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How to Make Candles with Flowers Inside

Make some candles with flowers inside mason jars that not only look pretty, but may also help to deter pests.
Active Time30 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Candle
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Candle wax pouring pitcher
  • Old pot
  • Paintbrush
  • Hot glue gun and sticks

Materials

  • Pint sized mason jars
  • Soy candle wax
  • Wooden wicks
  • Lavender essential oil
  • Pressed flowers
  • Dried lavender flowers
  • Hot glue or glue dots

Instructions

  • Melt the wax over low heat in a clean empty tin can or candle pitcher in a saucepan of shallow water on the stove.
  • Using an old paintbrush, coat one side of the flowers with the melted wax.
  • Set the mason jar on its side and slide the flowers into place.
  • Use a wooden skewer or pencil to help place the flowers.
  • Soak your wood wick in wax to help it stay lit.
  • Once all the flowers are in place, you can set your wick with a little hot glue or use a glue dot.
  • Go back and add more wax around the flowers, to help them stay in place.
  • Remove the candle pitcher from the heat and add the essential oils to the candle pitcher or tin can. I used about 100 drops per candle.
  • Pour the scented wax into the mason jars.
  • Let the wax cool and trim the wicks to about 1/8 to 3/16 inches.

Notes

  1. Keep the wooden wick trimmed to about 1/8 inch for better burning.
  2. You can substitute beeswax for soy wax but it might cost more.
  3. Spray paint the lids with gray spray paint, if desired.
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