Every year around this time, we all start to see Christmas decorations everywhere! But have you ever seen a pool noodle Christmas candle? Well, now you can say you have!

The best part is that they’re so easy to make and cost next to nothing! Here’s how you can get your hands on a few materials and create one for yourself.

Grab a pool noodle and fire up the glue gun so you can make this darling pool noodle Christmas candle. You may want to make a set to gift as well. One pool noodle is all you need to make a couple of sets.

Let me show you how I made them.

SUPPLIES needed for a Pool Noodle Christmas Candle

All the supplies needed can also be found HERE in my Amazon Shop!

Dollar Tree Pool Noodle
Kilz Primer
Craft Knife
Tea Light Candles (battery-operated)
White Paint
Ribbon
Hot Glue Gun

How to make a Pool Noodle Christmas Candle

cut the pool noodle to size

Step 1.

Use a craft knife or x-acto knife to cut the pool noodle to the size that you want. I cut 3 in different sizes so I could stagger them. You may notice I create groupings of 3 items quite often. Have you heard of the rule of thirds in interior design?

It’s pretty simple: The rule guideline of threes says that things arranged in odd numbers are more appealing, memorable, and effective than even-numbered groupings. Try to experiment with groupings in odd numbers. You will be amazed when you see how pleasing to the eye it is compared to even-numbered groupings.

cut the center of the pool noodle to fit the candle

STEP 2.

Place a battery-operated tea light on top of one of the pool noodles to use it as a template for cutting. Mark around where the pool noodle should be cut and use your craft knife to cut a large enough hole to fit the candle.

You want the candle to fit snuggly so be sure not to cut too much of the pool noodle.

secure the candles

STEP 3.

Place each of the 3 battery-operated candles into the pool noodle to ensure they fit. Make any adjustments as needed.

placing candle to check size in pool noodle

PAINT WITH KILZ

STEP 4.

Take the pool noodles outside and spray paint them with Kilz.

Quick tip: Use an old stick to hold the pool noodle to make spray painting easier!

PAINT THE POOL NOODLE CANDLES

STEP 5.

Use a chip brush and white paint to paint the candle. Be sure to cover the entire candle. Let dry.

use hot glue to add faux wax

STEP 6.

Once the pool noodles have dried, use your hot glue gun to create faux wax running down the top of each candle. Don’t worry about being exact with this. Real candle wax is never exact, right?

This little bit of detail really adds to the overall look of the finished candle, so don’t skip this step!