 2016 - 11:31 pm

[…] at $34 a piece I knew I could do better! I came across a tutorial online by Crystal over at The Weathered Fox where she took some brass thrift store candlesticks and […]

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Kellie July 14, 2016 - 8:44 am

super great post!! I love how farmhouse they are now!!! & thank you for linking it up to Waste not Wednesday! great to have you!!

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Keri July 6, 2016 - 10:26 pm

Love the new look of these candle holders! The wax finish is so cool! I definitely need to try this; I’ll be on the lookout for some brass candleholders.

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Debrashoppeno5 July 1, 2016 - 4:46 pm

The candlesticks look good. You would never know that they are old brass one.

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The Weathered Fox July 6, 2016 - 11:12 am

Thanks Deb!!

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Theresa @DearCreatives July 1, 2016 - 12:45 am

Hi Crystal, Your post is being featured at the Inspiration Spotlight party: http://www.dearcreatives.com/linkup-party-inspiration-spotlight-202/
Have a happy 4th of July. & hope to see you again soon.

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Keri June 29, 2016 - 11:24 pm

Love these candlesticks!! What a beautiful upcycle! I’ll be looking for these when junkin’ this summer. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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The Weathered Fox July 6, 2016 - 11:13 am

you are SO welcome! Happy hunting!

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Sarah June 27, 2016 - 8:55 pm

Very cool transformation!

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debbie June 23, 2016 - 11:07 pm

Love the end result and I am someone who sold solid brass candle sticks at a garage sale. Just couldn’t see the future that you saw.

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The Weathered Fox June 24, 2016 - 8:24 am

you did!!! ohh noooo!!!! hahahahah!

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