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Easy Homemade Scented Candles - Upcycled Gift Idea

Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

In this session, lifelong crafter and designer Kate shows us how to reuse teacups, glasses, and tins to make one-of-a-kind scented candles you can give as gifts or keep for yourself. A lovely upcycled gift idea for someone special with Christmas approaching!

This cosy autumn craft is perfect if you’d like to make scented candles at home or explore candle making for beginners. It’s a relaxing and rewarding DIY candle making project for anyone who enjoys creative upcycling and making handmade gifts for the festive season.

Preparation

Prepare your materials and clear a space to work.

Video time

40 minutes

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  • Various heat-proof containers
  • Tea lights or wax pellets
  • Essential oils of your choice
  • Candle wicks

Homemade candles

If you enjoyed this candle making session, why not try Gemma's homemade candles session, where shares her top tips for making container candles using basic candle making supplies.

a close up of handmade candles with wax and a wick