You see candles in all manner of containers, from tea cups to plant pots to old jam jars or fancy tins.
This Autumn we thought we’d better get seasonal.
So, we decided to make some candles in small pumpkins and infuse them with pumpkin oil.
It was a fun and surprisingly easy activity … just right for Autumn.
These candles should last about a week or so.
This is what we did;
Once you have selected your mini pumpkins or squashes scoop out the flesh from inside (we used an ice cream scoop for this).
Once the flesh is scooped out, secure a wick to the centre and hold in place (we used a skewer for this).
Then melt the soy wax flakes in a double boiler. You will need twice the volume of the dried wax flakes. If you want to add a fragrance (we added pumpkin oil) do this once the wax has all melted.
Then pour the melted wax into the pumpkin shells.
Once set, cut the wicks using scissors.
You can also melt candle dye (or use grated old candles) to add colour.
We made a few candles with beeswax too for a lovely honey fragrance.
I LOVE this idea!!! 😍
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Hope you get to make some, they are so much fun to make.
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What a great idea!
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