Daffodil candle holders for Easter—Here’s how to make these dazzling decorations

Daffodil candle holders: supplies

Daffodil candle holders: instructions

1. Roll out the modeling clay into a smooth, thin sheet.

Roll out a sheet of clay large enough for the daffodil template.

Neatly cut out the flower shape.

2. Cut a flower shape from the sheet freehand or use the template (the size of the flower is about 15 cm). You can find the printable template at the end of this article in PDF format.

Cut out the daffodil’s center.

3. Cut a center piece for the flower from the clay sheet.

4. Shape the center into a cylinder. Thin the edges to be joined, place them on top of each other, and attach them using your fingernail or a sculpting tool. You can use a drop of water as glue.

Attaching the center requires roughening the surfaces.

5. Place the center in the middle of the flower and mark its position. Roughen both surfaces at the connection point.

6. Place the center on the flower and secure it by gently pressing the clay from inside and outside of the center. Be careful not to thin the center too much.

7. Take a small ball of clay and push a thin nail through it. Shape the ball into a flat, round disk that fits inside the center. Then place the disk and the nail inside the center and press them firmly against the bottom and sides of the center.

Cut the top edge of the center into a crown shape and refine the flower’s shape. Let dry.

8. Use a knife to cut the top edge of the center into a crown shape and clean up all the edges.

9. Shape the petals as you like, supporting their position with small foil rolls if needed.

10. Let the flower dry for several days at room temperature, turning it occasionally. You can try placing it on a mirror and if you notice any fog, let it dry longer. The clay must be fully dry before the next step.

Paint the daffodil with acrylic paints.

11. Sand off any rough spots and shape the petals if needed. Blow away the dust, then paint the flower with acrylic paints in one or two colors. Let dry.

The finished daffodil candle holders are sturdy and glow like springtime suns.

12. Finally, apply several thin coats of glossy spray varnish to the flower.