How To Build A 3 Candle Wall Sconce

 

Hi everyone!  I wanted to share with you a wall sconce I built.  This is based on a tin sconce I've seen in a lot of stores that sell colonial lighting.  I thought using some scrap wood I could come close to making something that looked similar.  Follow along with me and I'll show you how I made it.

Supplies

  Proxxon 2-Speed Scroll Saw

  Proxxon Disc Sander

  Proxxon Power Carver

  Scrap 1/2" birch plywood

  Wood Glue

  Drill and drill bit

  3 Small tin candle holders

  Plaid Paint  Black

  Plaid Inspirations Varnish  Matte 

First I started out by drawing a paper pattern then transferred it to my scrap plywood.

Next using my Proxxon 2-speed scroll saw I cut it out.

I also cut out 3 small rectangles of wood to be glued on the bottom to hold the candle cups.

I sanded all the pieces using the Proxxon Disc Sander.

Next I glues and nailed those 3 pieces onto the notches of the base.

I drew some lines on the base and carved them out using the Proxxon Power Carver.

I lightly sanded everything and painted with Plaid Paint.  I chose black.

Using my drill I drilled a tiny hole at the top for hanging.

 

I gave it one coat of  Plaid Inspirations Matte Varnish.  Let dry then attached the candle cups with glue.

Here's my finished sconce. It can sit on a table or hang on the wall. I purchased 3 short battery operated candles to complete it.

Thanks for following along with me.  This was a fun and simple project. 

Colleen  :-)