Bring a cosy glow to your country-decorating scheme with this woodland-inspired hurricane candle holder. Country Homes and Interiors shows you how to make it in just three easy steps...
You will need:
Bring a cosy glow to your country-decorating scheme with this woodland-inspired hurricane candle holder. Country Homes and Interiors shows you how to make it in just three easy steps...
You will need:
- Glass hurricane vase (£9, Grand Illusions)
- Leather thong (£6.99, Fred Aldous)
- Decorative metal flowers or charms
- Tree bark
- Church candle
Step one
Use a craft or Stanley knife to gently prise a section of bark from a recently cut branch from a tree in your garden. If you don't have access to recently pruned trees or shrubs, there are faux barks available; try Etsy for a selection.
Step two
Wipe the bark with a clean cloth to remove any dirt and debris. Rub softly with a dry cloth, taking care not to crack the bark. Keep going until you have a lovely sheen - we used silver birch bark, which polishes up very well.
Step three
Wrap the clean bark around the centre of a glass hurricane vase and tie loosely in place with a leather thong threaded with decorative metal flowers or charms (choose from a variety available at Hobbycraft). Place a traditional white church candle inside, to finish.
If foraging for tree bark isn't for you, use a strip of textured or handmade wallpaper instead. Fabric works well too; linen and hessian are great choices for a homespun finish.
Feeling inspired? Why not choose a variety of materials and decorate two or three hurricane vases in varying sizes to create a striking tabletop display - style alongside winter greenery and woodland hues for a wintery rustic look.
NB never leave burning candles unattended.
Looking for more creative ideas? Find them on Country Homes and Interiors' home page.
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