How to Make Eggshell Votives for Easter
Easter egg votive candles are the perfect decoration for your Easter table. This is a simple project that even the crafting novice can complete without hassle. Make enough so that you can send a candle in an egg cup home with each of your dinner guests. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pin
- Raw eggs
- Water
- Egg dying kit
- Egg carton
- Metal candle wicking
- Melted wax
- Wax dye pellets
- Fragranced oil
Instructions
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Make a hole in the top of a raw egg with a pin. Gently make the holes larger until the top quarter of the shell has been removed.
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Drain the egg from the shell. Carefully rinse the egg shell, removing all debris from the inner shell.
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Dye the eggshells with an Easter egg dying kit. Follow the manufacturer instructions for the best results.
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Set the eggshell in an egg carton. Work on several eggs at once for ease and speed.
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Cut 4-inch lengths of wire wick. Flatten the bottom end of the wick. Dip the bottom in hot wax and secure it to the bottom of each egg shell.
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Melt candle wax according to the manufacturer instructions. Tint the wax with dye pellets, and add scented oil if desired. Pour the hot wax slowly through a funnel into each egg shell.
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Let the eggshell votives sit until the wax is completely cool. Trim the wicks to 1/4 of an inch before burning.
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Tips & Warnings
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Place eggshell votives on a tempered surface for burning. Do not burn the candles in the egg carton.
Melted wax is extremely hot and can burn your skin.
