For this DIY project in February, I suggest that our men a craft table for Valentine's Day decorating. In fact, here's a project for you, gentlemen, will help you set the atmosphere of the romantic evening and could serve this same time! For DIY "male", I suggest you go shopping at a hardware store and perfume the house with the sweet scent of cedar and delicate. Ready to surprise you with beautiful sconces wood Homemade Valentine? Follow! Leader and the good Valentine's Day DIY Projects - Candlesticks Valentine Wood Photos: Chloe Count For DIY project Chandelier Valentine's Day, you will need: DIY Project - Candlesticks Valentine Wood Photo: Chloe Count

  • 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. Valentine's day - Candlesticks Valentine Wood Photos: Chloe Count

Step 2

Cut your pieces of wood on the miter saw. Candlesticks Valentine Wood 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). Candlesticks Valentine Wood Photos: Chloe Count

Step 4

After sanding finished, put your masking tape on the wood pieces, the forms that you will define painting. Candlesticks Valentine Wood Photos: Chloe Count

Step 5

2 layers of high gloss lacquer. Remove the masking tape. Let dry overnight chandelier. Candlesticks Valentine Wood 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.

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  • 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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