Did you know you can make candles from crayons? I mean think about it – they are made of wax so it makes total sense. But more importantly did you know that you can make colorful speckled candles that look like terrazzo tiles?
Terrazzo Speckled Crayon Candles
Brace yourself for some serious cuteness. If you are familiar with the basics of candle making these cuties will be a breeze. If you are not, no worries candle making could not be any easier. Think melt and pour with a microwave!
DIY Halloween Candles
But wait can I make them holiday themed you ask? Le duh. Pop over to HGTV where I have everything you need to know about making these fun terrazzo style crayon candles in shades of orange, black and white. Perfect to set the spooky mood.
Great Use For Broken Crayons
Not only are these candles fun and easy to make they are such a great way to get rid of all those broken crayon bits floating around in the bottom of the pencil box. Looking for more recycled crayon ideas? Check out these options…
- Melted Crayon Wax Lanterns – Over on HGTV I have a roundup of Kids Hanukkah Crafts that include an easy to make lantern.
- Peanut Free Classroom Sign – My son has a nut allergy so this topic is near and dear to my heart. I made this easy DIY Nut Free Classroom Sign using broken crayons.
- DIY Confetti Crayons – There is of course the old standby of melting crayon bits into a mold to make one giant Rainbow Crayon. In my book Upcycle It! Crafts For Kids I even have a scented version of these DIY melted confetti crayons.
Creative Crafts For Teens
Think the teen in your life might like to try and make a set of these? Well the colorful pink, blue and purple version of these crayon candles are from my upcoming book Creative Crafts For Teens. You can pre-order now on Amazon. The book is full of so many great projects and ideas with a slant towards empowerment, mindfulness and inclusiveness. I am really excited for this book and think you are your crafty teen will be too. Also, what adult does not want to make crayon candles?
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