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A citronella candle in a terra cotta pot.

Citronella CandlesRecipe for making citronella candles. These look great on BBQ tables and outdoor patios

 

Picture of cinnamon candle craft project.

Cinnamon CandlesAdd some cinnamon next time your making candles. It gives off a lovely fragrance as well as a rustic look to your candles.

 

Beeswax candles in a tapered shape.

Tapered Beeswax CandlesTall, simple and elegant - these beeswax candles are lovely as a centerpiece for a Christmas tea or as a gift that is sure to be treasured.

 

A jelly jar with a candle poured into it.

Jelly Jar CandlesCandlelight dances and flickers in these old fashioned candles, reminding you of the Christmases of yesteryear. A bow of raffia or string of bead wired around the rim add a finishing touch if you like. A wonderful way to reuse jelly jars from all that summer canning!

 

A speckled homemade candle made from crayons.

Crayon CandlesCreate splashes of color in your homemade candle. Use clear jars that are generally laying about the house.

 

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Recycled Candle JarsI had a bunch of good candles where the wicks had refused to stay lit, so it was time to make some recycled candles. A local restaurant gave me one of their large cans (those really big ones we sometimes see in groceries).

 

Tapers and chocolate scented angels.

Recycled Taper CandlesThis recycled wax candle making project takes about 3 hours.

 

view of finished candle out of the mold

Coffee Bean CandlesI saw these coffee bean candles and really wanted one. They were so neat looking and I imagined they smelled wonderful. But, then I realized that I could probably figure out how to make it myself. You don't need candle-making supplies for this one. It's pretty simple to make.

 

light showing through heart cutout on finished candle

Making an Orange CandleHere's a super easy way to make a candle out of an orange. It's quick to make, looks cute, and you can eat the scraps!

 

closeup of candle

Teacup CandleThis is a simple project, but I think the results are so pretty. These make a nice gift or decoration for your house. No special candle-making tools are necessary. You can purchase the candles at a dollar store and pour the wax into an old teacup or mug. I paid $5 total to make these 2 candles.

 

Reusing Candle Wax

Reusing Candle WaxOften after burning those favorite candles, you are left with chunks of leftover wax that often gets thrown away. I have come up with a way to not only recycle the left over pieces, but to make one of a kind candles with thrift store cups, wine glasses, parfait glasses, canning jars, etc.

 

Homemade Scented Candle-in-a-Jar Decoration

Homemade Scented Candle-in-a-Jar...In every home we can always find scraps that are still very useful. Find some empty jars, whether it's a baby food jar, a mayonnaise jar, or a jam container. Turn it into a simple but impressive decoration.

 

Bone China Candle Cups - finished tea cup candle

Bone China Candle CupsAs I was unpacking in my new home, I decided to do something with some of my bone china collection. I made a few of these candle cups to use as special keepsake gifts. They make nice warm heart filled gifts for an old friend or when visiting a friend you have have not seen in a long while.

 

Recycled Shot Glass Candle - collage image of five shot glass candles

Recycled Shot Glass CandleAside from making children's crafts from scraps I also learned how to make a candle souvenir from leftover candles. Here's a sample of a simple souvenir I made from melted candles. If you are going to make more pieces for souvenirs you'll just have to buy the raw materials.

 

Using Leftover Candle Wax For Gifts - tea cup candle on saucer with a spoon

Using Leftover Candle Wax For GiftsYear around I use a lot of candles. The wick always burns out before the wax, leaving so much leftover wax that goes to waste, (not on my watch!) I take the wax and melt it down, add wicks, and make decorative cups for gifts that are a conversational piece and a decorative thank you to friends.

 

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Teacup Candles - closeup of a teacup candle

Teacup CandlesI bought all the supplies on Amazon.com, the wax, the wicks, a color kit, and a scented oil kit. Then I began making candles out of old empty jars, and then found old antique teacups and saucers. These make wonderful keepsake treasures and special gifts. And it is very easy, but requires "caution" when working with hot, melted wax.

 

A candle decorated with vacation memorabilia.

Candle of Vacation MemoriesDo you never know what to do with those sea shells, rocks, stones, or pretty flowers collected while on a vacation trip or an outing? Here is an idea which preserves them and brings back memories. While vacationing on the island of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, I had fun gathering flowers and shells. This is how I preserved my vacation memories.

 

The finished lit candle.

Making New Candles From Used OnesOne of our daily traditions and incredible comforts in this time is to light a candle for Dad every evening in front of a photo of him. At first, my mum and I were spending so much money on the mass amounts of candles. Soon enough, we realized it was best to turn the used candles into new ones. If you enjoy scented candles, follow the additional step to add your favourite aroma. My father's favourite aroma was Jasmine!

 

The completed Potpourri Candle

Potpourri CandleUsing leftover pieces of candle wax, I created this layered candle.

 

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