How to Create a Modern Kwanzaa Kinara
![DIY Holiday Centerpiece Made From Glass Jars Glass Jars Painted In Holiday Colors For Centerpiece](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/28/3/Original_Camille-Styles-Kwanzaa-Kinara-Centerpiece_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400962770821.webp)
Materials Needed:
- 2-foot long wooden plank
- wood stain
- 7 small glass jars
- red spray paint
- green spray paint
- black spray paint
- 7 tea light candles
- hot glue gun
Stain Wood
A wooden plank will be the base of your DIY kinara. Squeeze a drop of stain onto a paper towel. Rub into the wood plank in long strokes to create a rich, natural color. Repeat until covered.
![Wood Base for Homemade Kwanzaa Kinara Add Stain to Wood Plank](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/28/1/Original_Camille-Styles-Kwanzaa-Kinara-Step-1-Stain-Wood_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400961638050.webp)
Spray Jars
In an open, ventilated area, spray-paint one of the jars until opaque. Allow to dry. Repeat to create three green votives, three red votives, and one black votive. Tip: Set jars to dry right-side up to dry and at room temperature to avoid bubbling when you light the candles.
![Decorating Jars for Kwanzaa Kinara Spray Painting Glass Jar](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/28/0/Original_Camille-Styles-Kwanzaa-Kinara-Step-3-Spray-Paint_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400961592907.webp)
Glue Jars to Base
Evenly space painted jars on wooden plank, placing black in the middle, green on the right and red on the left. Glue jars, one at a time, by coating the bottom of each with hot glue and pressing onto the plank.
![Making a Homemade Kwanzaa Kinara Painted Jars Being Glued on to Stained Wood](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/28/3/Original_Camille-Styles-Kwanzaa-Kinara-Step-3-Glue-Candle_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400962745067.webp)
Complete the Kinara
Drop in tea light candles and light to represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Enjoy the magical glow of the candles as a meaningful centerpiece on the holiday table.
![Colorful Kwanzaa Kinara Painted Jars on Stained Wood](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/9/28/3/Original_Camille-Styles-Kwanzaa-Kinara-Side-View_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400962819230.webp)