Last summer I found this candelabra for .50 while treasure hunting. It was dirty, covered in wax and coming lose at the joints, but for half a dollar why not? I love being able to recycle unwanted items into something new and fresh, so this was a project for me.
Take a look at how easy it was to clean up:
Take a look at how easy it was to clean up:
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Covered in Wax
Here is the candelabra as I found it. The stainless steel was still nice and shiny, though it contained large splotches of red candle wax. I was able to tighten the joints by hand and as for cleaning...
Steam Cleaner
I used a handheld steam cleaner to remove the wax and dirt. Just place a paper towel to protect your sink drain and blast away! There is something incredibly satisfying about watching a mess disintegrate before your eyes 😉 I have used this cleaner for many projects and household cleaning and I love it.
You can find a similar steamer here.
Bright & Shiny
A lot of people might choose to leave the candle holder in it's silver finish but since I'm a gold person...
Gold
...spray paint it was! And now I have a perfectly lovely
golden candelabra that fits right in with my decor.
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...spray paint it was! And now I have a perfectly lovely
golden candelabra that fits right in with my decor.
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I hope you enjoyed this treasure hunting post, thanks for stopping by!
-Jennifer
© Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams 2020
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