Colorful crayon candles

By: Sadie Raddatz

An easy way to make a candle is by using crayons. It can be all one color or a mix of some of your favorite colors. These colorful candles also take no time at all to make and it's an inexpensive process. They also make for great gifts to just about anyone because you can customize them to match any décor.

Materials needed:

- Crayons

- A pot to melt the crayons in

-A heat source (stove, etc.)

- A jar

- A candle wick

- Fragrance

- Glue

Start by picking multiple crayons you want to make your candle with. If you want your candle to be more than one color, just make sure you have multiple crayons of the colors you want. How big your jar is will dictate how many crayons you will need.

Before you melt any crayons, you should set up your candle jar. You can buy wicks at a local hobby store; you will need the wicks that have a stand. Apply some glue to the stand and attach to the center of your jar. Hold until it dries.

Next, you will need to find a pot that you will be able to melt the crayons in. It would work easier in a stainless steel or anything that can be easily cleaned. Place the crayons in the pot, but  if you are using more than one color do not mix them. Once you have started to melt the crayons, add some fragrance. Fragrance can also be found at a local hobby store. Add the fragrance moderately.

It won't take long for the crayons to melt. Once the crayons completely melt, slowly pour the liquid into the jar. Let it sit until it hardens. If you need to add more, then you can just add more melted crayons. If you want to add another color for on top, like layered, then you will need to wait until the bottom is hardened to add another color.

Crayon candles are really cool. They're easy and fun to make and also very inexpensive. They make for great decorations around the house or make for a soothing, relaxing bath when placed around the tub. Candles are just great for everything.