DIY your own Natural Handmade candles with Crackle Wicks
- fatimamholland
- May 9, 2023
- 2 min read
If you have been following me for a while you know I love recycling and creating things that are useful and beautiful for your home or as a perfect Gift for anyone on your list !
These handmade scented candles with crackle wicks are so easy to made !
This is such an excellent gift idea! Or perfect to sell at your craft fairs too!
Supplies you will need:
recycle a large tuna fish can
Wax ....you can combine all your left over wax from your candles that hasn't burned all the way .. or purchase candle wax to use .
Cackle wicks
Print or napkin of your choice to decoupage on your tin can
Elmers Glue , or Mod Podge
Chalk paint your choice of color
Ink pad to use for antiquing
I went ahead and removed the tuna fish label from the can and washed it well .
Then I gave it a coat of my choice of paint which was Folk Art chalk paint Sheepskin .
I decided to use a sheet of music paper that I had created to look like faux rice paper .
Here's a link to my Facebook video showing how I did that ..
I tore it about the size I needed for my can .
I also used my ink pad to grunge it up some to.
I used this glue because that's what I had on hand .
I worked one section at a time smoothing out the glue with a paintbrush before adding my print on .
Once I finish the whole can I let it dry then lightly sanded any excess paper around the top and bottom of the can .
I love this little sanders it's perfect for small areas !
I set the tin can aside once it was done and started working on my wax .
I had a great store bought candle but it would never stay lit so I decided to melt it to use on my handmade candle I was creating .
It had a wonderful scent already so I set it in a pot with water and let it melt on low heat .
I also realized it wouldn't be enough wax so I added some Scentsy wax I also had to create more wax !
It was scented also and both scented really complimented each other!
I melted it all the way until it was clear then I added my other wax too.
I then added my Crackle Wick .
They are very easy to work with!
I then trimmed the wick and let it dry .
These are just soooo much fun to create the sky is the limit on how you want to make these!
These Handmade candles with Crackle Wicks are beautiful and a unique addition to your home!
They offer a soothing sound and a clean burning flame that can create a peaceful atmosphere.
So whether you're looking for a special gift or simply want to add a touch of relaxation to your own space , handmade candles with Crackle Wicks are definitely worth trying out!
Happy Crafting!
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