Everyone loves candles, but they can often be pretty darn pricey. (I'm thinking of
a beautiful, but expensive votive I saw in Anthropologie just the other day.) That's why I love reading about candle crafts that you can make yourself. The basic ingredients to make a candle, wax and tapers, are affordable, as are plain white votives, pillars and tapers. Because the materials are cheap, you can experiment with different ideas without breaking the bank.
Here are five fun ideas for do-it-yourself candle projects that are perfect for the end of summer or early days of fall.
Elegant and simple seashell candles. Photo: Martha Stewart Living
Shell candles are just one of
25 candle crafts in a photo gallery from the crating queen Martha Stewart.
What a difference a little lace can make! Photo: Good Housekeeping
Lace-trimmed glass votives from
Good Housekeeping are a great way to dress up dollar-store luminaries.
Make a cute candle and do your part by upcycling a tea tin! Photo: Country Living
A clever way to re-use metal tea containers: As candle tins! Look for vintage tins in junk shops or save new ones after you finish the tea leaves within. (
Country Living has
12 more ideas in their candle craft gallery.)
Hang a light on your patio. Photo: Craftynest
Hanging jar lanterns from our favorite D.I.Y. blogger, Monica Ewing of Craftynest. Monica's got great step-by-step instructions for this project.
Make a green candle with all natural beeswax. Photo: Daily Danny
We love these natural, beeswax candles in simple, ceramic cups from the ever-green Danny Seo. Like Monica, Danny walks you through the steps to make his candles.
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Hi Laura! I agree to you that every one loves candles. Also thank you for sharing candle project with us. As I have a very very hectic schedule so I don't find time to make candle on my own. I rather purchase it online from Veria And enjoy a hassle free shopping. It's Buttercream Vanilla Soy Candle is particularly very good.
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