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 $14.43 a table.
Materials (per item)
- large round wood slice with bark · 1 slice (11-12 in)the base everything sits on$5.42
- small clear glass candle holders · 3keep each flame off the wood$3.50
- white votive candles (unscented) · 3one candle per glass holder$2.08
- fake eucalyptus sprigs · 3 stemsa little greenery around the edge$1.12
- clear matte varnish (water-based) · about 1/6 bottleseals the wood against wax and spills$2.31
- DIY cost each$14.43
Tools
- Sandpaper in 120 and 220 grit
- 1 inch foam or synthetic brush
- Damp lint-free cloth
- Scissors or wire cutters
- Long lighter
- Old newspaper or a drop cloth
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