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    Home » DIY Projects

    Make an Emergency Candle Kit for Power Outages

    January 18, 2023 by Patti Estep 8 Comments

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    DIY Mason Jar Candle Holder over the supplies including a mason jar, candles, matches, glue and a coupling.

    An emergency candle holder kit can be put together with just a few simple supplies. Stash a few away for easy use when the power goes out.

    Emergency candle holder kit in a mason jar.

    Even though there are underground utilities where we live our power used to go out all the time. We have various flashlights and decorative candles to help light the way. However, often the batteries are dead or the candles are just not the best for the situation.

    So I thought it would be nice to stash a few of these emergency candle holder kits for easy access the next time we lose our electricity.

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    Supplies including a quart mason jar, a plastic coupling, box of candles, E6000 glue and boxes of matches.

    Supplies

    • Quart Mason Jar
    • Emergency candles
    • Plastic coupling that fits the candle
    • E6000 glue
    • Matches
    A small taper candle in a plastic coupling.

    How to Make an Emergency Candle Holder

    You can find emergency candles at the dollar store. These are about .75 inches wide and fit inside a 3/4 inch plastic coupling that you can find in the plumbing aisle of any hardware store or big box store for around a dollar.

    Tube of E6000 glue.

    I'm using E6000 glue because it's great for adhering plastic to metal.

    E6000 glue applied to the bottom edge of a coupling.

    Just run a bead of glue to one of the edges.

    A plastic coupling glued to the underside of a mason jar lid.

    Then place it in the middle of the underside of the mason jar lid.

    A mason jar with candles and matches.

    Add extra candles and a box of matches to the mason jar. Then flip the lid so that the coupling is inside for tucking away when not in use.

    Safety Note:

    Always use caution when dealing with candles. Never leave the candle burning unattended. Make sure the candle is set on a sturdy surface away from anything that can catch fire. Keep them out of children's reach.

    Emergency candle holder kit in a mason jar next to a box of candles.

    Then when you need it all you have to do is flip the lid and stick a candle in it.

    Pretty neat, huh?

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    Emergency candle holder kit in a mason jar next to a box of candles.
    Emergency candle holder kit in a mason jar.
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    Emergency Candle Holder Tutorial

    This emergency candle holder kit is made in a mason jar for easy access to a light source when the power goes out in your home.
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • E6000 5510310 Craft Adhesive Mini (4 Pack)
    • 10 Boxes - Wooden Kitchen Matches, Strike On Box type
    • Emergency Candles- 7 Pack Slow Burning Storm Disaster Survival Candles
    • [6 Pack] 16 oz. Regular-Mouth Glass Mason Jars with Metal Airtight Lids and Bands for 1 Pint Canning, Preserving, & Meal Prep

    Materials

    • Quart Mason Jar
    • Plastic coupling just big enough to fit your candle
    • Emergency Candles
    • Small Box of Matches
    • E6000 Glue

    Instructions

    • Place a line of glue on the bottom of the coupling.
    • Set it in the middle of the underside of the mason jar lid.
    • Allow to set up.
    • Place several candles and a small box of matches in the mason jar.
    • Then screw on the lid and cap with the coupling inside.
    • When ready to use flip the lid upside down and place a candle in the coupling.
    • Screw the lid in place and light the candle.
    • Carry the lit candle around as needed.

    Notes

    Always use caution when dealing with candles. Never leave the candle burning unattended. Make sure the candle is set on a sturdy surface away from anything that can catch fire. Keep them out of children's reach.
    Keep the candle holder kit under sinks or other places for easy access when needed.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Zuzanna

      January 27, 2023 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks Patti, we have a winter emergency box in our truck (northern Canada, here). My candles have been tossed around in a bag with a candle holder and look rather tatty. Your idea is so much better!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        January 27, 2023 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks Zuzanna. Sometimes it's the little things...

        Reply
    2. Marianne Perry

      January 23, 2023 at 9:12 am

      Patty, I made these same emergency jars but painted power outage scenes on them and glued a small sandpaper scratch plate under lid, no holder. Guess I've got to do some with the holder now!!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        January 23, 2023 at 9:22 am

        Marianne, Adding a small scratch plate and a label are both great ideas too. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    3. Paula

      January 20, 2023 at 9:07 pm

      I love it! Yes, it would be a neat house warming gift. I am making these next week after getting to the dollar store to get the candles. I have lots of candles but this is much better. An easy way to store everything in one place. You are so crafty Patti! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        January 21, 2023 at 7:19 am

        So glad to hear you like the idea Paula.

        Reply
    4. Maureen

      January 18, 2023 at 9:14 am

      What a great housewarming gift idea!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        January 18, 2023 at 1:16 pm

        Yes, it would be. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply

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