DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jen Causey
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For this month's moss supply of the month feature, I'm paring it with shiny mercury glass, my favorite! By embellishing these vintage looking candle holders with the real moss, it quickly adds an organic, rustic look to the glass. Perfect for spring or outdoor weddings, these candle holders are a terrific replacement for real flower centerpieces and look wonderful placed here and there throughout your reception. It's also wedding decor that will last beyond your special day!

Project Time
25 to 35 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Break up the large chunks of real dried moss into smaller pieces.

DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders step 1
Step
2

Hot glue the moss to the base of your candlestick. Work in small sections and think about making it a more organic, uneven shape... like it was growing on the glass!

DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders step 2 part 1
DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders step 2 part 2
DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders step 2 part 3
Step
3

You can hot glue moss onto almost any type of decor. I like the way it looks paired with the mercury glass, so here I'm adding it around the edge of the vase to match the candlesticks!

DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders step 3 part 1
DIY Mercury Glass and Moss Candle Holders step 3 part 2

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