DIY Gold Pineapple Candle Holder
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Anyone who knows me, and not necessarily all that well, can attest that I have an affinity for gold and pineapples. Naturally when I spotted this vintage brass pineapple candle holder during one of my hour long Etsy hunts I immediately wanted to place it in my cart and check out as quickly as possible; not waging a war with my inner conscience for a minute longer. Then again island living doesn’t really encourage such overseas impulse buys, for three to five days of shipping can turn in to three to five weeks, and a modest candle holder is likely to see the inside of a truck, plane, and for those residing in the out-islands a boat, and possibly even a smaller boat. However, needless to say, what it does encourage is creativity, giving new meaning to instant gratification and lending to a far plumper pocket book.
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What you’ll need: a pineapple, gold spray paint (I also like the idea of white and a gradation similar to this), and a taper candle.
Step 1: Create a cradle for the candle by getting a firm hold on the tips of the pineapple’s center leaves and twisting 360 degrees. Should you need a larger opening simply remove a few more leaves.
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Step 2: Spray paint the pineapple evenly, making sure to get the tops and undersides of the leaves.
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Step 3: Once the spray paint has dried place taper candle in the cradle.
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Since this is real fruit – how long does this last as a centerpiece?
This is a great idea and looks beautiful! Thank you for linking my Brass Pineapple Box from my Etsy shop Judy’s Junktion! Judy
This is such a fantastic idea & seems quite easy, as I am not very arts & “craftsy”. Will give it a try this weekend. It has given me some inspiration for my Saturday “date night with the hubby” tablescape!