Tea light holders

[johnny.t.]

Thought I'd have a crack at some tea light holders, went for something a bit different and I'm fairly pleased with the results

I thought the knot holes look kind of burnt through.Let me know what you think.

cheers johnny.t.

 

[CHJ]

Certainly an attractive interpretation of a basic idea johnny, great vision to maximise pieces of wood with only limited uses.

 

[PowerTool]

Yep,both very nice - right-hand one is quite beautiful

Andrew

 

[Steve Jones]

both very good but for me the right hand one has the edge.

Steve

 

[mikec]

Great use of interesting timber.
Love the right hand one.

 

[The Shark]

Hi Johnny,
2 excellent pieces. I particularly enjoy looking at "rustic" work, so these pieces fit the bill admirably.
Keep up the good work

Malc

 

[tekno.mage]

Ooh - I do like those - especially the larger on one the right. What wood have you used?

One question about the right hand one - have you used a glass chimney around the tealight to stop soot from the flame staining the wood on the inside - or is the form large enough that this won't be a problem?

tekno.mage

 

[johnny.t.]

They're made from flowering cherry(I think). The big one just opens up from the bottom to about 4" across at the top, there is no soot and the sides don't even get warm .

cheers johnny.t.

 

[johnny.t.]

Today I made another candle holder, a wing type thing from a small oak log.Sadly the bark came off right at the end of turning it, giving the front a rather flat look. Sanding this was 'fun' and it bit me!! I've got a nice chunk of thumbnail missing now #-o

cheers johnny.t.

 

[Bodrighy]

Today I made another candle holder, a wing type thing from a small oak log.Sadly the bark came off right at the end of turning it, giving the front a rather flat look. Sanding this was 'fun' and it bit me!! I've got a nice chunk of thumbnail missing now #-o

cheers johnny.t.

When sanding anything like this make sure that only the flat of your hand is actually holding the abrasive on the wood and go slooooow!

Better still do it stationary, takes longer but much safer

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

They are lovely Johnny T- lighter :lol:

 

[shedhead]

Great looking T lights Like everyone else i like the right hand one.
I think that you idea to use the natural holes is a good one.

 

[Woodmagnet]

Smashing tea lights Johnny 8) well done.