Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Upcycling: full of beans

I’ve seen this project done many ways, using a variety of materials. Here’s my take on using beans as a candleholder.


I used old jars and filled them with white beans and black-eyed peas. Rather than votive candles, I used tapers. When lit, the wax will drip into the beans so clean up should be a breeze.


I added a few more jars and some cuttings from my yard to soften things up and add a hint of color.


You can use any type of beans; white, kidney, pinto, even coffee beans. This entire project cost less than $5.00. I had the jars and candles on hand. I purchased the tall vase at a thrift store for $1.50 and the two bags of beans were under $3.00.


I like how it turned out and it makes me feel oh-so eco-chic!

1 comment :

  1. Lovely! I've also used rice (varying types and shades) to create interesting candle holders. Buttons work wonders and so do small pebbles! Candle holding is only limited by one's imagination!

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