How To Make Felt Jewelled Candleholders
Felt jewelled candleholders are the epitome of sophistication and opulence in home decor. These exquisite creations blend the tactile charm of felt with the brilliance of carefully embedded jewels, creating a harmonious marriage of textures and aesthetics. Each candleholder is a true work of art, meticulously handcrafted to perfection. The soft and velvety felt serves as a plush base for the sparkling gemstones, which catch and reflect the flickering candlelight in a mesmerizing dance of color and radiance.
These candleholders are more than just functional; they are elegant centerpieces that exude a sense of luxury and extravagance. Placing a candle within one of these felt jewelled candleholders transforms an ordinary room into a sanctuary of warmth and beauty, making any occasion a truly special and unforgettable experience.
Materials You'll Need To Make A Felt Jewelled Candleholder
- 28 x 30cm (11 x 12in) sheet clear adhesive-backed plastic
- 3 pieces of 28 x 11cm (11 x 4 1/4 in) polyester netting in gold
- Sewing threads matching the felt
- Sewing needle
- All-purpose gel glue
- Spray mount adhesive
- White glue
- Fine-tipped paintbrush
- Soft (2B) pencil
- Tracing paper
- Thin Bristol board
- White gel pen
- Cutting mat
- Flat metal ruler
- Rotary cutter
- Pinking shears
- Paper scissors and embroidery scissors
- Iron
Start Making The Felt Jewelled Candleholders
Step 1: Prepare the Felt Jewelled Candleholders
Place the plastic sheet on a cutting mat and cut three rectangles measuring 28 x 10cm (11 x 4in) using a rotary cutter and a metal ruler for precision. If you don't have a cutter and mat, use sharp scissors, being careful to avoid unnecessary nicks in the plastic. Iron the three pieces of gold netting with a warm iron.
Trim each piece to create three rectangles of 26 x 11cm (10 1/8 x 4 1/4in) using pinking shears. Remove the backing from 26cm (10 1/8in) of the plastic and attach the gold netting, smoothing out any creases. Trim any excess fabric from the top and bottom.
Continue Adding Details To The Felt Jewelled Candleholders
Step 2: Attach the Braid or Sequin Tape
Depending on the candleholder you're making, cut 30cm (12in) lengths of sequin tape or braid and remove sequins from each end to expose 2cm (3/4in) of thread. Tie a small knot at each end and trim the threads close to the knot.
Following the diagrams as a guide, apply a small amount of gel glue and carefully attach the tape or braid, avoiding glue on the sequins. If glue gets on the sequins, allow it to dry and carefully scrape it off with a knife.
Step 3: Make the Motifs
Enlarge the motifs by the amount you want, trace them, and transfer them onto the Bristol board. Cut them out using paper scissors, removing the middle sections carefully. Place each motif on the reverse side of the corresponding felt rectangle and outline the motifs using a gel pen. Cut out the three large felt motifs using embroidery scissors. Following the colors on the diagram as a guide, cut out the small felt motifs.
Finish Making The Felt Jewelled Candleholders
Step 4: Decorate the Motifs
Sew beads or sequins onto the different pieces of felt. For candleholder C, remove the sequins from the remaining braid length and set them aside. Apply spray mount to the reverse of the felt motifs and place them on the gold net-covered plastic. Lift up the motifs one at a time and apply white glue using a paintbrush. Allow it to dry for at least an hour, then use gel glue to attach sequins to the felt on candleholder B and C.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
Remove the 2cm (3/4in) of backing that you left on the plastic. Overlap the two ends of the candleholder and press down firmly. Add a little gel glue if necessary. Place a tealight in a glass yogurt pot and position it in the center of the candleholder.
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