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Candle Holder
A block or log holder for tealights.
- Skill
- Beginner
- Tools
- Hand saw, Drill with Forstner bit
- Piece length
- Short offcuts are fine
- Location
- Indoor
- Carries weight
- No
- Pallet wood
- Suitable with care
Suits this scrap wood
Why: a thick offcut is exactly the right shape.
Best
Small offcuts, 2×4 / framing lumber, Old / reclaimed timber
Also works
Mixed scraps
Materials & finish
- Metal tealight cups
Finishes that suit it
Natural wood, Rustic
Safety notes
- Always use metal tealight cups — never burn candles directly in wood.
- Avoid treated or oily timber near flame.
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