Clay mushroom candle holder 05. October 2022

For this project, the sisters suggest you work on a solid plate so that the clay project can be securely put away to dry. You can use an old wooden or plastic cutting board you no longer use for cooking.

Roll a ball of the white clay and shape it into a cylinder after which you flatten one end of the cylinder by pushing it down into the board.

Roll another ball of the clay and put a candle cup upside down on the board so that the bottom of the candle cup is turned upwards.

Push the clay ball down onto the candle cup and make sure to position the candle cup in the middle of the ball.

Turn the ball around and shape it into a mushroom cap. Make sure that the candle cup is even so that the candle will stand straight when inserted.

Scrape in the middle om the bottom of the mushroom cap and on the top of the cylinder. Dab a little water on both scraped areas and push the areas together. You can use a little more water to smooth the attachment area.

Add grooves on the bottom of the mushroom cap with a knife or another sharp object to give the mushroom cap a vivid look.

Put the mushroom candle holder aside to dry for a couple of days, and be very careful not to place it direct sunlight, as the clay may crack.

When the mushroom candle holder is completely dry, you can paint it exactly as you wish. You can find inspiration in nature or in fairy tales. You can also make several different mushroom candle holders and display them with pine cones and moss on a table, a chest of drawers, or a shelf to create a true autumnal atmosphere.