Design festive table and you can create a New Year's atmosphere in the house without a live Christmas tree. You can do this by creating very simple elements with your own hands. Today I’ll tell you how you can create fabulous candlesticks from glasses for the New Year 2020 in 15 minutes. The symbol of the coming year can be changed to the one whose year is coming, or you can just get by with beautiful Christmas tree decorations. A step-by-step master class with a photo will demonstrate how to quickly, easily and simply make a New Year's candlestick from a glass.
For work you will need:
- wine glass;
- foam ceiling tiles;
- figurine of a dog or any other;
- spruce branch;
- gold ribbon;
- beads or rhinestones;
- glue gun.
How to make candlesticks from glasses for the New Year 2018
With a glass, I outline a circle of the desired diameter.
I cut out the base with a clerical knife.
If the animal figurine you are using requires additional decor, then do it right away. I additionally fix a Christmas ball on my dog.
I glue the dog figurine on the foam base using hot glue. I decorate with a spruce branch and a bow of gold ribbon with rhinestones.
I insert the composition into an inverted glass goblet.
Why is it good to use foam for the base? It is soft, obedient and fits snugly against the walls of the glass. Due to this, it does not fall out, you can even not fix it additionally if you want to save the glass. I glue the base around the entire circumference of the glass with hot glue.
My decorative New Year's candlestick is ready. Similarly, you can make a candlestick with figures of any other animals or bright elements New Year's decor.
It can be a Christmas tree, cones or small Christmas balls. By the way, you can also do it yourself. 🙂
Interesting and beautiful items for decorating the interior can be made from unnecessary old things. A familiar situation: there are a few pieces left from a set of glasses, they are now unsuitable for table setting, and throw away good dishes it's a pity. What can be done with waste glasses? Do not rush to put them on the far shelf in the closet, we bring to your attention some interesting ideas on how to make a candlestick from a glass with your own hands.
Miracles under a glass dome
If you have one or more unnecessary glasses / cups on a leg, you can make a very original candlestick. Turn the existing vessel upside down. Now his leg is on top - and it is on it that the candle will be installed. The bowl of the glass magically turned into a container for decorating. take enough thick cardboard, trace a circle around the edges of the glass and cut it out. If desired, the "stub" can be painted or even painted. Now you can proceed to the most interesting part - decorating. Degrease and rub well inner surface bowls. It can accommodate any small figurines, souvenirs and just beautiful little things. It can be sea pebbles and shells, artificial flowers, multi-colored beads or buttons. Using this technique, you can make candlesticks from glasses. Just choose the right decor - voluminous snowflakes, miniature Christmas trees, a figure of Santa Claus or just a mountain of gifts.
Lace motifs
An interesting romantic candlestick from a glass with your own hands can be made using lace or openwork braid for decoration. Theoretically, any translucent or highly openwork fabric is suitable for such a decor. The candle in this case will be located in the bowl of the glass. Carefully wrap the wine glass with the selected material. Start by trying on and then glue on the lace. Theoretically, your candlestick is ready, but you can additionally decorate it with rhinestones and beads. Tip: using lace or fabric different colors, you can make the craft more colorful and festive. So that a finished candlestick made from a glass, made using this technique, does not burst during operation, choose small candles that minimally heat the walls of the bowl.
Decoupage candlestick
Not sure how to turn an unwanted glass into an interesting decorative item? Try to transform it using decoupage technique. Choose three-ply paper napkins with beautiful drawings. To work, you will also need acrylic paint, PVA glue, varnish and special contours according to your desire for the final part of the decor. Degrease the surface of the glass goblet and apply the first coat of acrylic paint as a primer. It is most convenient to do this with a sponge, one layer is enough, but if it seems to you that it did not turn out evenly enough, repeat the manipulation. While the paint dries, it's time to choose the drawings that you will stick on. Cut out the most interesting and beautiful motifs from the napkin. Consider their location on the basis. After the paint has dried, glue the selected elements to the cup of the glass using PVA glue. Gently smooth the napkin with a brush, try to glue the drawings without folds and wrinkles. When the glue dries, the craft can be tinted with paints, emphasize individual lines with a special contour. Finally, don't forget to varnish your work.
in glasses
Do you want to make a candlestick out of a glass with your own hands, but still do not know if you will need the selected container for its intended use? Original decor using cups or wine glasses can be done in minutes. And, best of all, the proposed method will allow you to disassemble the composition after a while and use the glasses again for drinks. So, you will need floating candles and decor according to your mood. Fill glasses halfway or 2/3 full with water. Put some decorations inside - small flowers, beads or something else. Decor can be selected own will, one-piece small figures are also suitable for him, sinking to the bottom under their own weight, or just a scattering of large figured sparkles that float on the surface.
