Hammered Copper Candle Holder

I saw metal hammered copper candle holders in a catalogue and thought, " I can do that, with wood!"

I used one of my Candle Holder Blanks and found a meat tenderizer and, well you know, good way to take your frustrations out on an object.

I painted it with metallic copper acrylic paint. You could use a brighter copper color or spray paint, but this is what I had on hand. You could also use another color.

Next, add upholstery nails or tacks and a 2 1/4" concho. I used a screw adapter to screw the concho into the wood. You may need to drill a little hole so the concho will fit flat against the wood. You can add a votive candle.

I showed to some friends who stopped by and they were amazed at how real it looked.

Or you can add a flameless candle, which I prefer.

So, since the holidays are over you can save this project for the next holiday season. It would also make a great gift!

Happy 2020!