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Wassail fragrance in a wine bottle candle.
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DIY Wine Bottle Candles

Festive and fragrant you can easily make wonderful holiday candles from wine bottles. A great way to recycle beautiful glass and use it for gifts.
Prep Time1 hour
Active Time30 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Christmas Crafts
Yield: 4
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Bottle Cutter
  • Sandpaper
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Hot glue gun and glue
  • Scissors

Materials

  • 4 empty wine bottles
  • 2 pounds of natural soy wax
  • 1 oz fragrance oil
  • candle wicks with tabs
  • printable paper

Instructions

  • Cut wine bottles into candle holders with a bottle cutter. Discard and recycle the tops.
  • Sand down any jagged edge where the cut was made.
  • Hot glue wicks with tabs to the bottom of your bottles.
  • Melt wax in a candle pitcher with a double boiler or in the microwave.
  • Add fragrance oil and stir.
  • Pour the wax into each container.
  • Pour any extra into an empty small mason jar or other small glass containers.
  • Hold the wicks in place with a straw cut in the middle, or chopsticks or clothespins.
  • After the wax cools and hardens remove straws and trim each candle wick to about 1/4 inch.
  • Place a label on the front if desired.

Notes

You don't have to stick with just wine bottles. Pretty vinegar bottles or liquor bottles will work well too.
You can also use essential oils instead of fragrance oils.
Here's a handy Wick Guide that will help the candles burn best depending on the wax and size.
Safety Note: According to the National Fire Protection Association, many candles have started home fires. 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.
See NFPA's candle safety tips page for more details. 
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