Paint christmas candle holders – how to, step by step

Looking for a simple Christmas craft? Old classic candle holders can be found in many homes and are easy to find secondhand. With a little paint and some tools, you can easily give them a new look that fits your home. We’ll show you how to do it in just a few simple steps!

  1. Steg 1/3 Preperation

  2. Steg 2/3 Prime

  3. Steg 3/3 Paint

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Så gör du:
  1. 1
    Preperation
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  2. 2
    Prime
    -
  3. 3
    Paint
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  1. 1/3 — Preperation

  2. 2/3 — Prime

  3. 3/3 — Paint

Step by Step

  1. 1
    Preperation
  2. 2
    Prime
  3. 3
    Paint

  1. 1

    Preperation

    To ensure the paint adheres properly, start by sanding your candle holder. Then, wipe away all sanding dust with a microfiber cloth.

    Sanding
    Wipe away sanding dust with a microfiber cloth.
  2. 2

    Prime

    Then, prime your candle holders with a coat of adhesion primer. Use an angle cut brush for the larger surfaces and a precision brush for the details.

    Priming with adhesion primer on old classic wooden candle holders.
  3. 3

    Paint

    Next, it’s time to start painting with your chosen color! As with the primer, we recommend using an angle cut brush for larger surfaces and a precision brush for details. Once the paint has dried, apply a second coat.

    Christmas Craft - Painting Candle Holders

    All done! Now you’re ready to enjoy your new, beautiful candle holders. Looking for more Christmas crafts? You can find additional small project ideas here: Smaller projects.

    Painted candle holders.
    Painted candle holders close-up.