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Candlesticks made from self-hardening clay
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Make your own candlesticks in self-hardening clay and paint them in beautiful colours and patterns. Asymmetric candlesticks add a personal touch to any interior and the perfect homemade gift.
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How to do it
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Knead the clay well. and then divide into two pieces. One should be slightly larger than the other if you want different sized candlesticks.
Knead the clay well. and then divide into two pieces. One should be slightly larger than the other if you want different sized candlesticks.2 
Model the candlestick into the desired shape.
Model the candlestick into the desired shape.3 
Press the candle cuff down into the top of the candlestick. Now model the clay around the cuff so that it is not visible on the outside of the candlestick.
Press the candle cuff down into the top of the candlestick. Now model the clay around the cuff so that it is not visible on the outside of the candlestick.4 
Smooth the candlestick with water to prevent cracks when drying. Allow the candlestick to dry at room temperature for around 48 hours.
Smooth the candlestick with water to prevent cracks when drying. Allow the candlestick to dry at room temperature for around 48 hours.5 
It can be difficult to avoid cracks during the drying process, but these cracks can be easily repaired. Start by moistening the clay with water where the cracks are.
It can be difficult to avoid cracks during the drying process, but these cracks can be easily repaired. Start by moistening the clay with water where the cracks are.6 
Now take a small piece of clay, work it into the cracks and let it dry.
Now take a small piece of clay, work it into the cracks and let it dry.7 
Paint one of the candlesticks completely blue.
Paint one of the candlesticks completely blue.8 
Paint stripes on the other one. Once the paint is dry, your candlesticks are ready to use.
Paint stripes on the other one. Once the paint is dry, your candlesticks are ready to use.Already signed up? Download the template
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