Pressed Flower Candles: Easy and Beautiful
DIY pressed flower candles are super simple to make and so beautiful! This easy candle project tutorial will help you create a thoughtful gift for mom or something pretty for your own home.
Yield: 1 Candle
Cost: $10-$15
Equipment
- Old pot
- Candle pitcher or empty coffe can
- Scissors
Materials
- 1 Candle at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter and not more than 6 inches high
- Pressed Flowers And Leaves
- Spray adhesive
- Paraffin Wax 2 lbs
- Twine or string
- Waxed paper
Instructions
- Spray your candle with the adhesive and place your floral material on.
- Fill an old saucepan with 2 inches of water.
- Chop the wax and place it in a candle pitcher or coffee can.
- Place the wax pitcher or coffee can in the saucepan to melt the wax.
- Once all the wax has melted, lower the candle into the wax and quickly remove it.
- Tie a cord onto the wick to help with dipping.
- Continue dipping the candle a few times to get the desired effect.
- Set the candle on some waxed paper to dry.
Notes
Save money by pressing your own flowers in an old telephone book or flower press.
You could also use a paint brush and some glue or mod podge to adhere the flower petals to the candle instead of spray adhesive.
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