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September 11, 2017 · 14 Comments

How To Make Real Tree DIY Candle Holders For Free

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Learn how to make your own real tree DIY candle holders for free! We saved branches from a fallen tree and made our own with aspen branches.

Learn how to make your own real tree DIY candle holders for free!

We love the outdoors at our house.  I have always loved the look of the tree branch candle holders, but oh my goodness the prices!!!  

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We were just in Grand Lake, Colorado camping over Labor Day and I saw some in a store for $15 each.  We recently had an aspen tree pass away at our house and cut it down.  

We saved some of the branches and we made our own aspen branch candle holders!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR WOOD CANDLE HOLDERS

  • Tree Branch
  • Drill
  • Spade for Drill
  • Polycrylic
It all started with a branch.  You'll want to let it dry out if you are going to seal it in the end. If not, you'll be okay to move ahead sooner.

It all started with a branch.  You’ll want to let it dry out if you are going to seal it in the end. If not, you’ll be okay to move ahead sooner.

I guessed at the size I wanted my candle holders to be and I sawed them to size.  After sawing them, I sanded the top and the bottom of the branches with a sanding block.

I guessed at the size I wanted my candle holders to be and I sawed them to size.  After sawing them, I sanded the top and the bottom of the branches with a sanding block.

I used Polycrylic to seal the candle holders.  I was a little disappointed that some of the "white" from the aspen seemed to disappear, but I felt it better to seal the candle holder for long term and to prevent splitting and cracking as they dry.

I used Polycrylic to seal the candle holders.  I was a little disappointed that some of the “white” from the aspen seemed to disappear, but I felt it better to seal the candle holder for long term and to prevent splitting and cracking as they dry.

Using a 1 1/2 inch spade drill bit in our drill, we made indents for the candles.

Using a 1 1/2 inch spade drill bit in our drill, we made indents for the candles.

We tested both candle holders to make sure both a tealight candle and a battery-operated tea light candle would fit into the holders.

We tested both candle holders to make sure both a tealight candle and a battery-operated tea light candle would fit into the holders.

We could have drilled the battery-operated tealight down more but then the candle tealight would have sat down too low and we didn't want the flame that blows in the wood.

We could have drilled the battery-operated tealight down more but then the candle tealight would have sat down too low and we didn’t want the flame that blows in the wood.

Here they are finished, and we love the way they turned out!

Here they are finished, and we love the way they turned out!

Once you've made them, they're ready to be placed where you like.

Once you’ve made them, they’re ready to be placed where you like.

I'm thinking these would make a great gift as well!

I’m thinking these would make a great gift as well!

Are you interested in seeing a faux tree diy candle holders? Check out my Faux Tree Candle Holders

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How To Make Real Tree DIY Candle Holders

Learn how to make your own real tree DIY candle holders for free! We saved branches from a fallen tree and made our own with aspen branches.
Prep Time30 mins
Active Time15 mins
Additional Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Course: Fall
Keyword: tree diy candle holders
Yield: 1 Candle Holder
Author: Chas
Cost: $3-$5

Equipment

  • Drill
  • Drill Spade

Materials

  • Tree Branch
  • Polycrylic

Instructions

  • It all started with a branch.  You’ll want to let it dry out if you are going to seal it in the end. If not, you’ll be okay to move ahead sooner.
  • I guessed at the size I wanted my candle holders to be and I sawed them to size.  After sawing them, I sanded the top and the bottom of the branches with a sanding block.
  • I used Polycrylic to seal the candle holders.  I was a little disappointed that some of the "white" from the aspen seemed to disappear, but I felt it better to seal the candle holder for long term and to prevent splitting and cracking as they dry.
  • Using a 1 1/2 inch spade drill bit in our drill, we made indents for the candles.
  • We tested both candle holders to make sure both a tealight candle and a battery-operated tea light candle would fit into the holders.
  • We could have drilled the battery-operated tealight down more but then the candle tealight would have sat down too low and we didn’t want the flame that blows in the wood.

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  1. Conniecrafter says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:05 am

    Such a great idea for fall decorating!!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      September 12, 2017 at 3:55 am

      Thank you Connie 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jamie says

    September 12, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    Those are adorable! What a great way to use up the extra pieces we trim in our yard. 🙂 Pinning it.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      September 12, 2017 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you Jamie, and thanks for the Pin 🙂

      Reply
  3. Julie says

    September 14, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    That’s such a great gift idea. Love them. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Chas says

      September 14, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you so much Julie and thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  4. Angela says

    September 15, 2017 at 3:08 am

    These candleholders are great! I’ve admired these in stores as well. Way to be resourceful and use your own fallen tree. I’m going to pin this. Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      September 15, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you so much Angela, and thanks for the Pin 🙂

      Reply
  5. Trudy says

    September 15, 2017 at 5:32 am

    Oh I wish I had some Aspens around me! They’re gorgeous and perfect for fall decor. Thank you for sharing at Designing You!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      September 15, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you Trudy, and I love that Designing You is a place for so many to share their ideas.

      Reply
  6. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Very resourceful using what you can from nature – and saving money. They look great! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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    • Chas says

      September 21, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you Donna 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sue says

    August 19, 2019 at 6:49 am

    I certainly do love the natural look of these candle holders. Great job!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you so much Sue 🙂

      Reply

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