44+ DIY Candle Holder Ideas To Make For Your Home

It’s not always easy to find the perfect antique candleholders for your dining table or floating shelves. See how I transformed new candleholders into faux antique candleholders in just one step.

Using a bit of antique white wax transforms these dark wood candleholders into something that looks like it is from Pottery Barn.

See how I restored inexpensive, dull, metal thrift store candle holders back into their original luster in just a few minutes with one step! You’ll love this candle holder makeover.

See how I turned some leftover wood blocks into DIY wooden candle stands in just an afternoon!

These DIY birch candle holders are perfect for outdoor entertaining. Start by taking birch logs and then drill out a space that is the perfect size for a tea light candle.

You can also swap in a battery-operated tea light as a great way to make this project a little safer if you're going to be stepping away from the dinner table while they are burning.

This colorful DIY wood candle holder doubles as an air plant holder! It is actually created by using recycled skateboards, can you believe that?

I love the way the beautiful candle holder turns out with the layered look!

Create this easy upcycled farmhouse candle holder using old couch feet with this simple tutorial. This one is painted white and distressed, but you could customize this to fit your space by using different colors.

This DIY farmhouse candlestick is the perfect decoration for your home.

We've seen wood candle holders and thrift store upcycled candle holders, but we haven't seen concrete yet! Making your own concrete candle holders. These ones are so cool!

Even if you've never done any concrete crafts before, have no fear. She walks you through the entire process.

Here's another twist to the concrete candle holder. This time it is made with a silicone mold, which is a great solution!

These would look so cute styled on a tray on a coffee table.

Check out these modern DIY wooden candle holders that have a faux concrete finish. It is a very simple design that is perfect for holding tealight candles.

They are super simple to make with scrap wood and chalk paint!

A step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own DIY resin candle holder using a lotus flower-shaped mold and colored resin.

This is a simple project that anyone can do, and it will add a touch of elegance to any room.

See how easy it is to turn spindles from a broken chair into pretty farmhouse spindle candle holders. Paint them your favorite color to make them your own! 

I love the modern look of this unique candle holder. The arch design is made with concrete and she even makes her own mold using cardboard and aluminum table - genius! Such a simple idea, but it turns out great!

Everyone has a few old plastic CD cases laying around right? If not, I'm sure if you dig around in some childhood boxes in the garage, you're bound to find some!

Recycle the CD cases into these gorgeous romantic candle holders with stencils! Such a creative idea.

Want to create a candle holder using copper pipes, but don't want to mess around welding? This is your solution!

The best way to do this is to use some copper pipes in combination with the right brackets and elbows, all spray painted the same color for this fun look. Read more to see how to make this!

Fill a container with water and leave it outside to freeze to create one of the most beautiful candle holders you've ever seen! 

This looks like so much fun to make and a great idea for decorating for the holidays or winter.

Put a pop of color into your life by creating your own votive holders made with alcohol ink and a can of compressed air!

You'll need to start with glass votives or tea light holders, but you should very easily be able to find some at the thrift shop.

This gorgeous twig candle holder makes fabulous decor for your home or parties! The small twigs are attached to a glass vase with hot glue, but you could also use a recycled tin can for another idea.

Because this one uses real branches, it is recommended that you only use LED candles inside - not a real flame.

These DIY Clay Candle Holders are a super-easy fail-proof craft – as long as you use the right clay!

Read more and follow along with the simple steps to make these candle holders that have a fun hammered metal look.

Do you need a classy DIY gift for friends or coworkers or neighbors? One that is budget-friendly and can easily be made in bulk? Read more to learn how to make these mason jar luminaries!

The blogger is also including a coordinating free printable tag as well if you want to use them as Christmas gifts! 

The tag says "Glory to the Light of the World", which is perfect for the light/candle theme. The mason jars can be filled with fairy lights, tea lights, or your favorite scented votive.

These votive candle holders look so easy to make! Simply grab some glass jars and gold metallic paint. Such a chic look, right?

