How to make Miniature Ice Candles!
I love to use leftover containers for clever craft ideas. Never one to just throw something away, I decided to use the little plastic microwave cups to make miniature ice candles!
Creating with recycled items is not a new thing for me. I made unusual wall art from toilet paper tubes, a pretty suncatcher from plastic lids, and even a baby food jar Christmas tree! So, it was just natural to look at these cool little cups and come up with a project.
This week I made some miniature ice candles that would be perfect for small gifts! Want to know how?
For this project I used:
Small plastic cups (any small disposable container will work)
Spray vegetable oil
Paraffin Wax
Crayons
Candle Tapers
Crushed Ice
Two pots (for double boiler)
Select some crayons for each candle, and peel off the paper. For each candle, I used four or five crayons.
Cut your tapers to the height of the cup. I used several tapers for this project (you can get them at the dollar store), cutting them to the proper height and carving back the wax at the top to reveal the wick.
Candle-making is a craft I’ve never tried, but this looks fairly simple, and the the result is so pretty! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
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Hi Shirley!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Yep, I learned how to make them in the 70’s too! Mom made them into Christmas candles each year. We couldn’t wait to light them!
Hope you are having a wonderful summer.
suzy
My mom used to make these candles using waxy square milk cartons. When they were set she just peeled the carton away. They came out real nice.
Have been making these candles since the early 70’s. But I always made mine with solid cores from scratch, this is much simpler. Thanks.
I love repurposing, what a great idea! Thanks for linking up to Home Matters Party, pinning! #HomeMattersParty http://cu-rio.net/home-matters-linky-party-57/
What a fantastic idea! I love the look of ice candles! I just think they’re so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
What a very cool idea. I have never seen anything like this. I bet they are gorgeous when lit at night. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/02/26/home-matters-linky-party-26/ 🙂
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Theses candles are so cool! We featured them at The Project Stash!
What a great way to make fancy looking candles!
Suzy .. these are great. I’ve made large ice candles in the past but never thot about making baby ones like these… Really like the deep colors rich colors you got. Like you I always save those little containers of all sorts like that for all kinds of things. I usually use them for putting paint in for projects and such. Their also good for sorting things too.
Thanks for the great idea. pat