How to Make Wine Glass Candles

Wine glass candles are the perfect addition to any table setting and add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any occasion. Christmas is the perfect time to make your own decorations and add some festive spirit to your holiday decorations. Add your own style to the holiday season by trying your hand at these simple candles. Read on to learn how to make wine glass candles.

Things You'll Need

• Craft container wax
• Small steamer pot
• Chopsticks
• Scissors
• Newspaper
• Cotton wicks
• Wick clips
• Small confetti stars, trees, or other Christmas decoration

Instructions

1. Prepare your materials by thoroughly cleaning your wine glasses to make sure there are no smudges or fingerprints on them. Cover the table with newspaper to protect the surface and lay out your supplies so that you have them on hand.

2. Cut the wick to the right level measuring it against the wine glass and add a wick clip to the bottom to weigh it down. Cut the same number of wicks that you have wine glasses.

3. Add 2 inches of cold water to the steamer pot and put on a high heat until the water is boiling.

4. Put small pieces of candle wax into the water and mix in with the chopsticks. Wait until the wax has completely melted by watching it turn to liquid without any lumps and turn the heat down to low.

5. Pour the hot wax into the wine glasses to the desired level. Don't fill entirely to the top but put in enough so that the wax is high enough to be able to light easily.

6. Lower the wick down into the wine glass until the clip is as near to the bottom as possible without touching. Hold for a few seconds until the wax begins to harden and the wick is held firmly. The wick may shift position as the wax continues to solidify, so keep pulling the wick back so it remains centered.

7. Finish up the candles by adding some festive decoration such as stars, Christmas tree confetti or sprigs of holly to the base of the wine glass. Pick decorations that compliment the rest of your table setting and colors.

Tips & Warnings

• Add candle dye or fragrance to the wax to personalize your candles.

• Wine glasses with thicker glass are better than thin as they are less likely to crack from the heat of the wax.

Resources

• Craft Supplies