Autumn days beckon to create cozy things at home, and nature offers a lot of materials that would otherwise end up in the trash. You can turn arrows, cones, pumpkin seeds or walnut shells into original candles that will light up the interior, warm the soul and bring the scent of autumn right into your home.
Autumn is a time when nature offers a lot of beautiful and colorful materials that do not have to end up only in the garden. or you can turn walnut shells into original candles that will create a pleasant atmosphere at home. Creating is simple, fun, and you’ll use what would otherwise end up in the compost.
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What you will need
- rosehips, small pine cones, pumpkin seeds, nut shells or small fruits
- candle wax (natural or paraffin)
- candle wicks
- glass cups or small molds
- water bath pot and spoon
- scented oils
How to do it step by step
- Fruit preparation: Clean the arrows and cones of dirt and let them dry well. You can leave the pumpkin seeds in the pods or split them open and use just the seeds.
- Preparation of molds: Place the wick in the glass cups or small molds and make sure it is in the middle.
- Pouring the wax: Melt the wax in a water bath and you can add a few drops of fragrance oil to it. Carefully pour the hot wax into the cups, around the fruits, cones or seeds.
- Completion: Allow the wax to harden at room temperature. You can trim the wick to approximately 1 cm above the wax.
- Exposure: You can use candles made in this way at home or give them as an original gift. Colorful fruits and seeds give the candles autumn charm and a pleasant warm atmosphere.
Tips and variations
You can also insert small pine cones or rose hips into the wax itself and create it that way which move slightly when burning.
Experiment with combinations of seeds, shells and dried fruits to make each piece unique.
If you want to scent the candle, add a pinch of cinnamon, cloves or orange peel to the wax.
Candles made from autumn fruits are a beautiful example of how creativity, nature and the practical use of seasonal materials can be combined. It only takes a few small things, a few minutes of work, and your home will turn into an autumn oasis full of light and fragrance.
