Lenaïc Peillon, creator of Le Dahlia Noir, presents a new Christmas decoration you can make in under an hour: a candle holder made from preserved and dried foliage. In this DIY, we’ll take you through each step to make a long-lasting, festive centrepiece that brings a warm atmosphere and catches everyone’s eye.
Materials needed
To recreate the elegant Dahlia Noir Christmas Candleholder, here are the plants and materials you’ll need:
- Preserved Thuja
- Preserved Poinsettias
- Golden Ruscus
- Golden Flax
- Princess Roses Burgundy
- Kiara Roses Vibrant Red
- Red Eucalyptus
- Golden Candleholder
- LED Candle
- Thick Florist wire by Smithers Oasis
- Bindwire by Smithers Oasis
- Hot glue gun

How to make a Christmas Candleholder ?
1 – Prepare the materials
Cover the wires with natural Binwire to blend them harmoniously into the decoration.
2 – Create the structure
Form a structure around the candle holder using the covered wires. Adjust the shape according to your desired style, choosing a more open or compact arrangement depending on your preference.

3 – Prepare the foliage
Cut small pieces of thuja, gold-coloured flax, gold-coloured ruscus, and red eucalyptus. These elements will dress up the candle holder, adding volume and varied textures.


4 – Arrange the flowers
Using a glue gun, arrange the preserved flowers, starting with the larger ones, like poinsettias, to create a structured base. Continue with smaller flowers to balance and harmonise the composition.


5 – Add the preserved foliage
Fill in the spaces between the flowers by adding the remaining foliage: thuja, flax, ruscus, and eucalyptus. Be sure to vary the elements to achieve a natural, balanced look.


6 – Place the candle
For optimal safety and to preserve the beauty of the foliage, use an LED candle, which will produce no heat or smoke.

The Christmas Candleholder is now ready to elegantly and naturally brighten up your festive decor. Thanks to the preserved and dried foliage, this creation is durable and reusable year after year, requiring no special maintenance. Offer a creation of natural beauty that is eco-friendly and timeless.




His website: Le Dahlia Noir
Find the matching Christmas Wreath in the section WORKS of our magazine reserved for preserved flowers and plants.
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