Make Water Candles

Water candles are very easy to make but they look spectacular. The combination of water with a few decorations makes for pretty, shimmering light. These special candles will light up your home.

Steps

  1. Find a pretty glass jar. It can be as simple as reusing a food jar or you could purchase one from the store. In this article, a shot glass has been repurposed for the candle container.
  2. Decorate the base of the jar. Add such items as sand, glass pebbles, mini plastic toys, faux gems, or anything else you find pretty and that can cope with getting wet.
  3. Add water. When adding the water, only turn on the tap low; that way, you won't spoil the decorations or wash them out of place. Or, use a pitcher or jug and pour slowly.
  4. Find a piece of wick one inch or {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in thickness.
    • Cut the Vacuform tray to fit the width of the jar.
    • Stick the wick into the hole in the Vacuform tray, with the domes of the tray facing up.
    • Make sure that no more than 3 mm of the wick goes through the bottom of the Vacuform tray.
  5. Set the Vacuform tray with the wick over the oil into the jar. The wick should not extend into the water. (Manipulate the decorations to help support the Vacuform tray up higher.)
  6. Squeeze a layer of vegetable oil on top of the water. Add enough to cover the top completely.
  7. Finished. Light your water candle and enjoy its ethereal glow.
    • This candle should not be moved once lit, owing to the hot oil. Therefore, light it where you expect to leave it.



Tips

  • Set the candle over aluminum foil or a heat-safe dish.
  • For a special gift, try taking a small, crystal-quilted jelly jar and tying a ribbon around the lid. Fill the jar with the candle substance, and you have a gift!
  • Check the water and oil levels as the candle burns; don't let the candle burn if either the water or oil level becomes too low.
  • Make sure no "little hands" can knock it easily!
  • You can also design the outside of the glass.
  • Trim the wick to avoid carbon build up and smoky flame.

Warnings

  • Never set the candle on the floor or someone could trip over it.
  • Do not put fingers in hot oil and do not attempt to move the candle after it is lit.
  • Never leave the candle unattended.
  • Do not to touch the glass jar while the candle is lit.
  • Light your candle in an open area away from flammable materials.
  • Adult supervision isrequired! This project is suitable for ages 12 and up.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Wick
  • Glass jar or small glass
  • Canola or vegetable oil
  • Vacuform tray
  • Decorations

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