DIY Candles with Wax Sand
Create charming DIY candles with wax sand for a fun and engaging project that sparks creativity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 candles
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Wax sand (various colors)
- Candle wicks (unscented)
- Meltable wax (leftover or new)
- Heatproof container (glass or metal)
- Mixing stick (popsicle stick)
- Small funnel (for pouring)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Clear a flat surface and lay out all materials.
- Melt the wax: Melt in a heatproof container using a microwave or double boiler.
- Attach the wick: Dip the wick bottom into the wax and press it into the center of the container.
- Scoop the wax sand: Use a funnel to add colored wax sand around the wick.
- Pour the melted wax: Carefully pour it over the sand layers and let it settle.
- Let it cool: Allow the candle to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Trim the wick: Once cooled, trim the wick to about ¼ inch above the surface.
- Admire your candle: Light your candle and enjoy the ambiance!
Notes
Supervise young children when melting wax. Clean up is easy with sand and wax.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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