Summer Container Ideas - Shell Candles
Get creative with container candles this summer.
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You can use everyday items to create beautiful and unique candles. This summer, we did a little experimentation and came up with this cool idea for seashell candles!
We Used:
- A seashell
- Straight Paraffin Wax IGI-1343
- C-40 Cotton Core Wick
- Ocean Fragrance Oil
- Teal Liquid Dye
- Pouring Pitcher
- Thermometer
Using hot glue, attach your wick to the inside of the shell. Heat your wax in a double boiler, add your fragrance and dye, and mix thoroughly. Remove the wax from heat and allow to cool to about 145 degrees Fahrenheit while stirring. At this temperature, the wax will start to form a skin around the edges. Stir the wax vigorously to create bubbles on top of the wax. (The bubbles will look like sea foam in your finished candle.) Quickly pour the wax into the shell and allow to cool. Trim the wick to about 1/4 inch and enjoy!
Tip: You may want to prop up the edge of the shell with a small item before pouring the wax.
These candles are the perfect decorations for a summer wedding reception, luau, or beach party. The possibilities for container candles are endless, and will give your candles a unique and memorable touch.
This is such an awesome idea!
I made some of these and used them in beach themed gift baskets. They make a great gift!
thank you, it's verry beautiful
Where can I find info about making ice cube candles. Need info on temp , kind of wax needed etc. New at this. Presently have not made candles. Thank you for all the info in your pages. Mary
Mary, here is a link to the Candletech Ice Candles Tutorial: www.candletech.com/.../ice-candles
Such a good idea...
wise thinkin, i luv it how may i get the formulation on how to make such beautiful candle
wise thinkin