Hi, everybody! Do you like all things coastal as much as I do? I mean, I have decorated every inch of my home coastal, and I do not regret it! 😉
On my last shopping extravaganza ( I like to call it that because it was SO much fun), I went to some of my favorite local shops looking for more coastal décor because you can never have too much, right?!
Most of the designer shops I visit are pretty pricey and I can’t remember the last time I actually bought something there, but I get so much inspiration every time I stop in. Most shops will not let you take photos, so I bring my sketch pad along and while I’m in the shop, I sketch out a few ideas.
My heart stopped when I saw this gorgeous coastal knotted candle holder in one of my favorite shops. I fell in love with it instantly, but almost had heart failure when I saw the price! It was selling for $50, y’all! Since I was not allowed to take a picture, I will show you my finished piece (at the end of this story). This beauty only cost$13 if you count the cost of the spray paint. I only used a tiny bit, so I can make MANY more if I want to! Yay!
Spray your glass bowl with your spray paint following the directions on the spray can. Do not spray paint your glass in the house. Spray outside only. Let dry.
Cut one length of twine 6’ long and eight lengths of twine 4’ each. Fold your 6-foot piece in half and lay it out on a flat surface. Fold each 4-foot twine piece in half. Slide the middle of your 4-foot piece under the 6-foot piece, loop over the 6-foot string and pull the tail through the loop and pull tight. See the picture below.
Tie all eight pieces to the 6-foot piece. Take the tail of the 6-foot piece and pull it through the loop of the 6-foot piece. See the photo below.
Pull the 6-foot piece tight around the 4-foot pieces.
Hot glue the twine to the bottom of the glass vase.
Next, separate your groups of two and tie to the group next to it.
No fancy knot required. Tie it like you would a balloon. Make sure your first round of knots fall at the edge of your vase.
Separate the groups of two again and tie the next round of knots evenly.
Hot glue every other round of knots in place. This helps keep your rounds even. I had to pull out my knots time and time again until I started doing this.
Pull the twine up around the vase to see where the last row will be landing on the glass. I made sure that there was a knot at the rim of the glass when finished. Glue this knot in place.
Here she is all done and looking pretty! I put a battery-operated votive candle inside. A little sand at the bottom might look great also! Yay!😊
I plan on making a few of these for Christmas gifts. Living on the Gulf of Mexico makes coastal décor a practical thing here. Trust me, this coastal knotted candle holder would be beautiful in a home anywhere in the world!
