Create a DIY hurricane candle holder centerpiece that will add a rustic touch to your fall table. This simple project uses easy-to-find materials and quick steps, making it perfect for beginners or budget-friendly decorating.
Layer beans, popcorn, and moss, then position a candle safely inside the glass for a polished look. The steps are straightforward, so the centerpiece comes together quickly.
When it’s finished, you’ll have a rustic fall table decoration that is perfect for any Thanksgiving centerpiece. Keep reading to learn how to make this charming DIY fall table centerpiece idea.
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Supplies for the hurricane candle holder
You don’t have to purchase expensive craft items for this budget-friendly fall decor project. All you need to do is open your pantry, and you’ll find the colors of fall in split peas, beans, and popcorn.
You’ll need these items to make the project:
- 6-inch hurricane candle holder
- 5 ounce juice glass
- 1 old toilet paper tube
- 1-ounce of Faux moss
- 12-inch piece of jute rope
- Short fall candle with leaves
- ¾ cup of dried beans
- ¾ cup of popcorn
- ¾ cup of split peas
- 6-inch piece of green felt
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Note: Thrift stores are a great place to pick up a glass top for a fraction of the retail price of a hurricane glass holder. I got mine for $1!
Note: Hot glue guns and heated glue can burn. Please use extreme caution when using a hot glue gun. Learn to use your tool properly before you start any project.
How to make the DIY hurricane candle holder
Start by adding some hot glue to the bottom of the juice glass. Place the larger glass candle holder on top of it and press firmly until the glue is stuck.
Place some faux moss in the bottom glass area and secure it with hot glue.
Insert the toilet paper holder in the top glass to give the candle something to sit on. Tack it in place with some hot glue.
You can trim it if needed to fit the height of your candle. The candle will sit so that the top is close to the top of the glass. holder.
Slowly add the beans, and then the green split peas around the outside of the toilet paper holder in 2 layers.
Adding the candle to the hurricane glass
Now, hot glue the fall candle to the toilet paper holder. Pour the popcorn layer until it comes about halfway up the length of the candle.
The leaves on the candle go nicely with the colors of the beans, peas, and popcorn! 
Finishing steps
Tie a piece of jute around the center of the top glass in a bow.
Trace the shape of the bottom glass on a piece of felt and cut out a circle. Hot glue the circle to the bottom of the candle holder to protect the table it will sit on.
Tada! The pretty fall hurricane lamp centerpiece is done and takes about 20 minutes to prepare. I love the rustic farmhouse look, don’t you?
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🎃🍂 Get ready to light up your autumn table! This hurricane lamp fall centerpiece uses beans, popcorn, moss & a simple candle to make a rustic, focal point for your fall table decor. 🕯️✨👉 See how to make it on The Gardening Cook.… Share on XTime to stage the hurricane lamp easy fall centerpiece
I love to use existing decor projects to make little vignettes for my projects. In this case, some fall gourds and a clay pot pumpkin add just the right bit of extra decor to this fall candle centerpiece.
A few dried leaves that match my pumpkin complete the scene, giving me a lovely rustic fall look.
This easy project will add some seasonal decor to your table quickly at very little cost. Your friends will love it and will never know that you put this DIY Thanksgiving table decoration together in less than half an hour!
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Admin note: This tutorial for a hurricane candle centerpiece first appeared on the blog in September 2017. This post has been updated with new photos, a printable project c, card, and a slideshow video.
Hurricane Candle Holder - Farmhouse Fall Table Centerpiece
This hurricane glass candle holder is super simple to put together, but looks great on any table.
The Thanksgiving table centerpiece DIY project is made with two glasses, some popcorn, split peas, dried beans, and a fall candle.
Materials
- 1 juice glass
- Hurricane candle holder (a 6-inch glass with a wide opening also works)
- 1 old toilet paper tube
- 1 ounce of faux moss
- 3 inch white candle with autumn leaves on it
- ¾ cup of popcorn
- ¾ cup of split peas
- ¾ cup of dried beans
- 12 inch piece of jute
- 6 inch piece of green felt
Tools
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Instructions
- Glue the small glass to the bottom of the taller glass to give you a hurricane lamp shape.
- Hot glue the faux moss inside the bottom glass.
- Glue the toilet paper holder in the center of the tall glass.
- Layer the beans and split peas around the paper holder.
- Glue the small candle on top of the paper holder so that it sits near the top of the glass opening.
- Add the popcorn until it comes one-half of the way up the candle.
- Cut a piece of jute and tie it in a bow around the top glass.
- Trace around the bottom glass on the felt and cut a circular shape.
- Hot glue it under the bottom glass to protect your furniture
- Display with pride.
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