If you are looking for a cheap and easy DIY that makes use of food scraps, adds elegance, and can be tossed after use, then you are going to love these easy candles. These are just the right size to burn on the deck in the evening and are so cute!
This project is so easy to complete. I had a few candle wicks and a small bag of wax melts to use. I also had a few bruised and battered citrus fruits. This idea was born from a way to add ambiance to a date night at home, by using items I already had on hand.
Directions:
Cut citrus fruits in half.
Discard all fruit until you are left with just the peel.
You could use fruits that you juiced for lemonade or limeaid.
Melt wax in the microwave, or in a double boiler over medium heat until it is liquid.
Fill the peel with wax.
You can either poke a hole into a craft stick and feed the wick into the hole, or just wrap the wick around the stick to keep it in place.
Allow the wax to harden.
Trim the wicks, light and enjoy.
These will float, or just make a nice candle for on the porch that will burn down within an hour.
These also would make a nice gift to share with someone who invites you over to a bbq or for drinks.
They are also just gorgeous to watch burn!
After you make these once, you will want to reserve all of your beat up citrus fruits to make them again!
You can also make these with oranges if you have them on hand!
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