DIY Pedestal Stand
Made of vintage cake pans and thrift candlesticks, it’s a simple but satisfying DIY.
In February I bought these nicely-turned, chunky candlesticks. I spent $3.99 for the pair at a thrift store.
I planned to use as the bases for these two, over-sized cake pans that a friend gave me.
This photo is pre-cleaning.
I gave the candlesticks just one coat of grey, acrylic craft paint, sanded them slightly to age them a bit, and then applied some paste wax for protection and to give them some warmth. To attach the two pieces: sand both to roughen the surface where they will meet, apply some E6000 glue to each piece, let stand for 2 minutes, then attach, pressing firmly. After they cure overnight, there should be a permanent bond.
I’m pretty pleased with the final result and have already had an offer to buy it
from someone who saw it in my home. I love the mixing and matching of the tops with the bottoms.
Here’s another one I put together.
I didn’t even have to paint the base–it came with a Pottery Barn look.
I discovered the top at a thrift store for just $1.00. Don’t you love the ruffled edge?!!
I see many more pedestal stands in my future.
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Other pedestal stands I have made:
Thrifted Finds Into Pedestal Stands
Turning Vintage Junk Into Farmhouse Pedestal Stands
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That looks really good with the color and distressing you did, Diana!
I love the color you used on the pedestal part and the aging is perfect. Love these. So cute. Thanks for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
LOVE this combination, Diana! Really looks good! Pinning!
I love that idea – pinning it!!
Nice job!
Great job Diana … always nice to find sturdy candlesticks with large bases for stands. Good combination and balance.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Very nice!
So pretty and unique! Your projects are always so good!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog. I've gotten a bit behind these days; farm work takes more time in spring. Have a blessedly bountiful and bountifully blessed day there. This is how it is here!
Love this! I've wanted to make one with old pie pans for a long time, but haven't been able to find any pans! I keep looking, though…:)
xoKathleen
Thank you so much for inspiring me today! I love creating new things out of old discarded things. I don't have any E6000 glue, but need to get some. Just love how you created something beautiful out of something old!
Great marriage!!
LOVE it! What a wonderful idea! Thanks so much for sharing with me at Something to Talk About!! Pinning!
Karen
What a cute and creative idea! I love the combination of the wood and the metal! We would love for you to share with us at Party in Your PJs, our weekly link party.
http://www.thecookiepuzzle.com/2015/04/party-in-your-pjs-53.html
I love this…..
This idea is genius! You could spray paint them with different colors too, I bet they would look lovely. Thanks for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things, we love having you!
LOVE – especially with the salvage tins on top – gorgeous !
Super cute Diana. Love the color! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
What a neat DIY! Pinning! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas on the Art of Home-Making Mondays this week! 🙂
Good morning! This post has been *featured* this week on the Art of Home-Making Mondays. We do hope to have you link up again this week. Happy Monday to you 🙂
What a clever idea! I like how it looks… and I also like using odds and ends to make beautiful things. 🙂 I hadn't heard of E6000 glue, but will check into it. 🙂