How to Make a Mosaic Candle Holder

Add to your home decor with a mosaic candle holder. With the right materials, you can make your own rather than buy one. Decorate it with your favorite embellishments, such as cut glass, mosaic tiles or beads, then place a small candle inside. The glow from the candle can lighten any room.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Glass vase
• Tile adhesive
• Craft stick
• Glue
• Mosaic tiles
• Gloves
• Tile grout
• Grout spreader
• Sponge
• Cloth

1. Gather all of your materials. These can be found at any hobby or crafts store. Apply a thin layer of tile adhesive on one side of the vase with a craft stick. Add a drop of glue to the back of each tile.

2. Mix and match your tile colors if you wish, and glue them on the glass vase. Leave about a 1/8-inch space between the tiles. You may want to wear gloves or just wash your hands while using the adhesive and glue.

3. Create your mosaic design on one side of the vase at a time. Position the tiles the way you want them with a craft stick. Let each side set for 30 minutes. In other words, work on one side of your vase, set it aside for 30 minutes, then repeat the Steps 1 through 3 for the other sides.

4. Let the mosaic tiles dry on the vase overnight. Then, spread tile grout over and in between the tiles with a plastic grout spreader. Allow the grout to become smooth and even with the tile surface. Let the grout harden once you've finished adding it to the vase.

5. Wet a sponge with cool water. Use the dampened sponge to lightly wipe excess grout from the tiles on the vase.

6. Dry your newly created mosaic candle holder overnight. Carefully loosen any excess grout from the tiles' surface with a craft stick. Polish your mosaic tiles with a soft cloth or a paper towel for a clean, shiny finish. You are now ready to light a candle inside your mosaic candle holder.