Candle Overload

Candle Overload

July 21st, 2010 @ 9:08 am by Mrs. Sand Dollar
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Wedding crafting seems to have taken over my life, especially when I plan out a simple task, and Mr. Sand Dollar has to go and add five steps to make it more difficult. Original plan: glue invites to backer paper. Mr. SD’s plan: sew them on! Original Plan: put tealights in mason jars. Mr. SD’s plan: melt wax and add wicks to make them into candles!

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And he oh so conveniently is never in town when it comes time to execute his fancy pants plans. So I’m the one slaving over a hot stove chopping up my old candles, melting them down, tying wicks to spare washers to weigh them down then popping them in the freezer to set. So, three hours and 44 votives later…

We have mason jar candles to supplement the tin cans! And they really do look supercute in person. I’m excited to see them on the tables. The plan is to have most with cans and a few scattered tables with jars.

Have you had a craft project that grew in complexity overnight?

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18 Responses to “Candle Overload”

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,461 posts, Honey bee

Garters! The were a nightmare because I thought I didn’t need to reread the directions, but I did.

Love your mason jar candles.

7/21/10 @ 9:27 am (reply)

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clarebee (message) 2,766 posts, Sugar bee

Ok those are adorable! I’m loving all your DIY-goodness

7/21/10 @ 9:31 am (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are so cute! I love how they turned out!

7/21/10 @ 9:38 am (reply)

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Miss Locket (message) 2,837 posts, Sugar bee

So I’ve thought about doing this too! I just don’t know though…time is running away and I am not sure I can pull it off! If I do find the time I plan on making cut wine bottles into candles.

7/21/10 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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Mrs. Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

Omg, making candles is SO FUN! Love love!

7/21/10 @ 9:43 am (reply)

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shaydenise (message) 1,151 posts, Bumble bee

They look fabulous though! Definitely worth the 3 hours and 44 votives ;-).

7/21/10 @ 9:49 am (reply)

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tynabee (message) 259 posts, Helper bee

I like those, very cute. I love mason jars and anything to do with them!

7/21/10 @ 10:12 am (reply)

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Miss Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

Those turned out great!

7/21/10 @ 10:13 am (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

I love these. I have to admit that they look much cooler than just putting a tealight down in them.

7/21/10 @ 11:04 am (reply)

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UCLAMeghan (message) 118 posts, Blushing bee

I made mason jar candles for my wedding! I loved them even though it was SO MUCH WORK. I did about 150 - took myself and my SIL 2 days. Good luck!

7/21/10 @ 11:07 am (reply)

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Shoppingdixie (message) 260 posts, Helper bee

Don’t you just hate it when FI comes up with a more elaborate plans then yours but it actually does come out better so you can’t be truely made at him for making you work harder? I feel your pain but those are much cooler than just tealight in mason jars.

7/21/10 @ 11:59 am (reply)

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

I’ve always wanted to attempt this. What tools or utensils did you use to do this? Any tips? i think this is a super cute idea.

7/21/10 @ 12:46 pm (reply)

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Miss Sand Dollar (message) 1,305 posts, Bumble bee

@ktisthatbees: We used a regular pot to boil them in, but I’d recommend using an old or spare pot if you can. To get the wax in the jars, we needed a funnel, but didn’t have one. So I poked a hole in a disposable bowl. The last thing you’ll need is something to weigh the wick down, which I used washers for. I love the way they turned out!

7/21/10 @ 12:49 pm (reply)

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