Turning Leftover Candle Bits into Beautiful Homemade Candles

A Creative and Frugal DIY Project

Turning Leftover Candle Bits into Beautiful Homemade Candles

Handmade, crochet candle wick

It is a Russian superstition not spending money on Mondays. I try to stick with this old superstition and keep myself busy at home with DIY and craft projects. 

Spent the afternoon making candles using leftover bits from old ones I had around the house. I added some lovely scented oils I brought from the UK – I’ve got 17 bottles in total from a farewell gift set. Since I didn’t have wicks, I crocheted my own using thin cotton yarn from my stash! It worked out perfectly.

I melted the old candles in a jar placed in a pot of water, kept an eye on it for 45 minutes, and then carefully poured the wax into a mix of glass and ceramic containers I already had. I’m so happy with how they turned out – I made six large and small candles, and they smell and look gorgeous. Considering how pricey candles are these days ($10-$15 each!), these beauties cost me nothing but time. This is what I call being creative, frugal, and resourceful!

I hope you enjoyed this post, you might like the next one ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://verasslowlivingdiaries.blogspot.com/2024/08/how-to-transform-scrap-wood-into.html

Turning Leftover Candle Bits into Beautiful Homemade Candles

A Creative and Frugal DIY Project

Turning Leftover Candle Bits into Beautiful Homemade Candles

Handmade, crochet candle wick

It is a Russian superstition not spending money on Mondays. I try to stick with this old superstition and keep myself busy at home with DIY and craft projects. 

Spent the afternoon making candles using leftover bits from old ones I had around the house. I added some lovely scented oils I brought from the UK – I’ve got 17 bottles in total from a farewell gift set. Since I didn’t have wicks, I crocheted my own using thin cotton yarn from my stash! It worked out perfectly.

I melted the old candles in a jar placed in a pot of water, kept an eye on it for 45 minutes, and then carefully poured the wax into a mix of glass and ceramic containers I already had. I’m so happy with how they turned out – I made six large and small candles, and they smell and look gorgeous. Considering how pricey candles are these days ($10-$15 each!), these beauties cost me nothing but time. This is what I call being creative, frugal, and resourceful!

I hope you enjoyed this post, you might like the next one ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://verasslowlivingdiaries.blogspot.com/2024/08/how-to-transform-scrap-wood-into.html