Easy DIY Candle Centerpiece Made From Reclaimed Wood

This Easy DIY Candle Centerpiece is so simple to make using reclaimed wood. I’ve included detailed instructions for how to make a multi-candle holder.

If you are looking for a way to add a rustic, cozy atmosphere to your dining table, this budget-friendly DIY project is a perfect solution.

I have admired all the multi-candle centerpieces and candle holders I’ve seen on Pinterest and Instagram. When I ran across a few pieces of old wood, I knew immediately that I wanted to make one for myself.

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I first saw one that Liz Marie had made a few years ago, and then my friend Michele at Vintage Home Design shared this candle holder last year.

I was looking at some leftover reclaimed wood and realized the materials would be perfect for my version of a simple candle centerpiece.

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Multi-Candle Centerpiece Materials: Reclaimed Wood

I used two boards for my candle centerpiece. One reclaimed 2 x 4 board was exactly the length I needed. The second tongue & groove board was long enough to cut into two pieces using a miter saw.

In addition, we used four screws to attach boards, and I added a metal drawer pull, as a handle, to each end of the centerpiece.

The handles are optional; you can use wood glue and nails to attach the board together if you prefer.

DIY Centerpiece with New Wood

If your wood is new, you may want to paint or stain the wood before you start. Since my wood was reclaimed, it was nicely aged. I liked the look of the aged wood and wanted to leave it natural.

If you like the look of natural aged wood but are using new materials, you will want to read How To Make New Wood Look Like Old Barn Wood.

If you are using this technique on your boards, you should allow for dry time before beginning the project.

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Attach Boards for Candle Holder

First, please align boards together by making sure they are evenly spaced around the edges. The 2 x 4 is smaller than the tongue and groove boards, so I positioned it in the center of the upper and lower board.

Next, attach the boards together with two wood screws at either end of the boards using a cordless drill.

Then, attach the handles to each end of the candle holder using the hardware provided with the drawer pulls.

Make Holes for Candles

First, determine how many candles you want in your centerpiece and draw your pattern onto the top of your centerpiece board using a ruler or tape measure. My pattern included 22 holes.

If you want a perfectly spaced pattern, you can draw a template on paper to use as a guide.

Using a drill bit the size of your desired candles, drill holes approx. 1 inch deep.

Be sure to mark your drill bit at the exact depth to ensure that all holes are evenly drilled.

I used my Ryobi Cordless Rotary Tool to smooth the edges of each candle hole.

DIY Candle Centerpiece

Although all my wood supplies were free, adding candles was a different story. The DIY multi-candle holder has 22 candles. I used three different colors of candles and two lengths to make the centerpiece more interesting.

I used a combination of 8- and 10 inch candles in white, grey, and copper candles.

They look beautiful on the table at night and add a warm, cozy glow to the screened porch.

I’m glad I added the handles because they allow the candle centerpiece to be moved easily off the table.

Cozy Multi-Candle Holder Centerpiece

The multi-candle holder centerpiece is perfect with these DIY Twig Napkin Rings for a Cozy Winter Tablescape.

I’ve moved the centerpiece to several areas of the farmhouse to add a warm, cozy feel to each room.

If you like this easy DIY Candle Centerpiece, you might also like this Easy Twig Centerpiece idea.

Resources

See the resources used for this project by clicking the links below.

• Copper 10″ Candles
• White 12″ Candles
• Grey 10″ Candles
• Rust Napkins
• Black and White Tablecloth
• Clear Water Goblets Stemmed
• Wooden Breadboard
• “Grace” Cow Print
• Cordless Drill
• Rotary Tool
• Two Drawer Pulls
• Miter Saw

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.

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