Don’t get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

The candlesticks I’m using for today’s post are from back in 90’s.  I think it was when everyone was going “Tuscan” with the golds, greens and reds.  I found them while shopping my attic storage space and thought they would be a great candidate for a little updating.  You probably have a set hiding in your attic too.  Go grab them and let me show you how to transform them into upcycled candlesticks you’ll be proud to display in your home.

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Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Supplies you’ll need to create your own set of upcycled candlesticks:

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

The set of candlesticks I’m using are made from metal and acrylic.  You can use whatever you have at home or find at a local thrift store.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Before I got going on the upcycling, I gave both candlesticks a good cleaning with White Lightening from Dixie Belle.  It gets rids of all the grime creating the perfect surface for crafting.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Then, it was time to get out some Gold Gilding Wax.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Gilding Wax is super simple to work with and goes on with your finger or a paint brush.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

I simply used my finger to rub the Gilding Wax onto the surface of the candlesticks.  Below you can see where I flipped the candlestick over to make sure I was covering every inch of the surface with the wax.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

For the base, I wanted to leave some of the black showing.  You can see how I didn’t completely cover that portion of the candlestick.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

One down and one to go!

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

I worked in a circular motion, blending as I went.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

I love how the acrylic still looks semi transparent.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Here I used a small brush to get in the crease and then smoothed the rest with the brush as well.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

And here’s what I ended up creating!

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

This set looks good in a moody setting and in a bright bathroom setting.  Heck, a bit of gold looks good in any space!

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

Don't get rid of the outdated décor in your attic! Create an on-trend set of upcycled candlesticks with this tutorial.

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