What you'll make
Imagine the sun going down over dinner and every table lit by a candle standing in a little drift of sand and shells, like a piece of the beach brought inside. It's the kind of simple, calm centrepiece that suits a seaside wedding without trying too hard. About £7.21 a table.
Materials (per item)
- glass hurricane vase · 1holds the sand, shells and candle£3.00
- white pillar candle, 14 cm · 1the light in the middle£1.50
- fine white sand · about 350 gbase layer that holds the candle upright£0.50
- bag of shop-bought seashells · 8 shellsscattered on the sand around the candle£1.37
- thick jute rope (optional) · about 1.2 mtied around the glass for a beachy look£0.84
- DIY cost each£7.21
Tools
- Scissors
- Large spoon or small scoop
- Paper funnel or folded card
- Lint-free cloth
- Long lighter
- Small paintbrush
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