Reuse Old Candle Holders For Sweet And Stylish Bathroom Storage
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Whether you only have a pedestal sink or you have accumulated far too many beauty products to store in your vanity, it often seems as though there's never enough bathroom storage. It's something most of us can relate to. However, a lack of organizational space in this room doesn't mean you need to start knocking down walls or planning a remodel. Instead, you need to get crafty with a few old home decor items. Head to your attic, local thrift store, or online marketplace to find an old metal wall-mounted candle holder and a shallow glass bowl. With a little glue, you can transform them into a stylish soap holder that attaches to the wall rather than taking up valuable countertop space.
One major perk of this genius DIY is that it will keep your bathroom organized on a budget; you really don't have to invest a lot of money in materials, supplies, or tools. First, you need to source an attractive sconce-style candlestick holder. If you don't have one already and can't find one secondhand at thrift stores or on sites like eBay and Etsy, head online to buy one new. This pair of Gold Victorian Candle Sconces costs about $30. Likewise, you can upcycle an existing round cut glass dish or buy one new. To fit a bar of soap, it should be at least 4½ inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. One of these 5-inch Jhnif Flower Embossed Glass Snack Plates would do the trick. You'll also need a strong, transparent adhesive, like Gorilla Clear Glue, and wall screws and a drill fitted with a masonry bit, assuming your bathroom wall is tiled.
Follow these steps to create a soap holder from an old candlestick sconce
Once you've gathered all your supplies and tools, it's time to get started on this creative way to repurpose candlestick holders around your home. If you don't like the existing finish on the candle sconce, cover it with Amaco Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish in Antique Gold. After the new finish has dried — which takes a few hours — and has been buffed, you can attach the soap dish. To ensure the final product can withstand the weight of the materials and, later, a fresh bar of soap — not to mention continued use in a humid room — use a waterproof industrial adhesive. The aforementioned Gorilla Clear Glue is a great product, as is E-6000 Plus Multi-purpose Clear Glue. Apply the glue to the base of the glass dish and stick it to the sconce — yes, it has the same name as the entire fixture — of the candleholder. Place a weight inside the bowl if needed, and leave the glue to cure for at least 24 hours.
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If you can, mount the completed soap holder to a wall stud in your bathroom. If there isn't a stud in the right spot, use drywall anchors with your screws. Adhesive strips are a standard renter-friendly solution, but may not withstand the weight of the metal fixture or glass dish. Look for a removable outdoor product with a hefty weight limit, like Tapsi Waterproof Heavy-Duty Adhesive Hook and Loop Strips. When the soap holder is in position, all that's left to do is pop a bar of soap in the dish. Have a few leftover candlestick sconces? Get out those craft supplies and add a touch of class to your bathroom with this vintage candlestick and towel holder.