Candlestick with own hands from laurel leaves

Candlestick with own hands from laurel leaves

DIY New Year's crafts are wonderfula way to make an original interior decor and at the same time have fun with children or friends. In anticipation of the winter holidays, our homes will be decorated with garlands, Christmas tree decorations and candles. For the candle, we will make an interesting candlestick with our own hands from bay leaves. Laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree, the dried leaves of which are widely used as spices. In addition, laurel is often planted in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant. So finding bay leaves for crafts will not be difficult.candlestick with his hands from laurel leavesTo make a candlestick by yourselfwith your hands, you will need bay leaves that have just been picked or slightly dried. Completely dry ones that break easily are not suitable. Also prepare a floral sponge, a knife, an iron, thin tissue paper, a candle and, if you want to paint the leaves, spray paint. But, in my opinion, in order not to spoil the natural look and preserve the natural aroma, it is better not to cover the leaves with anything.diy-candle-holder-02It is better to dry very fresh leaves with an iron. Wrap the leaf in tissue paper and iron it well several times.diy-candle-holder-04candlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classUsing a sharp knife, cut out a round, cylinder-like shape from the floral foam.candlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classInsert the leaves into the sponge in a circle, starting from the bottom. Place the leaves in the bottom rows parallel to the table surface.candlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classcandlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classGradually change the angle of the leaves. The upper rows should already be "looking up", covering the top of the sponge.candlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classPlace the candle on the sponge and trace its circumference with a knife.candlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classUse a spoon to make a depression for the candle.candlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classcandlestick with his hands from laurel leaves, master classPlace the candle in the candlestick with your own hands andEnjoy its shimmer on snowy winter evenings! Bay leaves are rich in essential oils and emit a pleasant, but quite strong aroma. It is a powerful natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent. And laurel essential oil, together with the well-known garlic, is used to prevent flu and colds. So romantic candlelit evenings with a laurel candlestick will also have a very beneficial effect on immunity and health.candlestickSee more DIY New Year's crafts at http://namenu.ru/news/category.php?category_id=30

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