RUSTIC WOODEN CANDLE HOLDER/BUD VASE OF THE TALLOW TREE

What is listed here can be used for a couple of things. It is a candle holder made to hold the standard ¾” taper candle. Additionally, it can be a bud vase, sometimes called a twig vase. It is drilled over 3” deep but tapered at the opening to fit the candle.

This unique rustic candle holder/vase is made from a Chinese Tallow tree. This species is not native to North America but is considered invasive. It was brought to America in the 1700’s.  Many of my pieces made of this wood, I will leave the bark in place. On this one, I let the beautiful white and grey streaked wood speak for itself. This piece was cut from my yard here in Laurel, MS.

Its wood is a near white in color. This short vase is 8-1/2” tall and 2-3/4” diameter.

This vase, like most of my pieces, is sanded to a smooth (320 grit) finish then sealed with a clear wood sealer, sanded again with an even smoother finish (400 grit). A hand rubbed, high gloss wax finish is then applied and buffed to a gloss that is smooth to the touch and smooth to the eye.

You can display it with a candle or with your favorite dried or artificial flowers, twigs or greenery. (Not recommended for fresh flowers that require water.)