Tall Thrifted Candlestick to Fun Farmhouse Planter
January 26, 2018
I was in Bemidji, Minnesota, last weekend and found this tall candlestick at Goodwill for $3.99.
First I cleaned the candlestick with soap and water and removed the metal disc that was nailed into the top of the candlestick to catch wax.
Next, I painted the candlestick with Rustoleum Painters Touch flat black paint, followed by two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
I then distressed the candlestick with 220 grit sandpaper, more on the edges and less in the center areas. Both stain and black were visible, and I sealed the candlestick with Varathane Crystal Clear Water Based Poly in Satin.
Instead of cutting off the candlesticks, my technique is to add a shim to the center of the candlestick indentation so when I screw the pot to it, it doesn't bend or push out the bottom.
This photo is of another thrifted candlestick planter project.
I just love these 5.25" Corrugated Zinc Cylinder Pot/Vases
for projects. I picked up mine at a local floral shop, but they are available at Amazon.
for projects. I picked up mine at a local floral shop, but they are available at Amazon.
Zinc pots are perfect for a junk garden or farmhouse style home.
So after I put the shim on top of the candlestick, I drilled through the shim into the candlestick and also through the zinc pot bottom.
I attached the zinc pot and candlestick with wood screw and washer.
I used this little FolkArt Garden Mini Stencil Pack
to stencil with black craft paint on a brown hang tag.
to stencil with black craft paint on a brown hang tag.
My stenciled tag was then attached to the zinc pot with a clip magnet.
This step isn't necessary but I love to add tags for extra interest.
My faux philadendron is from Hobby Lobby. I paid $16.99 for mine last weekend, but it is half price this week.
It's a really nice looking faux house plant.
So here is my new planter standing 26" tall.
Tall enough to stand on the floor and make a statement.
A super easy and pretty inexpensive project! (Especially if you don't have to pay $16.99 for the plant!
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Very clever! I love how this turned out. You have a very creative eye when it comes to repurposing thrifty finds.
ReplyDeleteThose little zinc pots totally make the project! So cute!
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