DIY PVC Candy Cane Candle Jackets

DIY PVC Candy Cane Candle Jackets

PVC pipe material seems like an unlikely product to use for holiday and Christmas décor, but it can be used to make easy and simple DIY decorations for indoor and outdoor use. Using a few simple items including PVC pipe, paint and ribbon, you can add a holiday decorative flare to battery powered candles.

Battery powered candles can be found at almost any store that sells holiday decorations or in the arts and crafts section. They are relatively inexpensive and safe to display, especially if you have young children or pets in your home. Although, most battery powered candles are plain and white, but you can add some color and a holiday touch by creating these candle jackets.

The inexpensive supplies you will need to create candy cane themed candle jackets are:

• 1” PVC Pipe
• Battery Powered Candles
• White Spray Paint
• Red Spray Paint
• Painter’s Tape
• 1 Yard of Decorative Ribbon
• Hacksaw/Miter saw

Procedure

1. Measure the length of the candle part of the battery powered candle. Although they are all generally the same diameter, they can vary in height. Mark off the lengths you will need for your candle jackets on the PVC pipe.

Battery Powered Candles

2. Cut to the size you marked on the PVC pipe using a hacksaw or miter saw. Clean off any excess plastic from the pipe.

3. Place the cut pieces of pipe on cardboard or something similar that is safe to spray paint on. Spray the cut pieces using the white spray paint. After the first coat is fairly dry, spray a second coat of the white paint to ensure you fully cover any markings on the pipe. Allow to fully dry.

Spray the PVC Pieces

4. Using the painter’s tape, wrap the PVC pipe to create diagonal stripes from top to bottom. Makes sure the tape is firmly pressed down and even on the pipe. Repeat this for each of the pieces.

Wrap PVC Pipe using Painters Tape

5. Paint over the tape with red spray paint. Do a light coat the first time to avoid a dripping look. After the first coat is fairly dry, do a second coat of the red paint. Allow to fully dry.

Color Spray the PVC Pipe

6. Once the pieces of pipe are fully dry, remove the painter’s tape from each the pieces of pipe.

Remove Painters Tape

7. Insert AA batteries into the battery powered candles.

Power up Battery Powered Candles

8. Place the candy cane candle jackets over the battery powered candles.

9. Use the decorative ribbon to create a bow to wrap around the battery powered candle’s base.

10. Place your new candy cane themed battery powered candles on a window sill, on your dining table or anywhere in your home to add some holiday flare!

Candy Cane Themed Battery Powered Candles