Making a Walnut Candle

🎂 8 + years ⏱️ 20 min 📍 At home ⭐ medium

Have you ever made a walnut candle? It's a great idea for autumn, winter, or the holiday season! With a walnut shell, some beeswax, and a wick, you can quickly create a small candle that not only looks wonderful but also makes a fantastic gift. Your walnut candle is not just decorative but also sustainable. You are using materials that could otherwise end up in the trash. The candle is perfect as a small gift or simply to create a cozy atmosphere on cold days. So, let's get started with the walnuts, here’s your guide!

What you'll need

Half walnut shells
Beeswax sheet (scraps)
Wicks
Hairdryer
Glass bowl with water

How it works

For your walnut candle, you obviously need a walnut shell. Do you perhaps already have an empty shell at home? If not, you can take a fresh walnut and crack it open. If it doesn't work the first time, that's okay. Just practice a bit.
Now it gets exciting. The wick turns your walnut shell into a real candle! Cut a small piece of wick, about as long as your little finger. Place the wick in the center of the walnut shell so that it sticks out at the top.
Cut a few small pieces from a beeswax sheet. Take a hairdryer and warm the pieces briefly so they become nice and soft. Be careful not to heat them too long, or they will melt!
Now press the soft wax pieces into your walnut shell, gradually around the wick. Make sure the wick always points upwards. Slowly fill the shell to the rim.
And your walnut candle is ready! Let it sit for a moment so the wax can harden properly. Now you can think about what to do with your little masterpiece. Maybe you’ll gift it as a 'wish-light' to someone you like.
Or you can light it yourself. Fill a glass bowl with water and place the candle on top. Get an adult to light the wick, and watch how the warm light flickers and the walnut shell floats. Important: Never leave the candle burning unattended. Enjoy the wonder!