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DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

Today we’re continuing the concrete love over here with these DIY Black Speckled Concrete Candle Holders. I’ve wanted to share this technique with you after I unintentionally discovered it about 6 months now. (Isn’t this year flying by!? I’m already planning my Christmas projects. What’s going on?)

I’m always surprised at how many of my favourite projects come out of happy accidents or surprise outcomes. I was originally trying to create a solid black concrete surface but instead, I think this speckled effect is so much more interesting! It just goes to show how making mistakes can be a great way to learn something new!

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiyDIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Candle Holders

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

Materials
Snowslete (white concrete) | Black Mortar Dye | Tea Lights | Silicone Mould | Power Sander | Vaseline | Clear Varnish | Sponge brush | Rotary Tool (optional)

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

1. Roughly estimate the amount of concrete you’ll need for your candles and slowly mix in water until you have a smooth consistency. Add the mortar dye in small amounts until you have a strong colour. Don’t worry if it isn’t completely black as the colour will get stronger later.

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

2. Grease the mould with vaseline and pour in the concrete leaving space at the top for the candle. Vaseline the tealight and push into the concrete and hold in place by placing pennies on top to weight down.

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy  DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

3. Leave to concrete to harden for 24-48 hours. Remove from the mould and take the candle out. Sand down the top and sides with the sander and if you have a rotary tool, sand the inside where the candle sits to make it easier to change. After sanding wash the concrete. You’ll see the colour really increase with this step.

DIY Black Speckled Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders | @fallfordiy

4. Coat the whole piece in a water based varnish to keep the colour strong and give a polished finish.

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  1. Ursula Rosien says

    June 22, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    You make it look SO easy! :) I’ve yet to try a concrete project, scared about the mess ha ha. Very cool.

    Ursula

    Reply
  2. Ruth says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:56 am

    My goodness, these are absolutely inspired, such a brilliant idea, love them ✨

    Reply
  3. Bry Jaimea says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    I love these! Such an adorable idea!

    Reply
  4. Carolyn says

    July 6, 2017 at 9:17 am

    I love tealights. Unfortunately my boyfriend doesn’t share my enthusiasm!

    Reply
  5. Eden Passante says

    July 6, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    These are so cool! Perfect for our al fresco dining table!

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    Thank you for great instructions and the beautiful, detailrd pictures. I think these would be great gifts for holidays, birthdays or welcoming new neighbors. I pinned your post for later reference.

    Reply
  7. Maria says

    October 6, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    Hello. I still understand how you get white points.
    Am I missing something.
    Please can you explain how you get it white. Thank you

    Reply
  8. Peter DIYPD says

    October 18, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    They look awesome! I like very much the idea of the mortar dye! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
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    […] Fallfordiy today we’re continuing the concrete love over here with these DIY Black Speckled Concrete Candle Holders. I’ve wanted to share this technique with you after I unintentionally discovered it about 6 months now. (Isn’t this year flying by!? I’m already planning my Christmas projects. What’s going on?) […]

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