In between snowmen

[bodrighywood]

Having to make several hundred snowmen, penguins and assorted other Christmas decorations for shows can get a bit tedious. Fortunately I do get to make other things as well. This little pair of candlesticks are made from some of the ebony I was left by a friend. Gorgeous wood to turn. They stand 7" (180mm) tall and polished up they really shine. Not often I actually like my own work but these stand out for me.

The shine on them makes getting a decent image difficult I'm afraid.
C&C welcome as always

Pete

[Derek]

Love the goblets and the high gloss suits them. My problem is getting the shine to show when photographing pieces.

[Bryan Milham]

Pete,

a very well matched pair, great work and smashing looking candlesticks.

[Misa]

Simple, yet very effective. Love the shine and how well matched they are.

[andy44]

These look great Pete, the finish is perfect
Andy

[petjack]

very nice Pete, wish I could do the same.
can I ask you what candle cups you use and where you get them?
Thanks.
Peter Jackson.

[bodrighywood]

Thank you Peter

For this size candlestick I use the standard ones that you can get from most suppliers such as Axminster etc. Google candle cups and you will see various types in brass, chrome, steel etc. I also use glass t light holders for larger candles and for bigger ones again I either get spiked plates from Candle Cavern or make my own out of pewter. Again, Google candle plate and you will see a variety. There are some junky ones out there mind so cheap isn't always best. I have also been known to adapt various heat proof items sourced from charity shops, boot sales etc.

Pete

[Bryan Milham]

Pete,

I've just looked at these again. Where did you get those Candle Cups, I can't find anything like them anywhere. These days they are all those shallow pressed steel/brass plated things.