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a classic collection of candleholders, 1972

Papiermachecandles

these were all made using recycled items from the kitchen: jars, funnels, cottage cheese cartons, egg cups, saucers, lids, tumblers and even a few christmas ornaments. decorated using technniques such as antiquing, papier mache and the dry-brush method. some rickrack, braided trim, string and lace were also used to create this beautiful home decor!

(from "better homes and gardens gifts you can make yourself" 1972)

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I really like those, I wonder how exactly they were made?

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