Get steampunk style with DIY bicycle gear votive holders
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Give your decor a shot of steampunk style by turning discarded bicycle parts into industrial-chic votive holders.
MATERIALS
• Bicycle gears ranging from 2 1/2 inches to 6 1/2 inches in diameter
• Damp cloth or paper towel
• Votive candles
• Permanent bond glue
INSTRUCTIONS
Choose appropriately-sized gears: In order for the gear votive holder to proportionately align with the candles it holds, you must heed proper size and scale. Stick with gears between 2 1/2 inches and 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Because the gears will be layered with a pyramid effect, using several gears differing between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch in diameter will result in a balanced, stacked look.
Wipe excess oil: Before assembling the gears, wipe excess oil and residue with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Apply glue and stack: Allow one full day for glue to cure before inserting and lighting votive candle.
Insert votive candle: After the glue has properly cured and stacked gears have bonded, place votive candle into hole of top gear.
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