Candle Making Crafts for Beginners

Candles are a great addition to any home. Of course the glow of candle light is charming, but candles can also be attractive even when they’re not lit. I’ve found some ideas for ways to decorate candles at Candle Making Crafts. Here’s a project you can use to turn plain votive candles into decorative items.

This project has several things to recommend it. One good point is that it is highly adaptable. By changing the type of decorations you use you can create candles appropriate for any season or occasion.

Another good point is that it is inexpensive. The raw material is canning jars and votive candles. Even if you buy new canning jars, they’re inexpensive. Better yet, you probably have some jars at home that you can use for free.

Commercially sold jam often comes in very attractive jars that you can use for this project. You can also find jars for next to nothing at flea markets and yard sales.

You’ll find inexpensive plain votive candles and glass holders for them at discount stores.

The basic idea with this project is to partially fill the canning jar with decorative material and then placing a votive candle on top of the decorations. The outside of the canning jar can be a decorated as well. Here are some ideas, you could glue on decorations, use paint to create patterns or simply wrap it with a bow.

Any number of materials can be used to fill the bottom of the canning jar. Some ideas include sand, marbles, hard candy, potpourri, river stones, polished coins…. In addition to being attractive, it adds a pleasant aroma as well.

If you use flammable material in the bottom of the canning jar, it is essential that the votive is inside its own glass holder. Do not use a votive candle or a tea candle without a glass holder.

It is a good idea to not let the decorative material come up above the bottom of the votive holder and to extinguish the candle before it burns completely to the bottom. And as always, never leave the room with a candle burning.

As you’ve noticed, this project uses premade candles. I suspect you’ll probably want to craft your own candles sooner rather than later. A good place to get basic instructions is: How to Make Your Own Candles. Not only will you find great instructions right on that page but you can sign up for a free candle making mini course that’s very informative and helpful.

And if your wondering what equipment might be involved in the hobby of candle making, you’ll find answers at Candle Making Equipment.

I’m sure you’ll find candle making to be a fun and rewarding hobby. I encourage you to give it a try.

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