Comments on: Scrap Pile DIY Candlesticks

By: b

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:43:11 +0000

Gail, the candlesticks are perfect! No one would even suspect these were made from wood scrap pieces. Very pretty!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:02:20 +0000

Renee

I try to use clamps when I can. I also routinely flip the piece around to see if holding it on one end of the spindle is better than holding it on the other end. I always use extreme caution, take my time and hold the wood very tight, and recommend you do the same.
a shim under the end you’re holding may help keep it level. You could even TAPE the shim in place so that the spindle is held in place.
Although these are tips from me, it is UP to YOU to keep yourself safe when using power tools.
I’m about to do some of these today, you can see them on the blog next week. 🙂

be safe!
gail

By: Renee McQuay

Renee McQuay — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:33:22 +0000

I’ve been making these for a couple years and always struggle with cutting them perfect. Because frequently the dowels/ spindles get more narrow on one end and thicker on the other. I find the chunky they are the easier they are to work with. Do you have any suggestions?

By: Naomi Shelton

Naomi Shelton — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:47:17 +0000

Those are awesome! Very clever and I must now go and see if I have anything useable in my scrap pile! It is quite a small scrap pile, but you have given me ideas about what to look for when out and about to enlarge it!

By: chris aka monkey

chris aka monkey — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:02:46 +0000

my stupid computer gives me a hard time trying to reply and leave comments, I love,love these gail ad I do have some bits and scraps that I might be able to make some xx

By: Mindi

Mindi — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 04:04:23 +0000

Gail this are so pretty!! I love the finished look, and they look sooo expensive! I love them!! Great project, I think I need a fun easy project to do…too many hard ones lately, glad you had fun with these! 🙂

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 23:06:53 +0000

those are AWESOME! i need to learn how to use wax for glazing like you did!

By: Kim (TheKimSixFix)

Kim (TheKimSixFix) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:41:37 +0000

Oh gosh! These are delightful! I wish my scrap stash was as fabulous as yours. You have a great eye for putting stuff together! <3

By: Brooke Berry Kroeger

Brooke Berry Kroeger — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:17:45 +0000

Wow Gail, these turned out fantastic. I have a local junk store that has bits like that… I need to get busy! I love the look, I have been replacing several of my big-box type décor with more vintage and rustic goodies, esp for the holidays.

By: Laurel Stephens

Laurel Stephens — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:22:49 +0000

These candlesticks are so beautiful, Gail. I’ve been looking and looking for three tall graduated candlesticks, but haven’t found just the right ones, or else they’re too expensive. I’m going to start looking for scraps and spindles to make my own, now. Thanks for the inspiration! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.