DIY Sand Candles
Craft beautiful sand candles with your kids using simple, common materials for a fun and creative afternoon activity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 candles
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Colored sand
- Candle wax (paraffin or beeswax)
- Candle wick
- Heatproof containers (jars or molds)
- Double boiler or heat-safe bowl
- Stirring sticks (craft sticks or chopsticks)
Instructions
- Prepare your space: Lay out materials in a well-ventilated area covered with newspaper.
- Melt the wax using a double boiler; stir occasionally until fully liquid.
- Prepare the wick by cutting it to length and securing it in the bottom of the container.
- Add sand layers in the container, planning your design with different colors.
- Pour melted wax over the sand, avoiding spills.
- Secure the wick in place as you pour, using a chopstick if necessary.
- Let the candle cool completely; this may take a few hours.
- Finish up by trimming any excess wick and enjoying your sand candle.
Notes
Encourage creativity and exploration while crafting! Supervision is needed when melting wax.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg