5. Raw Wooden Sliced Sconce Candle Holders

Idea Overview

Raw wood slice wall sconces combine functional lighting with rough natural textures. By attaching a small metal bracket or wooden ledge to a raw, bark-edge wood cross-section, you create a rustic floating shelf for LED pillar candles or small glass votives. This project elevates bare vertical walls with warm ambient light and real wood grain.

Materials Needed

  • Kiln-dried raw wood slices with bark edges intact
  • Small L-shaped metal brackets or small wood blocks
  • Wood glue and wood screws
  • Wall hanging hardware (sawtooth hangers)
  • LED flameless pillar candles

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Inspect your wood slice and sand the flat front surface until smooth, leaving the outer bark entirely natural.
  2. Seal the wood slice with a light coat of clear natural wax or matte wood varnish.
  3. Attach an L-shaped bracket near the lower third of the wood slice using small wood screws.
  4. Secure a sturdy sawtooth wall hanger onto the upper back of the slice.
  5. Mount the wood slice onto your wall using a drywall anchor.
  6. Place an LED flameless candle securely onto the protruding bracket shelf.

Tips & Variations

  • Tip: Always use flameless LED candles rather than open flame real candles to avoid heat damage or fire risk near real wood.
  • Variation: Stain the wood surface with a dark walnut tone to contrast vividly against light-colored neutral walls.