DIY Concrete Towel Bowl Candle

June 12, 2026

Create your own one-of-a-kind concrete bowl candle using towels, concrete, and your favorite Foton Pearled Candles. Every piece turns out completely unique, making this the perfect DIY project for home décor lovers and candle enthusiasts looking to craft a custom handmade candle container.

What You'll Need

Materials needed for DIY concrete towel bowl candle including mortar mix, buckets, and towels

A large towel or multiple small rags
Bucket
Fine mortar mix
Water
Gloves & goggles for safety
One 72-inch long wood piece (4x4 in. ) for the main mold (or any size that fits your space)
Foton Pearled Candles
Candle wicks

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace

Set up your workspace in an open area and gather all your materials before starting. Make sure to wear gloves when working with concrete.

Step 2: Mix the Concrete

Prepare the concrete mixture by following the water-to-concrete ratio instructions provided on your concrete packaging. Mix until smooth and fully combined.

Mixing fine mortar and water in a bucket for the DIY concrete candle bowl Stirring the concrete mixture until smooth and fully combined

Step 3: Soak the Towels

Dip the towel or rags into the concrete mixture until fully saturated.

Pouring concrete over towels in a bucket to saturate them Lifting a concrete-soaked towel from the bucket Fully saturating the towels in the concrete mixture

Step 4: Shape Your Bowl

Start draping and layering the concrete-soaked towels around the wood mold. This is where you can get creative - shape the folds and texture however you'd like to create your own unique bowl design.

Draping concrete-soaked towels over a wood mold to shape the DIY candle bowl Layering concrete-soaked towels on the wood mold Adjusting the wet concrete towels over the buckets and wood mold Pinching and refining the folds of the concrete towel bowl

Start draping and layering the concrete-soaked towels around the wood mold. This is where you can get creative - shape the folds and texture however you'd like to create your own unique bowl design.

Step 5: Let It Dry

Allowing the DIY concrete towel bowl to dry and harden over the mold Side view of the drying concrete towel bowl Adjusting the edges of the concrete bowl while it dries

Allow the concrete to fully dry and harden for approximately 48–72 hours, depending on the type of concrete used and drying conditions.

Step 6: Flip & Display

Once fully dry, carefully flip and place your concrete bowl onto a sturdy table or surface.

Step 7: Add Your Foton Pearled Candles

Finished DIY concrete towel bowl filled with Foton Pearled Candles on a dining table Lit Foton Pearled Candles inside the handmade concrete towel bowl

Fill your new handmade container with your favorite Foton Pearled Candles.

Step 8: Place the Wicks

Insert your Foton wicks all the way into the pearls, leaving only a small tip visible. Make sure to place your wicks at least 2 inches apart and away from the side of the container. This ensures your Foton pearls don't melt against the container.

Step 9: Light & Enjoy

Light your candle and enjoy your completely unique handmade creation.

DIY Tip

Want to customize your bowl even more? You can paint the concrete after it dries to match your home décor or create a specific color palette.

Ready to get started? Shop our full collection of Foton Pearled Candles and find your perfect scent and color.

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