Easy clay candle stand

I made a candle stand out of some air dry clay.To make one you need to measure the circumference of the candles you want to use. Make sure that the candle isn't too heavy for your stand to hold, if it is you will need to make the pillar thicker

To make one for a medium sized candle, you'll need:
1) About two handfuls of air dry clay ( more or less depending on the size)
2) Two bowls ( one bigger and one smaller for the top and bottom pieces)
3) A bowl of water
4) Various paint brushes with rounded ends
5) Thin sculpting tools ( a toothpick or an exacto knife)
6) Anything you want to make impressions of ,i used a ribbon rose and a rose bead.
7) Varnish or a 50-50 mix of school glue and water.( if you're desperate use clear nail polish )

Step 1 Cut out the top and bottom pieces

So first you need to knead the dough with plenty of water, the more water the less cracking. After use the bottom of a bowl to press a ball of clay pretty flat, then use a rolling pin or your palms to spread it to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, depending on how big your circle is, the bigger the thinner and vice versa. Use the smaller bowl to cut out a circle and use your fingers with some water to round the edges. Do the same with a slightly larger bowl or just the same bowl, but a larger base looks better.

Comments

[ChrysN]

Great looking candle holder!