Yesterday I got all crafty and tried to create the Golden Washed Pillar Candle from Pottery Barn. I couldn't get a picture of the real ones, so here's a link. If you do go to the link, click on 'more images' to get a close up. I checked them out in the store and the picture doesn't do them justice. I forget how much they were and they're sold out online, but I figured I saved myself some money.
I started with a vanilla candle, the larger ones retailed on sale for $4.89 and the smaller ones for 3 something. I know the smaller candles are too short, but I was tired of looking for candles and figured these would do. I always have spray glue on hand and had to buy a bottle of Martha Stewart's glitter, which was $4.99. The glitter was worth every penny and really goes a long way. (I'm racking my brain for more stuff to glitter...)
Overall, I didn't get the exact candle. Probably not even close. I did get the metallic sheen I was going for and I've never seen a store bought glittered candle that's been so sparkly. I'm just happy that my mantel is done and I can move on to decorating my dining room table.
Could we see a picture of your mantle? I need to see the whole effect.
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