

- 4 × 4 cedar
- Miter Saw
- Sander and / or grinding of paper (80, 150, and 220)
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Tape
- Brush
- High-gloss paint with primer (Painting 2 in 1)
- Satin finish (optional)
- Drill (optional)
- Headless nails (optional)
- Crazy Glue (optional)
Step 1
Plan how many candlesticks Valentine cedar you want to achieve. For more dynamics and depth, I would encourage you to cut different sizes. Example: 3 3 inches tall, 3 and 4 inch, etc. With a tape measure, mark your 4 × 4 to the desired lengths. Photos: Chloe Count
Step 2
Cut your pieces of wood on the miter saw. Photos: Chloe Count
Step 3
Once all your pieces of cedar wood, so that they are size to cut sand smooth and that there are no splinters. We begin sanding with coarse sandpaper (80) paper is then passed through medium-grained (150) paper cut and ending with the finer (220). Photos: Chloe Count
Step 4
After sanding finished, put your masking tape on the wood pieces, the forms that you will define painting. Photos: Chloe Count
Step 5
2 layers of high gloss lacquer. Remove the masking tape. Let dry overnight chandelier. Photos: Chloe Count
Step 6
Once the paint is dry to the touch, a layer of satin varnish on unpainted wood parts. This step is optional, but may be useful if you want to use your candle.
Tips and Tricks
- Because I will be shopping in a center reno for this project, knowing that you have a cutter at your disposal. So those who are not equipped with saw, can still easily make this DIY! Expect to pay about $ 1 or $ 1.50 per cup.
- With color 2 in 1 (with integrated primer) you save time!
- The application of two coating layers are required to obtain the desired color and finish.
- Once your last layer of paint over, remove the tape. Remove it before the paint is dry, which, beginning with the band prevented.
- It is important for your painting to dry a minimum of 20 days, so that the paint to have reached its maximum hardness threshold. Enough for this little project 2 to 3 days.
- Varnished cedar is to prevent it from dirt and allow it waterproof for outdoor use to be.
- To get an interesting look, dare contrasts! Be used for this DIY I to paint glossy. On the rough cedar effect guaranteed!
- For added security, I recommend you the center of your wood pierce candle holders to come and stay, a brad that will hold the proper installation of the candles.
Photos: Chloe Count
- Of course we always have an eye on burning candles if you want to avoid the worst and have a nice evening.
Shopping and Storage
- 4 × 4 cedar enamel 2 in 1, varnish, sandpaper, masking tape, paint brushes: Offered by Home Depot.
- Candles: Ikea.
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