Head to the thrift store and look for some old antique glassware and saucers for this fun decorative candle holder!

The pedestals are so versatile. They can hold candles, flowers, jewelry, or more.

Check out this easy air-dry clay tutorial to learn how to make some stylish marbled candle holders for the festive table.

The best way to get the marbled look is actually with nail polish! Read more to see the whole process. I love the little touch of copper pipe incorporated.

No one will ever know that you made these with old yogurt containers. These beautiful DIY candle holders come together quickly and easily with spray paint and stickers.

The little yogurt jars are the perfect size for a tealight candle.

Learn a few tricks about painting wooden old candle holders that you can find at a thrift store and turn them into beautiful and whimsical home decor.

These totally reminded me of the Mary Engelbreit designs from the 90's. So fun and colorful!

You’ll love how easy this cinnamon stick craft is! All you do is attach cinnamon sticks to a votive holder with a rubber band!

Cover up the rubber band easily with some raffia or jute cording. I love that cinnamon sticks can very easily be reused with the candle is all burned up.

These plaster candle holders are so cute! She made them look like real cupcakes, haha! This is the perfect candle holder for a birthday party tablescape, don't you think?

You’ll love these written and illustrated instructions and a video showing how to make a lovely beaded DIY macramé wire votive holder.

If you are new to square knots, don’t let that deter you! The tutorial breaks it all down.

You'll need a small glass votive to start, but you should be able to easily find something like that the Dollar Tree.

Looking for a perfect DIY candle holder to decorate for Fall? Make this one with leaves attached to the outside of the glass with Mod Podge. Such a fun idea.

Use all those bits of driftwood you collected on your beach walks for a simple and creative candle holder that exudes warmth and light. 

Make simple and rustic candle holders from branches or logs with this idea perfect for holding tapers and creating a lovely table centerpiece. 

I love this candle holder option if you're on a budget because you can use branches you simply find outside.

Learn how to transfer printed photos to glass with this method. The square glass candle holders are perfect for the little square Instagram pictures.

You know that I love me some cane, so it's no wonder that I'm obsessed with this boho-style candle holder.

All you do is glue the caning around glass hurricane candle holders - so simple!

How cute is this candlestick holder that looks like cactus?! You only need a few simple supplies to make this yourself, like air dry clay and paint.

Read more to see the whole process.

This DIY candle holder using Dollar Store supplies is absolutely adorable. She takes wooden cups that fit pillar candles and some wooden dowels to create a modern fluted look.

Here's another DIY pillar candle holder idea - also using Dollar Store supplies. I love this craft project!

This DIYer figured out how to paint glass to look like sea glass! This is such a nice idea if you are going for the coastal look.

Using repurposed parts from an old trophy, this blogger created a great way to display taper candles. All she did was take them off of the trophy and spray paint with metallic gold!

This craft makes good use of old teacups of different sizes. It's a pretty simple DIY project. All you do is drill holes in thrifted tea cups and then stick the handle inside.

But since they are pretty delicate material, it could be pretty tough to make a small hole without breaking.

So she breaks down the entire process for you - including how to do it and what type of drill bit you'll need.

Layered of paint come together to make these aged candlesticks. You can do this method on old thrift store candle holders or a new candle holder you find at the store.

This one is so easy, even the kids can make it! Using air dry clay with holes poked in it, it is then rolled up around a paper roll tube to dry.

These little glass gems are so easy to find at the craft store! Attach them together to a glass jar with strong adhesive. The light from the candle looks so pretty shining through.

I love the look of stained glass and these candle holders totally look like the real thing. Read more to follow along with the great tutorial.

Make amazing nautical candle holders in minutes with a hot glue gun! The beach is never too far away with these holders filled with shells and wrapped in simple jute rope! 

What to do with pieces of scrap wood? Turn them into home decor! These DIY wooden candle holders are easy to make and easy to customize.