Create A Pottery Barn Candle Holder Dupe With TikTok's Easy Dollar Tree DIY

There are lots of beautiful ways to decorate your home with candles, but sometimes that stylish candle holder you're coveting doesn't fit in the budget. If you're a devotee of the Pottery Barn aesthetic, you'll love this DIY candle holder idea from @hometalk on TikTok. This idea takes a simple clay pot and turns it into a chic pillar candle stand. While this dupe isn't an exact copy of any one specific Pottery Barn product, it does look like a shorter version of the Artisan Studio Handcrafted Pillar Holders, and it certainly captures the overall classic aesthetic of the retailer. 

For this clever DIY project, you'll need a small plant pot and tray — you can usually find these in-person at a dollar store or craft retailer for inexpensive prices. For instance, you could purchase two clay pots from Dollar Tree and a clay saucer at Michael's. You'll also need some decoupage paper, or thin crafting paper with a fun print. If you can't find this, a decorative napkin could also work. This step is where you can really get creative. You could use a blue and white print as @hometalk does, or you could opt for something else like a floral or geometric design. Additionally, this project calls for Mod Podge, scissors, paint, a pencil, and a foam brush. The TikTok features white paint, but you can use any color you'd like — for the Pottery Barn vibe, choose a soothing neutral tone like cream or light blue.

Start by painting both the pot and the saucer with a foam brush. Once they're dry, paste a layer of patterned decoupage paper into the inside of the saucer with Mod Podge. Use the pencil to trace a circle that's about an inch wider than the saucer and cut it out. After you've applied it, tear off any extra paper and cover with another layer of Mod Podge. To complete the stand, simply flip the pot upside down and place the saucer on top.

This DIY is fairly easy to complete and will provide you with an attractive candle holder, but the concept has some downsides that you might need to navigate. To start with, it's not a very stable structure. If you want to prevent accidents, hot glue the tray to the pot. Or, better yet, skip the height of the pot and just use the clay saucer to make a low-profile decorative candle pillar tray. The other issue with this project comes down to quality. If you love the idea, you'll need to be very precise with your handiwork to get a truly satisfying result. Thoroughly paint the pot and tray to avoid any splotchy sections, and be patient with the decoupage, as rushing the job could lead to unsightly tears and wrinkles. All that said, if you're careful during the process and secure the saucer with glue, this unique candle holder could be the perfect addition to your dining room table.