Candy Cane Elf Votive Holder — Unpainted 3D Printed Christmas Candle Holder, Paint It Yourself

This little elf has attitude. She's got her arms up high holding a plate of Christmas candy, one eyebrow raised, a knowing smirk, her hip cocked to the side and a curly-toed shoe tapping like she's waiting on Santa to hurry up. Pointed ears, a floppy hat with a jingle bell, a belted tunic with a jagged hem and striped stockings finish the look. She comes to you plain white from our studio in Alexander, North Carolina, ready for your paintbrush.

The round plate she holds is ringed with striped candy canes and swirled peppermints in their twisted wrappers, all raised so a little red paint makes them pop. A raised center ring keeps a flameless LED votive in place. Paint her in classic red and green, in candy-shop pastels, or however your family's Christmas looks.

Two pieces, one holder

The elf and the candy plate are printed separately. Two small pegs on her hands fit into sockets under the plate, so you can paint each piece on its own and then set the plate in place. A dab of glue makes it permanent if you like. A wide round base keeps her steady on a table or mantel.

The details

• About 6 in tall with the plate in place
• Candy plate about 3.8 in across; base about 3.3 in across
• Center ring fits a standard 1.5 in LED votive (up to about 1.6 in wide)
• 3D printed in matte white PLA, unpainted
• Takes acrylic craft paint well; finish with a matte spray sealer

Straight talk

This is the unpainted blank: no paint, no brushes and no LED votive in the box. For flameless LED candles only, never a real flame, because PLA softens with heat. Each one is printed to order, so allow a little extra time before it ships. Fine print layers are part of the 3D printed look and a coat of paint softens them nicely.