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DIY Stripped and Dipped Log Candlesticks (Featuring the JawSaw)

December 2, 2014 by Cassie 49 Comments

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Positec, which owns both Rockwell Tools and Worx provided me with two tools in exchange for this post as well as another that will be coming.  All opinions are my own.

I was so excited when Rockwell Tools contacted me and asked me to be part of their campaign to spread the word about their amazing power tools.  They have a great line of tools including a Bladerunner portable table saw, Versacut mini circular saw, and the tool I chose to try out, the Sonicrafter F50 oscillating multi tool.  I had a project in mind that I thought the Sonicrafter would work for, but in talking with the people at Rockwell, I was told that they had another tool that would work for me, which was put out by its brother company, Worx.  (Don’t worry- you will hear all about the Sonicrafter soon; it’s being used for another project!).

Introducing, the JawSaw!  It ha a really cool name, too, right?  And check it out!

jawsaw

I used mine for the first time yesterday for this project (nothing like doing a project,styling and photographing, and writing about it all on the same day!) and it was awesome!  It’s a safe to use chainsaw, which appeals greatly to me since I am often by myself, and I would never just whip out our regular old chain saw with no one else home.  “Oh, hi honey.  Yeah, I had a great day, just cut my own leg off, but it will be ok.”  That’s what NOT to do.

Anyhow, I had a very old tree limb that had fallen a few years ago when we first moved in and I had dragged it up our hill declaring that I was going to use it to make something awesome!  Three years later, I made something awesome. The nice thing about 3 years and a log is that the bark was much easier to scrape off.

DIY stripped and dipped log candlesticks

Anyhow, I used the JawSaw to slice 3 pieces of log in varying heights.  I then used a scraper and mallet to chip off the bark.  I sanded the ends to be smooth.  To drill the hole for the candle, I used a circular drill bit.  I used 3/4″ and 7/8″ bits because those are what worked best with by candles.  First I drilled with the 3/4″ and then I cleared some of the top with the 7/8″.  Lastly, I used General Finishes Antique White paint to give them a dipped look.  I didn’t tape- just used a flat edged foam brush and created a line.

I added them to my dining table as they fit perfectly with the holiday centerpiece I’d created using items I had.

DIY stripped and dipped log candlesticks

I got a little photo happy, so I have lots of pictures to share….

DIY stripped and dipped log candlesticks; winter white rustic and glam centerpiece

 

My mom made me the yarn trees a couple of years ago; the are vintage and were a yard sale find.  The fur is actually the faux sheepskin that Ikea sells, and you might recognize the little elves from last year.  Emmy and I made them following my friend Anu of Nalle’s House’s tutorial.  I also added in some fresh greenery, and of course some disco ball ornaments.

DIY dipped log candlesticks and rustic glam centerpiece

And of course you may have noticed my antlers.  I painted them white and gold last year, and they float around the house each season.

rustic glam centerpiece

 

This room gets such great light and makes taking photos so much more enjoyable!rustic and glam centerpiece on dining table

I love how these DIY candlesticks just fit right in, and I love that the bark is off of them and you can see all of their raw imperfections.DIY stripped and dipped log candlesticks

DIY log candlesticks

The JawSaw made this project so easy for me!  If it hadn’t been for the JawSaw, there’s no way I’d be doing the project, styling and shooting, editing photos, and writing all in the same day!  I would not have had time!

And now lots of excitement from Rockwell, so hold on to your safety goggles!

First of all, Rockwell has an amazing sweepstakes going on now through  January 31, 2015.  You can win two full seta of your own Rockwell power tools- one for you and one to give to a friend!  Head here to enter!

And if you want to get one now for yourself or to give as a gift, you can get 15% off with the code PRIMITIVE15 through December 31, 2014!

Thank you so much to Rockwell tools for providing me with these tools!

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  1. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:13 am

    What a fabulous project. I love how your candlesticks came out. Love the dipped look of course. The vignette is so cute with the yarn tree and those little felt hat gnomes 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      thank you so mcuh! aren’t those gnomes so fun- anu is fab!

