My girls are always wanting to create presents for special occasions. My eldest has been talking about Mother’s Day nonstop. So I figured I would help them make gifts for their grandmothers. I found my stash of empty baby food jars, glitter and some old candles. My eldest went and found her stash ofjewels and we got started.
Materials:
- Old candles/Candle wax
- Wicks
- Glitter
- Modge Podge
- Glue
- Wooden dowel/pencil/toothpick
- Scent of choice
Step 1:
First, I melted my old candles. If you have never made candles before this is very simple and quick. Just turn your burners on a medium heat and the wax will melt in no time.
Step 2:
I applied Modge Podge where I wanted my glitter using a paint brush. Then I sprinkled my glitter on. I had a pan to catch my leftover glitter and rolled the jar in the leftovers. Once it dries you may apply a second coat of Modge Podge and glitter. In the picture below you can see where the glitter is still drying.
I applied Modge Podge where I wanted my glitter using a paint brush. Then I sprinkled my glitter on. I had a pan to catch my leftover glitter and rolled the jar in the leftovers. Once it dries you may apply a second coat of Modge Podge and glitter. In the picture below you can see where the glitter is still drying.
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Step 3:
If your children are impatient you can embellish them while the Modge Podge is still wet. Or you can wait till they dry and use glue. Unfortunately, my nine year old has no patience so she embellished them while they were wet.
Step 4:
Pour in your melted wax and then use your wooden dowel, pencil or toothpick to wrap your wick around. Then place your wick in your candle. The last think you will do is add a couple of drops of your favorite scent. I used Mango for mine!
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Once your glitter is dry you can even out your glitter line by scrapping it off with your finger nails. If you chose to wait until the wax is dry for embellishing you would do so then and use glue.
