A candle is a mysterious and bewitching object. Nowadays, on store shelves you can find a huge assortment of candles. They can be of different sizes, colors, aromatic and decorative. How nice it is to wrap yourself in a blanket in cool weather, light an aromatic candle and enjoy the view from the window or listen to your favorite music and enjoy peace.
A candle will help create a romantic atmosphere or complement a birthday cake. Over time, cinders of old candles accumulate and, so that goodness does not disappear, you can make a new candle. This article will give examples of how to make a candle from an old candle.
Do-it-yourself candles
To make candles with your own hands from old candles, no special skill is needed. It all depends on your artistic eye and wild imagination. For work, many items are suitable for you, whichfound in your house. All kinds of jars, bottles, cups, shells, sparkles, etc. All objects can be given a second life. Consider a few tricks on how to make a candle from old candles.
Basic items you will need:
- Old candles or candle stubs.
- Rope for the wick.
- Tara for pouring a new candle.
- Fragrance oils, if you want a scented candle.
Candle"Watermelon"
Let's consider an example of how to make a candle from an old candle in the shape of a piece of watermelon. For this we need:
- Old candle.
- Paper cup.
- Wick.
- Paints.
Cut the old candle into small pieces and melt in a water bath or in the microwave. The resulting wax is divided into three parts and painted over in green, red and white. We attach a wick to the bottom of a paper cup and pour the first layer of green wax and let it dry. After that, we wipe it with medical alcohol so that the next layer sticks well. Pour in a small amount of white. We repeat the manipulations with alcohol and fill in the third, red wax. After the candle has completely solidified, we take it out of the glass and draw black seeds on a slice of watermelon.
Winter scented candle
In winter weather, you can create a cozy atmosphere in the house that will help you relax after a day's work. How to make a candle from an old candle, in principle, we already know. There are some tricks to make a candle made an individual item. For a winter candle, we need a standard set, vanillin and coffee beans. In any container, it can be a bowl, and a mug, and a small vase, put a wick and pour a small amount of melted wax. Next, place the coffee bean and vanilla. Then pour wax to the edges of the container. With a wooden stick, you can move the grains for even placement. Such a candle will give you a pleasant feeling and the fragrant smell of vanilla and coffee, which will add coziness and comfort to the room.
Floating candles
Small floating candles are popular these days. They can add charm to your home decor or you can use them while taking a relaxing bath. How to make a new floating candle from old candles? Yes, very simple. Instead of molds, you can use silicone molds for ice with all kinds of figures. Pour the melted old candles into these molds, insert the wicks and the new candles are ready. At your discretion, you can give your candle any color and aroma that will help you relax. These candles can be custom made to your taste. Also they can be a great gift for your friends.
Lavender Candle
Pleasant lavender aroma is good for he alth, helps to relax, soothes and relieves stress. So, in any home, the presence of such a candle is only welcome. You can buy such a candle in the store, but how nice it will be to enjoy the aroma, knowing that you made itwith your own hands. How to make a candle from an old candle and what we need for this.
First, dry lavender flowers and essential oil with a similar scent. Secondly, the capacity to your taste. From an old candle we get liquid wax. We place a wick in a container, pour a little wax and spread the dried flower. Add oil and pour wax again. So by alternating we fill in our candle. For aesthetics, you can make the wax purple. As a result, the candle will turn out to be very attractive and individual.
This method can be used to make candles with any scent. Dried orange peels, pine needles, lemon, mint or almond candles, etc.
Seashell
Everyone has been to the sea at least once in their life. The main souvenir from there is a shell. To make it a pleasure and remind you of relaxation, you can use it to make candles. Consider an example of how to make a candle from the remains of old candles and seashells. We already know the wax preparation process. Melt old candles in the microwave or in a water bath, pour into shells and place a small wick. Essential oil can be added to add fragrance.
Candles made at home can be decorated in any way. These are ribbons, and rhinestones, sparkles, decorative stones and multi-colored applications. You can also make figured carvings on candles.
The shapes of products can be very peculiar and of any size. You can make themed candles or, if you decideto please your friends or relatives with a gift, for example, to surprise a child, to make a candle in the shape of your favorite cartoon character on a birthday cake.
If you want to make a decorative candle of an unusual shape, you can use cardboard to make a mold for a future masterpiece. Melt old candles, add decorative glitter, some trendy dye, a wick, and your ethereal candle is ready to decorate the interior.
