Make a pretty twig votive

Perfect for either a coastal or woodland look, this simple craft project takes less than an hour to complete and is a great way to transform an unwanted glass jar into a decorative votive. Why not use leftover pieces of driftwood to upcycle an uninspiring photo frame to continue the theme? Pop your tealight holder on a mantelpiece or coffee table for a rustic display.

You will need:

Driftwood sticks, £4.25 for 250g, Homecrafts

Glue gun & glue sticks

Newspaper

Clear glass candle jar

Pillar candle

Step one

Take your pack of driftwood and sort out similar lengths of sticks to group together. You will need about 30 in total for a glass jar of this size. Set these aside. Avoid using sticks which have unsightly blemishes or marks (or make sure they face the glass), to ensure the end result is as neat as possible.

Step two

Lay a few sheets of newspaper on the table to protect the surface and switch the glue gun on. Once the glue has heated up, begin to stick the driftwood pieces on to the glass candle jar. Hold in place for a few seconds to make sure they are secure. Stick them on in a random order and at jaunty angles, and use as many or as few as you wish.

Step three

Contine to glue more driftwood sticks to the jar, overlapping the first layer. Repeat this until the jar is covered with two or three layers, or as desired. Place your pillar candle inside and display as part of a table setting or on the mantelpiece for a pretty autumnal look.

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