DIY Chambersticks With Vintage Plates
Today I'm sharing a fun and, dare I say, super sweet little DIY project that you can make for gifts or for your own home.
This month's Do-It-Over-Designers challenge is here, and I got these done just in time. After I share my project, there will be links to check out the other amazing projects!
I made some cute little DIY chambersticks with vintage plates. But before I share how I made them, do you know what a chamberstick is?
Assuming that everyone has heard the story or seen a movie about Scrooge. Well, the candleholder that he was carrying around is called a chamberstick. They were used in the 18th and 19th centuries for maneuvering around the house after dark... to light the way to your "chambers." 😉
Now that you know, let's get on with this project.
DIY Chambersticks With Vintage Plates
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- Small Vintage Plates/Saucers
- Oven-Bake Clay
- Craft Paints (alternatively, you could use clay in the color you want; I painted mine after baking)
- Heavy-Duty Adhesive (I like E6000)
I used white Sculpey oven-bake clay to make the parts that will go on the plates. You could definitely use clay in the color you want from the beginning, or paint them like I did.
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.jpg "clay to make candle parts")
.jpg "making candle parts with clay")
For the handles, I pushed them onto the plates to get the shape so that when I glued them on, they would match the shape of the plate.
Then I baked the pieces according to the package directions.
The parts were glued to the plates with heavy-duty adhesive. My preference is E6000.
I taped the handles while the glue dried, just to ensure a good connection.
.jpg "taping the handles onto the plates while the glue dries")
.jpg "plate drying")
.jpg "finished DIY chambersticks")
.jpg "yellow daffodil chamberstick")
.jpg "daffodil candleholder made with a vintage plate")
.jpg "finished pink dish candleholder")
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.jpg "cute DIY candleholder made from clay and vintage saucer")
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Vintage plates and Sculpey clay? You clever gal! Your chambersticks are the sweetest, Tania. I'm adding vintage plates to my list of things to look for this yard sale season!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha, thanks! Vintage plates are so fun, here are so many different things you can do with them!
DeleteTania, this is such a great idea! When I saw the flower like piece, I immediately thought of a set of candlesticks I inherited from my grandma, and I though oh my goodness, I can create more! The idea of a chamberstick is golden, and I need these for my dining room. I just made it over, and this idea would be a perfect addition. Great idea, and so creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that this made you think of your grandma's candlesticks! They were fun and pretty easy to make.
DeleteHow CLEVER!! Wouldn't these be cute shower centerpieces or favors? I can also imagine them in Christmas patterns for hostess gifts! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh! Christmas would be fun to create some for!
DeleteFabulous Tania and a beautiful way to display a candle! This gives me a great idea on how to hide a chip on a plate!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara!
DeleteI had never heard of chambersticks before, Tania! How innovative and imaginative yours are!!! They are so artful and ingenious and above all, very pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail!
DeleteI love vintage-y pretty saucers just waiting for a sweet craft like this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina! I love finding a new use for them, there are so many in the thrift stores that no one wants.
DeleteFor some reason I can only reply as anonymous. What a clever idea, Tania! I love these, especially the decoupage floral ones. These would be so pretty as guest table centerpieces for a country/garden wedding. ~Marie
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie, they really would be a pretty centerpiece with a bunch of mismatched ones. You could even leave the handle off and just have the saucers with the candleholder! As far as your comment being anonymous, I'm reading online that it's because you have 3rd party cookies blocked in your settings.
DeleteWell, that is a super creative way to use old dishes. I have a weakness for vintage plates, but I've stopped buying since I've run out of room to display them. Now I have a new reason to buy and display. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad I could help you with your plate addiction, haha!
DeleteHow cute are those?! I'll bet i have a stash of plates hidden around already. But i'll definitely be paying more attention to them at thrift shops and yard sales. And someone's mention of hiding a chipped edge is genius!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, hiding a chip is perfect!
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ReplyDeleteLol, and some comments are better left unsaid.
DeleteI love how your chambersticks turned out Tania! They're so pretty. Such a great repurpose of some sweet vintage plates.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tuula!
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