If you love the scent of different candles and the aroma that it produces throughout the house, then these DIY candle projects will offer up some crafty techniques on how to customize your own holders and candle scents.
Candles are a creative way to add personality to a room, and while you can easily purchase a variety of scents and candle holders from your local store, customizing it yourself can add a very unique and personalized touch. From DIY bug-repellant candles that are perfectly suited to keep insects away in the summer heat to candle holders made from twig branches, these unique DIY candle activities will definitely add a creative touch to any room.
Perfect for arts and crafts enthusiasts looking to add some unique decor items to their homes, these DIY candle projects will definitely have your friends and family admiring all the clever and unique details.
15 DIY Candle Projects
From DIY Bug-Repellant Candles to Poetic Lighting Systems:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 28, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Bug-Repellant Candles
The Summertime Floating Candles Stylishly Keeps Mosquitos at Bay
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DIY Cement Candle Holders
Decorate Your Home with These Tetrapod-Shaped Cement Candle Holders
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DIY Valentine Dessert Candles
These DIY Valentine’s Day Candles Are Adorable Romantic Gestur
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Orange Peel Wicks
The DIY Satsuma Candle is an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Tapers
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DIY Stackable Gradient Candle Holders
These Cement Tea Light Holders are Darkening Shades of Gray
10
Vibrantly Geometric Candles
These Homemade Candles and Vases are a Perfect Mother’s Day DIY
9
DIY Animal Wax Holders
The Sweetest Occasion Party Candles are Customizable
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Autumn Leaf Candle Holders
PaperPlanet Makes Tea Light Candle Holders Out of Fallen Leaves
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Poetic Lighting Systems
The Candle-Powered Electric Candle Illuminates in Times of Emergency
6
DIY Building Block Firestarters
This Homemade LEGO Robot Can Autonomously Light Candles
5
DIY Bark Candle Holders
The 'Two Shades of Pink' Twig Votive is an Affordable Gift Idea
4
Stackable Candelabras
The Funambule Lets You Control the Height and Candle Capacity
3
Romantic Homemade Votives
The DIY Upcycled Valentine's Day Table Decor Piece is Basic
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Day of the Dead Candles
The Dia de los Muertos Unity Candle Keeps Your Matrimony Creepy
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Cheesy Creamy Candles
Kokocandles Creates a DYI Mac and Cheese Candle
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