The Simplest DIY To Amazing Modern Bent Candles

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Have you ever seen an idea and thought, “I definitely can make that!” While I have an interior design degree and love finding unique treasures when shopping for the “perfect piece”, I also am a huge DIY fan. Even knowing the quality and resources out there, I find that I not only love to save some money, but I also really enjoy the process of attempting a project myself. Recently, I had begun searching for fascinating candles for an upcoming Thanksgiving fall tablescape (stay tuned!), and I stumbled upon these intriguingly beautiful bent candles that were selling for about $5.00 – $13.00 per candle. Not necessarily wanting to pay that price and also having specific colors in mind, I set out to create my very own fall DIY modern bent candles. While there is trial and error in every project, this truly was such a simple afternoon experiment and I can’t wait to use them for our thanksgiving tablescape! If you are looking for a simple, low stakes kind of project, then this one is definitely for you.

Supplies

This project can be accomplished with very few supplies. While the candles below worked great for the use I am looking for, I believe this method could be used for most any candle stick option.

Grey Taper Candle
Warm Tan Taper Candle
Terracotta Taper Candle
Large Tub / Plastic Container – My 2.5 gallon Rubbermaid was plenty long enough to fit the taper candles
Electric Kettle – My Imusa Kettle worked great for this project and heats extremely quickly
Hot Water

Steps

1. Unwrap the taper candles and place them in a large tub or plastic container.

2. In a kettle or pot, heat water until hot and steaming, but not boiling.

3. Next, pour the water into the large tub, but be careful not to pour directly on top of the taper candles to prevent them from melting.

4. Let the candles sit for about 5 to 15 minutes to soften, depending on the thickness of your candles.

5. Once the candles are flexible, carefully bend each taper into the design of your choosing. Be sure to bend slowly and try to keep the candle within the hot water to help smooth the candle into position. If the candles will be standing alone, feel free to take them out and ensure that your design is able to stand on its own. You may need to flatten its base to create a steady platform.

6. Add more hot water if necessary and repeat with remaining candles. Voila! You have a new centerpiece!

The Simplest DIY To Amazing Modern Bent Candles

Final Thoughts

I really enjoyed this project and can’t wait to see how they will integrate into our fall tablescape. Even Charlie was surprised at how well they had turned out and was very supportive in regards to how much he liked the finished product, so if you are looking for a simple and creative way to mix up your décor, then I highly recommend this adventure! This DIY would be perfect to do with kiddos or even fun for a group of friends, but if it seems not quite worth the effort, I will link some great premade options below. Have you ever tried bending candles? If so, I would love to know your experience in the comment section!

Happy creating!