glass painting
If you draw well, you can try to paint an unnecessary wine glass. First, come up with a drawing, you can draw a sketch on paper. Some techniques, for example, are performed immediately on the subject. Pick up the right colors and get to work. It is not difficult at all to make New Year's candlesticks with your own hands from glasses, painting them with thematic drawings. You don't even need to be an artist to do this. Frost patterns, snowflakes or traditional symbols of Christmas, like a Christmas tree and toy bells, everyone can draw. Read the instructions for applying your chosen paint. Some compositions do not need additional processing, while others need to be varnished after drying.
Do-it-yourself candlestick from a glass: a master class "we draw on stencils"
What to do if you like it, but you don’t know how to draw at all? An interesting painting on glass can be done using stencils. Come up with a drawing in advance and make a paper template. In order to get a shaded silhouette against the background, you need to cut out the desired shape, and leave paper around it. Another drawing technique involves cutting a template of the shape we are interested in along the contour. Glue the finished figure to the surface of the glass and apply paint on top. In this technique, you can also make a candlestick from an inverted glass with your own hands. Try to experiment, combine several colors and layers of paint, draw different shapes and complete them with hand-made strokes. Interesting idea: You can use real plant leaves or flowers as stencils.
Glitter and chic
One of the simplest and most effective options for decorating candlesticks is to cover them with sparkles. To do this, you will need transparent glue and decorative glitter dust. You can buy these glitters at an art supply store or cosmetics department. How to make a candlestick from a glass with your own hands using this technique? Everything is very simple - rinse and degrease a glass or glass. Next, apply glue to the surface in patterns or a continuous layer and sprinkle with sparkles. Gently shake off excess and leave to dry. You can repeat this step if you wish. If you want your candlestick to stay beautiful for as long as possible and be washable, cover it with clear varnish.
How else can you decorate candlesticks from glasses?
In fact, there are many more ways to turn boring dishes into accessories for setting candles than described in our article. If you are serious about some kind of creativity, try decorating candlesticks with it. For example, glass goblets can be crocheted with beads or even beautiful yarn. The bowl of the glass can be glued on the outside with artificial flowers or rhinestones. What is the easiest way to make candlesticks from glasses with your own hands? Photo various ideas you can see in our article, choose those that seem the most interesting and simple to you personally. Don't be afraid to use non-standard materials. For decor, defective beads, scrap jewelry and many other little things that can be found in every home are perfect.
Decoupage. Christmas glass candlesticks. Master ClassA great idea is to make a Christmas candlestick out of a glass. We still have time to create such beauty, we still have time) Watching a master class? Such candlesticks from glasses carry something magical, fabulous, they will perfectly complement the festive interior and give it solemnity.
So, we are watching a master class on creating Christmas candlesticks from glasses using the decoupage technique. Do not forget to buy more candles for the New Year to create intimate festive interior lighting. By the way, about light) Do you know that artificial or natural lighting can be used for certain medicinal purposes, as phototherapy? You can learn more about light treatment on the Medicine of the Future website - snadobie.com.
For work you will need:
glasses, decoupage napkins with Christmas motifs, decoupage glue,
embossed acrylic paste, you can use ordinary putty (sold at a hardware store),
creque polish, top coat, glitter, white or silver liner,
acrylic paints: black, Ivory, blue,
nylon brush, foam tip brush,
glass cleaner, translucent pearlescent paint.
Degrease glasses with glass cleaner. Cut out the desired motif from the napkin using a round object
Cut and separate upper layer napkins
We glue one of the lower layers of the napkin to the glass, trying to avoid the formation of wrinkles. We generously grease with decoupage glue, the napkin should be completely saturated with it
Using a sponge, paint the napkin with a translucent mother-of-pearl paint. Thanks to this, our motive will be more pronounced, retain partial transparency.
