Upcycle Wooden Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker into Lacey Victorian Candle Holders

Here's a crafty idea to repurpose (upcycle) trash-to-treasure and unusable wooden pepper mills and salt shakers. These pieces were found at a second hand store for a dollar. I have never done this project before but when I saw the pair I knew immediately what I'd create out of them.

With a bit of sandpaper they can be turned into shabby chic by simply sanding away the paint here and there.

What you'll need:

• A wood pepper mill and salt shaker.
• Antique white acrylic and a large brush.
• 3x3 or 4x4 wood squares (or platforms of your choice. You could even use metal or hard sturdy plastic.).
• Sandpaper.
• Lace scraps or in this case, I used cuts from old, cheap lace curtains.

Remove the tops to both pieces and the metal workings inside the pepper mill. Lay aside for a future project.

Apply a small bead of wood glue, Liquid Nails or similar glue along the rims of the shaker and mill then let dry over night.

Sand the finish of the wood. This will help the paint to stick to the shaker and mill.

Now paint then let dry and paint again. It took several coats to completely cover these pieces.

Apply a small bead of glue around the edges of the squares then add the lace and let dry.

As I mentioned earlier, these pillar candle holders can be scuffed up to create a shabby-chic look.

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