Mini Angels: Simple Shell Candles {Tutorial}

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Simple Shell Candles {Tutorial}

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 12:03 PM PDT

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!