Got candles??? Make some of these beautiful shell candles and add a summer glow to your table any time of year!
I’ll just give you a quick how-to on creating these and then you’ll be making candles out of every shell, tea cup or old tin you find around the house. It’s such a simple project that you can make a million of them in a day…well, almost.
First, you’ll need these supplies from a craft store…
- soy wax
- wicks
- fragrance
- dye
I really like the way soy wax melts so I always use it whenever I’m making candles. A little goes a long way and you’ll want to plan on making a ton of candles or having some supplies for later. The fragrance and dye can be used in soap making on another creative day.
- Find and clean a large shell.
- Take a glass measuring cup and melt one cup of wax to start.{Be sure to read the directions!}
- Prop your shell up in a dish towel to hold it level.
- Stir a drop or two of color and fragrance into your wax.
- Hold a wick in the center of the shell as you slowly pour in your wax to the desired level.
- Let it cool and your done!
Tips: I use just a little yellow to give it a slight color like the inside of a shell. I burn these candles with other shells around the base to hold them up straight while they are burning. Sand in a beautiful glass dish would work perfectly. Cut the wick a little shorter before burning to keep from having a large flame.
These would be wonderful for a dinner party on the porch! The shell itself lights up so nice! Oh, and while you’re making them you can bundle up a few for gifts later on in the year. Everyone loves shells!
If you have a bunch of shells left you might want to make a shell frame!
Have fun!
~Kim
How cute these candles are! And it brings me to the beach in my mind, even though I’m landlocked right now.
blessings and love,
Debbie
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great idea.
i use to make super thin ceramic forms that would glow with a tea light in them… i should have just created my own candles.
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I have a shell frame I made years ago, but no candles!! I am a candle freak, so now I am going try the tutorial out!! THANKS!!
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lovely idea, so cute 🙂
Love the shell candles! Thanks.
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Wonderful idea! I love shells, too! Thanks!
Love the seashell candles. Those are a must to try!
Very cool! Now, if I just had a little more time 🙂
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These are SO cute! love the idea. Can’t wait to make them. And thinking if I add a little citronella oil they will keep the bugs away while we are on the deck.
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very pretty looking neat candles! Simple and yet classic. Luxury candles or shell candles they are such happy things! Thanks for sharing this lovely creation.
Soy wax is excellent for these candles, use a dab of sticky wax to hold your premade wick…
Neat idea!! I wonder if one can by special candle wax that burns slower than normal…?