Houses bowl with wind light

Make a house-shaped bowl and decorate it as a winter-themed " kandelaar "
For this DIY-project, use a silicone mold to cast a small house-shaped bowl out of Kerahobby or another casting compound, then combine it with a glass and candle sand. This creates an atmospheric christmas decoration.

Step 1: Mix the casting compound—so the surface turns out nice and smooth later
Put Kerahobby or another casting compound into a mixing cup and gradually stir in water until a smooth, creamy mixture forms.

Step 2: Pour into the silicone mold and release air bubbles
Slowly pour the mixture into the “House Bowl” silicone mold. Then gently tap the mold on the work surface or against your hand. This helps bring trapped air to the surface—so edges, house contours, and small areas will appear much clearer later.

Step 3: Let it dry and carefully remove from the mold
Let the cast piece dry for about 1 hour . Then carefully remove the cast from the mold by gently pulling the “ silicone mould ” apart. Silicone is flexible—this protects fine details and makes demolding especially beginner-friendly.

Step 4: Sand the edges and let it dry completely
Sand the edges and any burrs smooth with sandpaper . This step ensures that the shell will fit cleanly later and feel pleasant to the touch. Then let the cast piece dry thoroughly before continuing with the design—this helps the paint adhere better and keeps the surface even.

Step 5: Paint the details—add accents to the christmas decoration
Paint individual elements of the house-shaped bowl with “ handicraft paint ” and add highlights using “ acrylic ” metallic color. metallic-Accents create a particularly festive look and bring light reflections to the design, while matte surfaces remain calm and modern.

Step 6: Decorate the glass – satin ribbon and a bell as a nice extra
Tie a piece of satin ribbon around the glass, slide on a bell, and finish off the ribbon with a bow. Trim the ends with scissors so they hang neatly.

Step 7: Making a Candle Sand Candle in a Glass
Place the wick in the center of the glass and trim it to the right length with scissors. Then fill the glass with candle sand. Make sure the wick stands firmly and doesn’t slide toward the edge—this way, the candle will burn more evenly and look neat.

Step 8: Assemble and display decoratively
Place the glass inside the cast and painted house-shaped bowl. The bowl’s shape makes the glass look framed and automatically gives it a festive base.

Now it’s your turn
If you’re looking for more ideas on candle making with Kerahobby, silicone molds, and modern christmas decoration , browse the online shop for matching colors, candle sand, and accessories—and get started on your next winter project right away.