      Reply
  2. Suzanne @ The Painted Drawer says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:13 am

    Wow! You go, girl! They look AWESOME!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      thank you, suzanne!

      Reply
  3. Kristen says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Those are really pretty Cassie! So simply natural. They work beautifully with your centerpiece.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      thank you so much, kristen!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:51 am

    Gosh they are so pretty and the possibilities are endless. I need some!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      thank you, julia!!! you should make some! 🙂 they really weren’t hard!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Darling, Cassie. They are the perfect addition to your arrangement. Sounds like such a cool tool!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer!

      Reply
  6. Virginia says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I love the candlesticks! I’m going to have to check out that cool tool.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      thank you, virginia!

      Reply
  7. Gretchen says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Love the candlesticks and the whole table display! Definitely worth the three year wait ;). Now I’m wondering why I STILL haven’t made any elves!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      thank you! i have another great project coming in 2017- just wait!

      Reply
  8. gail says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    beautiful vignette Cassie! thanks for telling us about the contest…. I entered! 🙂

    A gal can never have too many tools!

    gail

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Very chic! What a fun tool! I NEED ONE.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      you really do!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    That tool is fierce! Your centerpiece is looking mighty fine. As in, I will steal it.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      well maybe if you lived next door you could.

      Reply
  11. Bliss says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Well I pinned ’em cuz they are awesome, but I want to see a video of you using that cool saw so I can decide if I’ve got what it takes to run one.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      thank you so much, bliss!!! i couldn’t take a video while operating it at the same time- i am not that good!

      Reply
  12. Kathy says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    The Jaw Saw is a cool name. lol I love how your candle holders turned out. I need to strip some wood for a few crafts….

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 2, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      thank you so much, kathy!

      Reply
  13. Rita says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Perfect! I know that’s such a simple comment for something that you had to put so much effort and detail in but they are simply perfect! Very elegant!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 3, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      thank you so much, my friend! 🙂

      Reply
  14. sarah dorsey says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Love these! So simple, but look amazing!

    Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    December 3, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Totally awesome! I love the bark-free-wood and white combination so much! I think I need some of these for my own dining room table setting!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 3, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      thank you so much, brynne!

      Reply
  16. Kayla AKA Kilo Bravo says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    So, I know we probably aren’t supposed to pick favoriets per se in the D2DIY link up. BUT, let’s just said if we were picking favorites I would totes pick your project. Wood and white and gold. Loooooove. Love love love.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 3, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      aaaw, thank you so much!!!!

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Those are so cool! What a fun project!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 3, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  18. Rachel says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    I love this! Those candlesticks are so fun, and I love that your centerpiece has so many natural, rustic touches while still looking so modern and glam. Gorgeous!

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    • Cassie says

      December 4, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      thank you so much, rachel!

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    This is just gorgeous – a perfect combo of rustic and glam. Love the dipped look. Totally jawesome.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 4, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      hey i like what you did there. 🙂 thanks, kim!

      Reply
  20. Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says

    December 4, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    HAHAHA! Cassie you are too funny! I’m guessing your hubby wouldn’t be surprised if something happened to his handy wife? Mine wouldn’t. 😀
    These are GORGEOUS! Oh gosh I love them so much… not to over swoon here, but lately I’ve been really taken with log projects. 😉

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 4, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      ha ha! no i don’t think he would! 🙂 and thank you!

      Reply
  21. Heather Grow says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:10 am

    I love the rustic look of your wood candlesticks.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 6, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      thank you, heather!

      Reply
  22. Shavonda says

    December 5, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Love Rockwell tools! Just received thier hand held circular saw and Im dying to use it. These candleholders are AMAZING Cassie. I LOVE them. They look so chic and expensive:)

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 6, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      i LOVE my multitool- just used it to sand an area of my countertop near my sink i couldn’t get with my orbital. and thank you!!!!! can’t wait to see what you make!

      Reply

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