Instructions No. 4128
Difficulty: Beginner
Working time: 30 Minutes
How to Make a Christmas Candle Arrangement on a Birch Slice First, choose a safe spot for your Christmas decoration: a flat, heat-resistant surface away from drafts is ideal. Have a birch disc ready and arrange the tealight holders on it in the shape of a Christmas tree so that the composition looks balanced and the candles will have enough space later.
tealight holders Glue them on—for a secure hold Heat the hot glue and attach the “ tealight holders ” one by one to the birch disc. Press each piece briefly until the glue sets. Hot glue provides a quick bond here and is perfect if you want to have a finished result in 20–30 minutes. Make sure the holders aren’t wobbly so that the taper candles and tea lights will stand securely later.
moss Arrange Decoratively—With a Safe Distance Now glue moss around the holders onto the birch disc. The moss gently frames the metal objects and adds a natural winter look to your Christmas arrangement. Important: Be sure to leave empty spaces around where the flames will be and around the candles. Keep enough distance between the candles and moss, so that the moss cannot catch fire. It’s better to decorate with a bit more space—this often looks even more elegant.
christmas balls Attach—for shine and contrast Next, place christmas balls as accents on the moss and directly on the wooden disc. Work in small groups instead of spreading everything out evenly; this makes the christmas decoration look lively and high-quality. Secure the beads in select spots with hot glue and align them so that they visually frame the candles but do not touch the holders or the candles that will be placed there later.
Insert the candles and make final adjustments Insert the taper candles into the kandelaar. Finally, place a tea light in the tealight holders . Double-check the safety clearance all around the “ moss ” and decorations before lighting the candles. If you plan to give the arrangement as a gift, this quick check is especially important to ensure that the Christmas decoration is not only beautiful but also suitable for everyday use.
Finally: Decorate in style and shop for more Place your candle arrangement as an Advent decoration on the table, sideboard, or windowsill, and combine it as desired with other decorative metal objects in your Christmas display. You’ll find matching birch slices, moss, candles, and christmas balls in the online shop—so you can get started on your next winter project right away.