DIY Gel Candles
Learn how to make clear gel candles with sea shells inside for an interesting look.
Yield: 4
Equipment
- Old pot for crafting
- Plastic disposable knife or skewer
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Materials
- Clear glasses, jars, or vases
- Gel candle Wax 32 ounces
- Zinc candle wicks
- Seashells other non-flammable embeds
- Play sand or Glass pebbles
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the containers, shells, or embeds.
- Hot glue the wicks to the bottom center of each glass.
- Place some sand or colorful gem pebbles on the bottom.
- Melt the gel wax in an old pot directly on the stove.
- Once the wax is melted, pour a little bit into each prepared container.
- Set the pot back on the stove on low heat.
- Set your seashells in place in the container.
- Pour the wax slowly to fill the container, leaving about 1/2 inch from the top.
- Pop bubbles with a skewer or pin.
- After a few minutes, check again for large bubbles and straighten the wicks.
- After about 4 hours, trim the wicks.
Notes
This wax will not melt with a double boiler method. It will take hours.
The slower you pour the wax, the fewer bubbles you will get.
I'm using these candles as a decorative element and will not be burning them.
SAFETY NOTE: These candles burn hotter and longer than traditional waxes. Use caution when burning. Do not burn them near anything flammable or combustible. Avoid burning these candles for more than 1-2 hours to avoid overheating. Do not leave candles unattended and let them cool completely before moving.
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