This is how it should turn out
We cover the glass with crequelure varnish. Now it is white in the photo, and after drying it will become transparent
Top with acrylic embossed paste or putty
Sprinkle with glitter
Blow dry to show cracks
We glue a napkin with a motive, starting from the center. Top coat with varnish and decoupage glue
Mixing acrylic paints to get the desired shade. Toothpaste can be used as white paint
We don’t paint the glass, but “bang” it with a sponge
We draw a liner along the edge of the motif to give the glass a three-dimensional effect
We draw a liner along the edge of the glass
Candlesticks and candles today are, first of all, an element modern decor, helping to bring a festive, calm or romantic atmosphere to the interior of the house. Individuality is especially valued in this business. You can make candlesticks with your own hands from any improvised materials: from plastic, glass bottles and cans, wood and thick branches, plaster or crystal glasses. Our detailed master classes that accompany step by step instructions, high quality photos and video materials will help you make unique and beautiful products.
Do-it-yourself candlesticks from glasses
Today, there are many techniques that allow you to turn an ordinary glass (not necessarily crystal) glass into a luxurious candlestick. The main thing is the desire to create and some free time. The easiest option is to place the candle on the flat base of its stem, or pour mother-of-pearl beads into the bowl and place a long candle. Having dreamed up a little, you can make a more mobile candlestick, decorated with different details: beads, beads, ikebana, balls, cones, small Christmas decorations or ate sprigs, as in the photo.
Very elegant interior accessories come out of inverted glasses, where the bowl contains the main decorative elements compositions.
To create a Christmas-themed candlestick from an inverted glass, you will need the following materials:
- glass goblet;
- decor (beads, cone, cotton wool, sparkles, any New Year's toy characters);
- glue;
- a piece of foam rubber;
- cardboard;
- candles.
- Cut out a circle with cardboard scissors, the diameter of which is equal to the circumference of the glass bowl.
- Using foam rubber, apply glue to the edges and glue a small piece of cotton wool, beads, sparkles and other things that you have prepared for work to it.
- "Plant" the cone on the glue in the center of the cut out circle.
- Glue a small layer of cotton wool and toy heroes on the sides. Apply glue to the edges.
- “Put” the bowl of the glass on the composition. Place a candle on the base of the leg.
Such a candlestick can be made not only for the New Year theme. To decorate the interior, aged in nautical style, New Year's accessories are replaced with a variety of shells or small pebbles. For the Provence style, a candlestick decorated with dry herbs and a beech ribbon is suitable.
To bring a touch of romance to an ordinary dinner, a candlestick from a glass will help, having a semblance of a lamp, the lampshade of which is decorated with perforation, rhinestones, braid, applications or flowers. Tie a ribbon on the leg.
Making a lampshade is easy enough: make a cone out of paper, glue the edges together and cut off the top. After completing all decorative works, put the lampshade on a glass, inside of which there is a small candle-tablet, and put it on the table.
Attention! Don't forget about your own safety. Paper is a highly flammable material.
Do-it-yourself wooden candlesticks
Wood is a noble material. Thanks to this, all products made from it, including candlesticks, look aesthetically pleasing in any interior and beyond, for example, in the garden. In addition, it is not necessary to “spoil” some expensive wood. In the work, you can use saw cuts, logs, various branches or snags. The more crooked and knotty the wooden blank is, the more interesting the result will be.
Even a person far from woodcarving can make a candlestick. For a branch product you will need:
- a drill with a furniture pen nozzle (the diameter of the nozzle should be at least 5 mm wider than the candle);
- dry branches slightly wider than candles in diameter;
- glue;
- decor at your discretion (a purely natural decor is suitable for a product in a natural style: cones, brown ribbon, ikebana, etc.)
- Cut dry branches into pieces of the required length (usually 10-15 cm).
- Use a drill and a pen to make a notch.
- Squeeze a little glue into the center and plant a candle on it.
- Attach the decor prepared for work to the branch with glue.
- Place on a table, window sill or shelf and light a candle.
In the same way, you can cut out several small indentations in a snag or saw cut, and put a pill candle in the center.
For a bachelorette party or a wedding ceremony in nature, a white birch candlestick is suitable. An excellent decor element of such a wooden candlestick can be "windows" in the form of hearts.
Glass jar candlesticks
It is very easy to make a candle holder from cans. Decor is inserted inside the glass container and a candle is installed. For the product, jars from under baby food, mayonnaise and half-liter jars. And if the container is also decorated with some kind of perforation, then it remains only to supplement it with a harmonious decoration and the candlestick is ready to fulfill its purpose.
As decorative finishes you can use: lace, ribbons, ropes, all kinds of beads. Decoupage or enameling looks beautiful in the form of a fancy pattern applied to the inner surface of the jar. They can be put on a shelf, table or hung on a wire from a tree in the garden.
