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We know that the holiday season is not very much closer right now. But we also understand gifting ideas don't come very often, and when they do, you should be executing them otherwise, there are maximum chances that when the holiday season approaches, you may already forget them.
Out of all the gifting ideas, candles always top the list. While we know unique and cute-shaped candles come up as a beautiful gift option, today we are going to help you with a new DIY candle gifting idea that is glitter candles. This is a cute holiday craft project that brings festive flare to your decorations and gifting concepts. The best part? It requires just a few materials and takes no time. So, let’s dive in and learn all about glitter candles and how you can make one.
What are Glitter Candles
Glitter candles are decorative candles that have glitter incorporated into their design. These candles come in various forms and feature a layer of glitter either on their exterior surface or in the wax itself.
It depends on the candle maker whether they want to apply glitter with adhesive or embed it in the wax coating. As the candles burn, the glitter becomes visible throughout the candle. These candles use a clear gel that suspends glitter within it, giving it a shimmer effect when lit.
How to Make Glitter Candles at Home?
Whether it's a simple occasion, Valentine's Day or Christmas, glitter candles always come up as the best visually appealing gift. They are also great for decorating your home or as a gift for someone close to your heart.
If you are interested in making glitter candles at home, then we are here to help. In this section, we will help you with step-by-step directions to craft glitter candles. Let’s dive in and discover the ingredients you would need to make glitter candles.
Essential Ingredients for Glitter Candles
Homemade Glitter Candles : Step By Step Directions
Making glitter candles is an exciting DIY activity that you can enjoy with your children, friends, or family. Whether you are planning to decorate your home with glitter candles or make it for gifting purposes, glitter candles are always a great idea. Now, if you are convinced to make them on your own at home then follow our step-by-step directions.
Step 1: Cleaning The Candle Jar
If you are using old candle jars then you must clean them before you can begin making a new one.
Step 2 : DIY Glitter Candles
- Now the candle jar is clean and dry it's time to get your candle wax and chop it into pieces. Warm the wax until it gets melted completely.
- While you are waiting for the wax to melt, add your wick to the glass jar.
- Once your wax is melted, slowly pour it into the jar and make sure the wick stays in the centre the whole time.
- Now you have two options, you can add the glitter in the container when the wax is hot. Or you can wait until the candle solidifies and then you can add the glitter.
- So, it's completely up to you what way you want to make glitter candles.
- Wait for the candle to cool down.
- Your glitter candle is ready for gifting and decorative purposes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that this is how you make glitter candles at home with just a few ingredients in your hand. Just make sure that you have a decent amount of melted wax before you add glitter to the candle jar. This is important because if you don't, then the glitter won't disperse properly, and you will get chunks of glitter which won't visually look good.
