13 Homemade Candles In Unique Repurposed Containers
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Did you know you can make candles at home? It’s easy and fun! Making custom candles is a great way to showcase your style. Choose a favorite family heirloom, a thrifted glass dish, or an empty food container to personalize your candle.
I promise you will be inspired by these 13 unique homemade candle ideas using repurposed containers.
DIY Candles In Unique Upcycled Containers
These handmade candles are a fun way to brighten your space. Remember, too, that a homemade candle makes a great gift. See if you can pick just one favorite. I couldn't.
This gorgeous silver goblet makes an unexpected and elegant handmade candle. You can usually find these at thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets for just a few dollars.
We love how Pam from House of Hawthornes used her grandmother's vintage candy dish to make a lovely handmade candle. The wood wicks are a great touch!
You may have a few mismatched tea cups or coffee mugs in your kitchen that you can turn into pretty candles. If not, they are easily found at Goodwill or other thrift stores for a song.
Lauren from Bless'er House repurposed a gorgeous brass canister into a handmade candle. The patina on this canister is just stunning and adds so much dimension to any vignette.
Get the step-by-step tutorial for whimsical beer can candles. These craft beer cans have fun design styles that make a statement. Wouldn't these make a perfect Father's Day gift?
Vintage tea tins make a great container for hand poured candles. They are a nice size and usually come in pretty designs and colors that transfer well to home decor.
Patty from Hearth and Vine shares an easy tutorial on how to make candles from orange peels. Isn't this a fun idea? You can also use lemon peels. They must smell so good!
Save tin cans in different sizes and repurpose them into sweet DIY candles using pretty paper.
Vicki from 2 Bees in a Pod shows us how to make orange oil candles in thrift store bowls. You can add lavender, lemon or any other essential oil that you like.
Whenever we see wood bowls at the thrift store, we always scoop them up if they are a good price. They can be used for so many different DIY projects, like these homemade candles.
Do you have a bridal shower or other celebration to prepare for? Learn how to make your own wine and champagne glass gel candles. Add a custom gift tag and ribbon for the perfect party favor.
Terracotta pots can be used in different sizes as the perfect vessel for hand poured candles. The small size is perfect for votives!
Chelsea from Inside the Fox Den spotted this beautiful bowl with a cover for just $2.99. She turned it into a 3-wick candle. This makes a great gift, but it would be hard to give away!
Did you pick a favorite? It’s hard, isn’t it? I especially love the tea tin candle and the essential oil candle in the brass bowl.
As always, thanks for being here, Kathy
Author:Â Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.