To make a candlestick romantic style with a heart window you will need the following materials:
- any small cans (up to one and a half liters);
- masking adhesive tape;
- ribbons for decoration;
- sharp knife;
- matte paint in light or red tones;
- corrector pencil;
- small candle.
- Stick the mounting tape on the jar. Draw a heart on it and cut it out with a knife. Remove excess pieces of tape from the surface of the jar so that the heart remains in place.
- Paint the outer surface. Let dry.
- Peel off the heart. On the surface of the paint, draw strokes or a beautiful pattern with a corrector. Tie a ribbon around the neck.
- Place a candle inside the jar and light it.
Attention! The paint coating from the inside will look completely different.
The original effect of the candlestick gives the usual large-stone table salt. For the manufacture of the product you will need:
- glass jars;
- varnish in the form of a spray in a can;
- silicate glue (transparent);
- sea (for baths) or table salt;
- brush;
- alcohol;
- candle tablet.
- The first thing to do is degrease the jar. Apply alcohol to a tissue and wipe the glass surface.
- Cover the outer side, bottom and edges of the neck of the jar with a brush with a thick layer of glue.
- Sprinkle or roll in salt and let dry for at least 3 hours. To give the candlestick some shade, mix the salt with a suitable food coloring.
- Cover everything with a layer of varnish and dry at room temperature within 2-3 hours. After this time, apply a second layer and dry again, but for 2-3 days. A third layer can also be applied if desired.
- Put some wax in the center of the jar and glue the candle.
An unusual "snowy" effect can be obtained by sprinkling the workpiece with salt
Gypsum or polymer clay candlesticks
You can mold the shape of candlesticks from gypsum or polymer clay yourself. Made in an abstract manner, this decor will perfectly fit into the interior, made in the style of hi-tech, art deco or minimalism.
For work, take the following materials:
- gypsum (mix it in advance with water in the required proportion);
- sandpaper;
- candles.
- Roll the prepared gypsum into a ball.
- Make a hole in it with a candle (it should be slightly wider than the candle itself).
- With a knife, give the candlestick the desired shape.
- Wet your hands with water and smooth the surface of the product.
- Let dry overnight. If using polymer clay, dry it in the oven.
- Walk along the surface of the finished candlestick with sandpaper. If desired, paint the product in your favorite color.
bottle candlesticks
With a little imagination and strength, simple bottles from under wine or beer will turn into an original home decor. Before you start decorating the bottle, you need to carefully cut off or beat off its neck.
Attention! Treat an inaccurate chipped bottle with sandpaper or fill it with silicone to avoid injuries and cuts during work.
The candlestick from the bottle, decorated with mosaics, looks original. To do this, pour glue over the inner surface and randomly lay out small pieces of glass, for example, another bottle.
The easiest way is with special tools cut off the bottom of the bottle and cover the candle with its upper part.
Simple, but at the same time, a candlestick made of plastic bottle. For work, you should prepare:
- plastic bottle 1.5-2 l;
- scissors;
- glue moment.
- Cut off the neck and bottom of the bottle.
- Using a hot knife, make a hole the size of a neck in the bottom.
- Apply glue to the neck and connect the two parts. Let dry.
- Paint the surface of the finished candlestick, place it on top and light the candle.
Whatever technique you choose to make a candlestick, handmade decor always looks new, original, individual.
DIY candlesticks: video
Original do-it-yourself candlesticks: photo
Make an unusual candlestick from a glass with your own hands? Nothing could be easier! A candlestick from a glass can serve you for New Year, and can become a decoration for a summer feast. And autumn too 🙂 We have collected more than 20 inspiring options - and you can use them as ideas to create beauty at home.
Let's first show you the winter options, just in honor of the approaching "old".
My favorit:
And if you paint a glass with acrylic (or oil) paints, you get ...
like a penguin!
or deer...
In general, the painting of glasses gives the widest possibilities— look! Do you want - Santa Claus candlesticks, do you want - snowmen, everything is limited only by your imagination.
And one more winter version- with a floating candle. And it is possible with the usual, but laid on spruce (any coniferous) branches.
And now I propose to move from winter to summer! See how wonderful the glass candlesticks with fresh flowers look!
Very beautiful option for romantic summer evenings - with shells and sand.
And here is a glass-candlestick for autumn.
And also - I propose to look at another option for turning a glass into beautiful candlestick- with the help of a paper "lampshade". At the same time, you can change the “lampshades” according to your mood and color scheme table decorations.
I hope that you will find a suitable and inspiring glass candle holder, and making it yourself will not be the slightest difficulty.