Nature Candles
Two kinds of candles that are easy and fun to make.
Supplies:
- crock pot to melt wax
- wax available through craft suppliers
- wicking
- styrofoam bowls
- 16oz cold cups
- sand
- things from nature
-ice
- crayon shavings
SAND CANDLES -- tape the wick to the bottom of the styrofoam bowl. Fill part way with sand, have kids make a mold in the sand. Pour wax into the sand mold, add leaves, glitter, grass, flowers, petals, etc. Let set (3-4 hours). To take candle out of mold, break bowl and brush sand away.
ICE CANDLES-- Tape wick to bottom of cup. Fill the cup with ice. Pour wax into cup. Add leaves, grass, glitter, flowers, etc. Let wax set. (3-4 hours). Gently tear cup away letting the water run out of the candle. YOu will have a candle with natural holes. NEAT! To add color to the candles have the youth use crayon shavings. Add those after it is poured into the mold.
