What you'll make
Picture every table with its own round of real wood, three little flames glowing in glass and a few sprigs of eucalyptus around the edge, the kind of warm candlelight that keeps people talking long after dessert. It comes to about C$17.17 a table.
Materials (per item)
- large round wood slice with bark · 1 slice (28-30 cm)the base everything sits on$6.40
- small clear glass candle holders · 3keep each flame off the wood$6.25
- white tea lights (unscented) · 3one candle per glass holder$0.54
- fake eucalyptus sprigs · 3 stemsa little greenery around the edge$1.75
- clear matte sealer (water-based) · about 1/6 bottleseals the wood against wax and spills$2.23
- DIY cost each$17.17
Tools
- Sandpaper in 120 and 220 grit
- 2.5 cm foam or synthetic brush
- Damp lint-free cloth
- Scissors or wire cutters
- Long lighter
- Old newspaper or a drop cloth
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