Clay Candle Holder Ideas To Make
/Make your own Clay Candle Holders with these simple DIYs! Perfect for tea lights, taper candles or gifting. These easy clay crafts are a great way to brighten up a gloomy day.
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DIY Clay Candle Holders.
Let’s talk about one of my absolute favourite clay crafts of all time: DIY candle holders! Whether you’re using air-dry clay or polymer clay, it's such a simple project that you can whip up in under an hour (yes, really!).
And the best part? The final product is cute enough to use as home decor, make a perfect gift or light up the table on a special occasion.
Related: Clay Tea Light Holder Ideas
Handmade Candle Holders.
If you’re new to clay crafts, here’s a quick rundown of the two most popular clays:
Air-Dry Clay: No oven needed! It hardens on its own over 24–48 hours. Super beginner-friendly and easy to find at most craft stores.
Polymer Clay: Needs to be baked (usually at 265°F–275°F), but it’s super durable and comes in so many fun colours!
Both work beautifully for clay candle holders, so just pick what you’re most comfortable with. If you want to know more about air dry clay, check out my post on How to Use Air Dry Clay.
DIY Air Dry Clay Tea Light Holders
Looking for a fabulous DIY project that will add a personal and handmade touch to your home? Try making these Modern Geometric Tea Light Holders.
DIY Wavy Polymer Clay Candelabra
Such a quick but classy home decor DIY that I think would make a great gift, or for yourself for cosy vibes.
DIY Ceramic-Look Candleholders
Bring a touch of handmade charm to your home with these DIY clay candle holders, perfect for elevating cozy tables or seasonal decor.
DIY FIMO Tealight Holder in Water Lily Shape
Add a delicate, floral touch to your decor with this DIY FIMO tealight holder, crafted in the shape of a vibrant water lily using a soft gradient technique.
Minimal Clay Candle Holder
Add a handmade touch to your decor with this charming DIY clay candle holder, featuring a minimalist speckled design that beautifully complements any space.
DIY Speckled Candle Holder
Create a warm, rustic accent for your space with this DIY speckled candle holder, crafted from polymer clay and finely ground coffee for a natural, textured look.
DIY Candle Holders Made From Modelling Clay
The cute flower shape is perfect for spring, and the colours simply put you in a good mood.
Air Dry Clay Candle Holder
Bring that warm and cosy atmosphere to your home by creating your own clay candle holders. These custom-made candle holders can be easily made to any size you like, using your favourite candle as a guide.
DIY Bow Candles & Candle Holders
Adorable clay bow candle holders that are perfect for Valentine’s day or date night.
DIY Marbled Tealight Holders
Add a touch of elegance to your decor with these DIY marbled tea light holders, made using polymer clay and a square cookie cutter for a clean, modern finish.
DIY Clay Cactus Candle Holders
These DIY clay cactus candle holders are simple to make and they give me another way to add a non-prickly cactus to my home.
Clay Candlestick Holders
These clay candlestick holders will hold tall taper candles and will work perfectly on your fireplace mantel or dining room table.
DIY Air-Dry Clay Candle Holder
Make a one-of-a-kind candle holder using air dry clay and acrylic paint.
DIY Metallic Leaf Tealight Candle Holders
I love the idea of decorating our Thanksgiving table with votive candles. Votive candles are pretty in and of themselves, but these metallic maple leaf votive candle holders are even prettier.
DIY Sculpted Branch Candelabra
Create a candelabra for future holiday table settings, one that is simple yet organic in its form. Made using a branch as the base and sculpted with air dry clay.
3 DIY Gifts Made of Clay
Bring a modern touch to your space with this minimalist trio of DIY polymer clay candle holders, perfect for gifting or decorating during the holidays.
DIY Coral Lanterns Made From FIMO
Bring a splash of the sea to your decor with this stunning DIY ombré coral candle holder, made using polymer clay to mimic the organic beauty of underwater coral reefs.
DIY Tealight Candle Holders
This beginner-friendly craft walks you through how to shape, decorate, and finish your own handmade candle holders. Customise with stamps, lace, or texture tools for a charming, rustic look!
Easy Clay Votive DIY
Add a handmade touch to your home with this Easy Clay Votive DIY! Using air-dry clay, you can create simple yet stylish votive holders that are perfect for candles.
DIY Ombre Taper Candle Holders
While these DIY ombre taper candle holders are perfect for a cosy fall vignette or table setting, they are colourful and pretty enough to use all year long!
DIY Decoration Ideas With The Trend Material Terrazzo
Learn how to create trendy, colourful terrazzo patterns for candle holders, coasters, and more—perfect for adding a modern, artistic touch to your space.
FIMO Polymer Clay Leather Candle Wraps
This clever project shows you how to mimic the look of leather using polymer clay, creating stylish, reusable wraps that add warmth and texture to any candle display.
DIY Daisy Candle Holders
Bring a touch of cheery spring to your tabletop with these DIY daisy candle holders. This is such a quick-and-easy tutorial if you want to get started using polymer clay!
