I wanted a couple of torch-style stakes that could hold the container candles I make to enjoy them in the yard. I did an online search, and wasn't able to turn up any products like what I was looking for- there are a handful I found that accommodate tea lights, but not larger container candles. I decided to try to make my own.
I found some metal holders at the craft store with ugly beaded handles, but they were the right size.
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| Who thought these weird bead handles were a good idea? Yuck |
There were only two left- one had no glass, and the other had a cracked glass insert, so the store manager sold them to me for a deep discount of $8 for the pair. It took muscle with a pliers and rubber mallet, but I was able to twist off the ugly handles and file down the remaining sharp welding ridge.
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| Handles removed, ready for painting |
On a trip to the hardware store, I bought metal floor flanges for 1/2" pipe and two black threaded 48" long half-inch pipe for a total of $32. Next I spray painted each black, and glued the flanges to the bottoms.
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| Flanges glued on, second coat of paint |
After a second coat of paint dried, I screwed the black pipes into the flanges and they were ready.
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| In action |
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