Making Walnut Candles

🎂 6 + years ⏱️ 40 min 📍 At home ⭐ medium

In the cold months, when the wind howls outside and the leaves dance, there's nothing better than getting cozy indoors. And what could be cozier than the warm glow of candles? Even better: candles that you made yourself! Walnut candles are not only beautiful but also a symbol of creativity and sustainability. Instead of throwing away old candle stubs, you give them a new life. And the best part: they float! You can watch your homemade candles dance on the water while spreading a magical glow. Caution! When heating and pouring the wax: The pot, the glass, and the wax will get extremely hot and can cause burns. Kids can watch with excitement, but please keep a safe distance.

What you'll need

Wicks
Halved walnut shells
Pot
Mason jar
Clothespins
Candle stubs or wax

How it works

Fill a pot about halfway with water and place it over medium heat. The water should get hot but not boil. Place a mason jar with candle stubs or wax in the water to melt.
Let the wax slowly melt, stirring occasionally. It should be completely liquid. While the wax is melting, you can prepare the walnut shells. Set them aside and imagine how they will glow later.
Once the wax has melted, carefully pour it into the walnut shells. Now comes the most exciting part! Place the wick in the still liquid wax in the shell. You can use a clothespin to hold the wick in the center until the wax hardens.
Allow the walnut candles to dry completely. Then you can fill a bowl with water, place the candles in, light them, and watch them glow! Note: No matter how small the candle is, there is always a fire hazard. Make sure an adult is nearby.