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Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Light of Hope Candelabra

October 30th, 2008 in projects     

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Materials:
Old piece of trim board
Vintage electric wall sconce
Saw tooth hanger
Candle
Ribbon and tag
Screws
Instant glue or double sided tape

Tool List:
Saw
Drill
Sandpaper or palm sander
Paint
Wax or wood finish- optional
Candle Stick-Um^TM

Method:

Step 1. Cut trim board to accommodate size of sconce and label. Ours is 14in. by 5in.

Step 2. Determine location of sconce on trim board and drill a hole equal to the size of the wiring on the back of the sconce.

Tip: Our wiring had already been removed. If yours is not, simply cut away any old wiring with a snipper.

Step 3. Sand any loose paint chips from trim board and sconce.

Be sure to wear a mask to protect from any lead paint dust that might be kicked up from the sanding.

Step 4. Paint board and sconce with your favorite shade and let dry.

This project is one for the "Make it Pink" challenge. So I chose a lovey shade of ballet slipper pink.

Step 5. Attach saw tooth hanger to back of trim board with a hammer.

Saw tooth hangers are one of my favorite ways to hang as they are so forgiving.

Step 6. Push sconce into front of trim board and secure with screws.

The sconce would probably stay put just by inserting it into the previously drilled hole, but better safe than sorry.

Step 7. Create tag and glue or tape it on the trim board above the sconce.

Step 8. Dip end of candle in Stick-Um^TM and place in old light socket on sconce.

If you haven't tried this product I highly reccommend it. Besides, it has a very funky label.

Step 9. Hang candelabra and light a candle of hope for a cure.

Simple and elegant as is or add a glass shade if you prefer.

You could easily add an easel back and use it on a dresser or desk too.

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posted in: projects, candle holder, pink

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