I love candles and if your like me you can never have enough. I have been seeing these candles made from paper towel rolls and decided to give them a try. I love them and they are so easy to make.
The supplies you will need are:
1. Paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls
2. Hot glue gun
3. Paint of your choice ( I am using a cream and an antique glaze).
4. Cinnamon ( this is optional)
5. Paint brush
6. Scissors
7. Battery operated tea light candles
8. Paper ( I’m using brown shipping paper).
First step is to decide how tall you want your candle or candles to be. Next I shoved the paper up into the rolls leaving enough space on top to set the battery operated candle inside. I then placed some hot glue on the inside of the bottom to hold the paper in place.
You want to make sure you leave enough space at top to set your candle inside. It should look like photo above.
Next I rolled a small strip of my paper to glue around the inside of the top rim. This is going to help fill the small gap between the candle and the roll.
Your candle should fit like photo above.
Now it is time to put your hot glue onto the paper towel roll. I just go around the top outside part of the paper towel roll. You want to put it on thick so the glue drips down. Your purpose is to give the melting wax look.
Once your glue dries it is time to paint the candle stick. You want to have the battery tea light out so you can paint the outside and the top inside of your candle stick.
I’m giving mine a primitive look so I added an antique glaze and then sprinkled cinnamon all over. I did the same thing to my battery operated tea light.
Once you have your paper towel roll and battery operated tea light all painted and dried then you just place your tea light into the paper towel roll.
You can do these in any color or sizes you would like. I hope you all give these a try and enjoy this DIY.
Love to watch you lot of great ideas
Barb the paper towel roll candles are so cute. I love them. I am currently making a poinsettia wreath. I’ve made several of your ideas. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group. It has revived my crafty side. You are so happy it always makes an old woman smile. Thank you.
So glad I found your videos. You make my day…I love the ideas can be done in most instances with minimal cost so everyone can do them…
Thank you!!!
These paper towel/toilet paper roll candles are just so so nice..Can’t wait to make some.
Just brand new to your site and already love it.
Love the candle s Barb!
I love your crafts! My husband has been ill with heart problems. we r going in for his 3rd surgery soon! But my point is this year I was only able to afford to make my gifts and u have given me soo many ideas! Thank u so much! Happy holidays to u and your family! I will be buying from your boutique as soon as we get back on our feet! I love everything!
Love the shabby tree you said something about having 2x shirts but I can not fine them can you tell me how to go about it to fine the. Thank you
Luv the candles., The idea crossed my mind to make these & take them to residents in nursing homes.