Stunning Candle Pillars It's Hard To Believe Came From A Dollar Tree DIY

Decorating your home with candles can deliver beautiful results, regardless of style and budget. Candle pillars, in particular, offer a timeless design that's sure to elevate any space while creating a cozy ambiance. They can be pricey, though, with a single pillar costing as much as $20 at retailers like Michaels. That's why we love the way one DIYer on TikTok turned a couple of cheap finds from Dollar Tree into a stunning ceramic candle pillar for a fraction of the price.

DIYing a gorgeous elevated candle holder on a budget isn't just thrifty, it's also fun. Once your DIY candle pillars have been assembled and the hot glue has dried, you can use them as-is, letting the white ceramic shine, or get creative. For a more eye-catching result, consider using ceramic paint to add a personal touch. Choose a different color for each layer, use a stencil to add an intricate design, or go full-out glam by completely coating them in a metallic hue. Creating several pillars of varying heights and placing them side by side can also add visual interest, as can pairing your results with other crafted candle holders, such as thrifted glass jars and bottles turned into cute candle decor.

All that's required for this simple project is an 8-inch Royal Norfolk Ceramic White Glaze Salad Plate ($1.50), some Ceramic Succulent Plant Pots ($1.25 each), and a hot glue gun. Suitable for all crafting levels, this DIY takes just a few minutes and can be customized as much or as little as you'd like. Start by running a strip of hot glue along the top lip of the first planter, then firmly pressing the bottom of the second onto it. Depending on your desired height, you can attach a third planter or go straight to the final step: hot–glue the bottom of the salad plate to the top of the DIY pillar to create the candle stand. While the TikTok DIYer chose matching planters for her pillars to achieve a classic look, they're available in three distinct textures that can be mixed and matched for a more unique result.

The key is to remember there is no right or wrong way to build your own candle pillars. Dollar Tree is full of objects that can be stacked and glued together to achieve seriously pretty results. One possible variation is to place a ready-made candle pillar atop a wooden cube, then stack a glass of your choice on top, and finish the totem with a plate. Another lovely option is to use a Dollar Tree Candle Holder and attach a Mercury Glass Candle Holder to the top with Gorilla Glue for added height and visual interest.