DIY Christmas candles to decorate the Christmas table, for advent, for original gifts. Ideas for making candles decorated with salt dough, wood, berries, mountain herbs. Colored and scented candles.
Undisputed protagonists of the Christmas are certainly the candles, that with their flame instill a sense of quiet, joy, harmony and give magical moments in these days of celebration.
For those who love the do-it-yourself there are several christmas candles to be able to realize.
DIY Christmas candles with salt dough
These candle holder they are reminiscent of Christmas trees and are very simple and fun to make, even with the support of children.
After creating a loaf of salt dough, it is advisable to spread it, taking care to follow the conical shape, previously created.
Read also: Salt lamp
At this point with a cutter proceeds to eliminate the excess part, and form knurling, which will facilitate the junction of the two ends.
Moisten the end before gluing it and forming a cone. This operation must be done by placing the dough on the cardboard. This will also facilitate the creation of the desired decorations, with the molds.
And here you will have a delicious candle holder that will keep you company throughout the Christmas period.
DIY Kids Christmas Candles
An original and fun candle, the one in the shape of a snowman, to be made together with your children.
Just get a piece of fabric, for the scarf, buttons, glue and glass markers and that’s it.
You may be interested in: Christmas decorations with salt dough
Alternatively, you can use adhesive tape or fabrics to apply to the glass containing the candles.
DIY colorful Christmas candles
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Making colorful candles with cookie cutters is really fun!
MATERIAL
- molds
- colored wax or paraffin to color
- stearin (must be used for 10% of the amount of paraffin or wax used)
- wicks
- sealant for molds (it is a paste useful to block the wick and prevent liquid wax from coming out of the mold)
- aromas
- colors for wax
- saucepans (one larger and one smaller)
- thermometer
- cutter
- baking paper
METHOD
- Fill the larger saucepan with water and heat it. Immerse the smaller pot where the colored wax or paraffin with stearin should slowly melt inside.
- When the wax has melted, add the color, mixing well (remember that the melted wax is darker than the cooled one).
- Meanwhile, prepare the wicks (which must be long enough) inside the molds (which must be greased with a brush of cooking oil).
- Slowly pour the melted wax in the mold, without forming air bubbles, up to one cm from the edge.
- Allow the candle to cool, then immerse the mold in cold water and remove the candle which you will dry with a cloth.
Also worth seeing is the guide: Creating handmade candles.
Photo: 80 DIY Christmas Candle Ideas
Let’s see examples of home creations from which to take inspiration to create beautiful Christmas candles.
DIY Christmas candles to decorate the Christmas table, for advent, for original gifts. Ideas for making candles decorated with salt dough, wood, berries, mountain herbs. Colored and scented candles.
Undisputed protagonists of the Christmas are certainly the candles, that with their flame instill a sense of quiet, joy, harmony and give magical moments in these days of celebration.
For those who love the do-it-yourself there are several christmas candles to be able to realize.
DIY Christmas candles with salt dough
These candle holder they are reminiscent of Christmas trees and are very simple and fun to make, even with the support of children.
After creating a loaf of salt dough, it is advisable to spread it, taking care to follow the conical shape, previously created.
Read also: Salt lamp
At this point with a cutter proceeds to eliminate the excess part, and form knurling, which will facilitate the junction of the two ends.
Moisten the end before gluing it and forming a cone. This operation must be done by placing the dough on the cardboard. This will also facilitate the creation of the desired decorations, with the molds.
And here you will have a delicious candle holder that will keep you company throughout the Christmas period.
DIY Kids Christmas Candles
An original and fun candle, the one in the shape of a snowman, to be made together with your children.
Just get a piece of fabric, for the scarf, buttons, glue and glass markers and that’s it.
You may be interested in: Christmas decorations with salt dough
Alternatively, you can use adhesive tape or fabrics to apply to the glass containing the candles.
DIY colorful Christmas candles
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
Making colorful candles with cookie cutters is really fun!
MATERIAL
- molds
- colored wax or paraffin to color
- stearin (must be used for 10% of the amount of paraffin or wax used)
- wicks
- sealant for molds (it is a paste useful to block the wick and prevent liquid wax from coming out of the mold)
- aromas
- colors for wax
- saucepans (one larger and one smaller)
- thermometer
- cutter
- baking paper
METHOD
- Fill the larger saucepan with water and heat it. Immerse the smaller pot where the colored wax or paraffin with stearin should slowly melt inside.
- When the wax has melted, add the color, mixing well (remember that the melted wax is darker than the cooled one).
- Meanwhile, prepare the wicks (which must be long enough) inside the molds (which must be greased with a brush of cooking oil).
- Slowly pour the melted wax in the mold, without forming air bubbles, up to one cm from the edge.
- Allow the candle to cool, then immerse the mold in cold water and remove the candle which you will dry with a cloth.
Also worth seeing is the guide: Creating handmade candles.
Photo: 80 DIY Christmas Candle Ideas
Let’s see examples of home creations from which to take inspiration to create beautiful Christmas candles.
