October 26, 2026

candlesticks

Materials:

  • two table legs
  • package of candle cups ( these can be purchased at almost any hobby or craft store)
  • paint and aging varnish
  • wood glue
  • small squares of wood ( I purchased some of the little squares that are used to frame out windows and can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot)

I made these candlesticks from some old table legs and some inexpensive candle cups.  It only took a few minutes to make and can be made from any size table legs.  Bigger legs would make great pillar candle holders.

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Step 1.

I cut one of my table legs so that I could make two candleholders from it that were different lengths.  I left one of the legs long to make one tall candleholder.

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Step 2.

Glue leg onto wooden square with wood glue.

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Step 3.

Using wood glue attach candle cup to top of table leg.

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Step 4.

Paint the candlesticks and let dry.  If you want to make them look aged lightly sand them to remove a little bit of paint on the edges.  Now take a rag dipped in a dark stain and rub in on the sanded areas.  I usually rub a little all over to give the whole candlestick an overall aged look.



1 thought on “Candlesticks made from table legs.”

  1. Hi Elaine. I’m just popping in to see the latest over here at Not 2 Crafty, and not only do I love the new projects, but the new look of your site is fantastic! I’m definitely showing this one to my mom (she’s doing a lot of remodelling to her house! Guess who’s helping? 🙂 ).

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