Candle rings are expensive. I am going to show you exactly how to create your very own unique version without breaking the bank.

I have already shown you how to do this using inexpensive unwired floral garland and floral wire.

For this version you will use a wired floral pick as your base.

Materials For 3 Candle Rings

3 wired Floral Picks ( I used Eucalyptus)

floral wire (24 gauge)

wire snips

glue gun

glue sticks

additional floral picks (optional)

3 candles

3 candle sticks

Steps To Make Candle Rings

  1. Using wire snips, snip the indvidual pieces off the floral pick trimming as low to the bottom of the pick as possible.
  2. Cut 6 pieces of floral wire 6 ” long and set to the side within easy reach.
  3. Using two of the longest pieces of your floral pick, place the ends together.
  4. Wrap one piece of the wire you just cut down the length of the stem. Do not wrap the wire all in the spot as it will not hold.
  5. Next, bring the other ends together to form a circle that is roughly the circumference of your candle. You do not need to be exact.
  6. Attach the ends together using another piece of wire.
  7. You will now how a circle.
  8. Attach another floral pick to your circle with wire.
  9. Repeat the process of attaching additional floral picks anywhere you see a bare spot on the ring.
  10. Don’t worry that all the florals are sticking out everywhere.
  11. Once you have all of the floral picks attached,begin wrapping the florals over and under the circle.
  12. This will fill in the gaps and create your full candle ring.
  13. If you lose some of the leaves as you are wrapping, it is okay.
  14. If you see any bare spots, feel free to add additional pieces of the floral pick to fill in where necessary.
  15. Place the candle ring on your candle to check that is fits.
  16. Adjust as necessary.

Step By Step Photos

Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Snip off the individual stems on the floral pick
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Pick out the longest two pieces
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Cut 6 pieces of 6″ wire
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Overlap the two pieces with the floral ends facing away from each other.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Wrap one piece of wire down the lenght of the two pieces.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
If the wire wants to loosen, secure it using your glue gun.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Bring the floral ends together to form a circle the circumference of your candle.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Secure the end of the circle using another piece of wire.

Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Place additional floral stems around the circle in the same fashion using wire to secure the pieces.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Always make sure to wrap the wire down the branches and not onto itself for a secure hold
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Keep filling in any gaps with additional floral stems.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Your candle ring should look like this when you have added enough stems. There will be some gaps. The next steps will fix this.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Begin tucking the floral pieces under and over the wire circle to fill in the gaps and make the candle ring full.
Handmade candle rings using eucalyptus picks - J Dub By Design
Repeat this process around the entire circle until you achieve the look you desire.
Handmade candle rings - J Dub By Design
Place the candle ring on the candle to make sure the fit is secure.

Tips for Candle Rings

  1. If the wires want to become loose as you wrap the floral stems around the circle, use hot glue on the wire to secure the wire to the stems. Allove the glue to cool completely before you strart wrapping again.
  2. If your candle ring wants to slide down the candle stick instead of staying in place, using both hands, gently press the candle ring into the candle to get a snug fit. The wire stems should allow you to form the candle ring to the candle.
  3. If you want to add color/dimension to the rings, snip off these pieces from the florals you choose. Place them in the candle ring and secure them with hot glue using your glue gun.
  4. I used these yellow pieces and a different type of eucalyptus pick for these floral candle rings in the photo below.

How easy was that? You now have three candle rings you can use to decorate your home for fall.

DIY Fall Eucalyptus Candle Rings - J Dub By Design

In fact, you can do this DIY for any season, including weddings.

The sky is the limit, so let your creativity shine.

Drop me a comment and let me know how you plan to use these candle rings in your home decor.

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