Pirate Wine Bottle Candle Holders

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Transform wine bottles into candle holders straight from a sunken pirate ship with this step-by-step tutorial. These bottles make for great party decor!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Adhere Wired Jute NettingSea ShellsNatural Cording and pieces of Natural Fish Net to the Wine Bottle Vases with hot glue. Make them all a little different.

Party Tip: These bottles are also great for an under sea party. Paint them to match your theme or leave them natural!

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Step
2

Paint the entire bottle with black spray paint. I personally prefer the flat finish. Let dry.

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Step
3

With a foam paint brush, lightly brush on the gold paint. Let dry.

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Step
4

Lightly dab the silver paint into the crevices of the shells and in random places on the bottle to add dimension. Let dry.

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Step
5

Apply hot glue to the rim of the bottle and add a White Taper Candle.

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Step
6

Light the candle a couple of hours before your event to get the candle wax dripping effect. It really adds to the overall look!

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Step
7

Add the candle holders to your pirate-themed dinner table!

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Step
8

Be sure to check out all the details from my Dead Men Tell No Tales Pirate Party including tutorials for the Pirate Ship Mast and Pirate Backdrop. Still want more? Look up the accompanying tutorials for my DIY Wine Barrels and Pirate Table Runner on my blog!

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