Learn how to make a Christmas candle which not only smells divine, but looks magical. This magical Christmas candle DIY is an easy project, but has a huge wow factor. These candles look so pretty you won’t want to burn them, but once you do they smell heavenly!
Remember the post I shared a few months ago here {How to Refill Expensive Candle Containers} and here {Boujee Fall Candle Hack}? Well, we are going to piggy back on those techniques. The candles will not only smell fabulous, but look amazing, creating a magical Christmas scene. These candles combine cozy with a little bit of lux, making it perfect for the season.
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Inspiration for the Magical Christmas Candles
When I created the boujee fall candles I knew I wanted to make a Christmas version too. And here we are. This time I used faux mercury glass compotes, which I DIYed years ago.
Have you ever tried to make your own mercury glass pieces? It’s not as hard as you would think. See full tutorial here {faux mercury glass diy ~ Ballard Designs knock-off}. Once I’m done with the candles I can choose to refill the mercury glass pieces again, or I can make them into decor again.
I want a Christmas candle which looks as fabulous as it smells. Cue in the organics. The fresh elements elevate the candle to another level and add interest and texture to the entire experience. The organic elements are things you probably have in your home or yard already. It’s such an easy detail to add as the wax hardens.
These would also make great presents for the holidays or make for a thoughtful and beautiful hostess gift. You can find pretty compotes at thrift stores or you can create your own from Dollar Tree pieces as I did here.
Magical Christmas Candle DIY Tutorial
I use wax blocks in my favorite scent Grapefruit Pine. It’s the perfect scent for the holidays without being too holiday-ee. You can select any candle wax with a holiday scent you like or you can use unscented wax and add an oil with seasonal aromas which speak to you. If you are not familiar with the Grapefuit Pine scent from Himalayan Trading Post, I highly recommend it. It’s super fresh with hints of seasonal festivity, I’ve included it in the shopping section for your convenience.
Supplies
- Pretty DIYed Mercury Glass container (s)
- Candle wax in desired scent
- Candle wicks with wick stickers
- Wick holders (I improvised with chop sticks and a knife since the popsicle wick holders were not long)
- Organics (I used cinnamon sticks, fresh pine greenery, cranberries, & star anise)
Tools
- Pyrex or microwaveable bowl
- Oven mitt
- Scissors
- Gardening Shears
Warning: This tutorial includes the handling of hot wax. Please proceed with caution, be careful, and use all the appropriate protection and equipment.
Instructions
- Read all instructions and assemble all supplies and tools
- Adhere wick stickers in bottom of candle container at desired wick positions
- Attach wicks on top of stickers
- Set wick holder through wicks to hold them in desired position if necessary
- Fill pyrex container with unmelted wax
- Microwave pyrex with wax in 1 minute increments until fully melted, resulting in a clear liquid
- Remove pyrex from microwave, using an oven mitt, and allow melted wax to sit until it becomes opaque
- While you are waiting for wax to be ready, snip organic pieces down to desired size
- Once liquid wax becomes opaque, pour into candle container slowly and carefully, using an oven mitt
- Allow candle container to sit allowing wax to firm up slightly
- As the wax starts to set, insert organic elements around the candle
- Allow wax to fully set around all the organic pieces
- Once wax is set and firm, trim wick to about 1/4-inch
- Voila! Enjoy your magical Christmas candle
Tips & Tricks for Making Magical Christmas Candles
What NOT to Do
As I mentioned yesterday in my Christmas foyer post and hinted on social media a few days ago, I dropped my phone into the hot wax as I was working on this project. Yes, you read that right. As I was taking pictures for the post tutorial, my phone fell out of my hand into the hot wax as it was settling. #%&*!!! Can you see the silhouette in the picture below?
Well, I don’t know if I gasped or screamed or whatever. It’s all a bit fuzzy, but my son came running into the kitchen to make sure I was OK. Well, I wasn’t, and he quickly took over. He cleaned my phone, he cleaned my case, and he was incredibly meticulous. It’s back 100 percent. The saving grace of the whole episode is my phone flipped head first when it fell out of my hand so the bottom end with all the orifices (speaker, microphone, charger, etc.) did not hit the liquid wax.
The phone submerged about 3/4s of the way with the bottom sticking out. I’m thankful for small blessings. Otherwise we all know what Santa would have been bringing me for Christmas. My camera lenses did get coated, and at first I was panicking, but my son talked me off the ledge. Like I said, he helped me clean it all thoroughly. Moral of the story? You don’t need to take pictures of this tutorial as you create your magical Christmas candles. I did it for you and don’t recommend it. Hot wax splattered far and wide and covered much of the organics in the candle. But in retrospect it created somewhat of a snowy scene. Once it starts to melt, it won’t be noticeable anyway.
Candle Containers
The mercury glass pieces compliment my decor and style, but you could use any type of vessel you wish. I had a store bought mercury glass compote I was also going to use, but I ran out of wax. Other vessel options include silver plate, decorative porcelain pieces or even wood items. Use whatever speaks to you and matches your decor aesthetic. Make it yours.
Wax Choices
Like I mentioned above my wax is scented, and it comes in blocks which are microwaveable, making them easy to use and streamlining the entire process. Essential oils with unscented wax is another alternative. Always read all the specific instructions on the package of the particular wax you choose.
Warning: Do not leave a burning open flame candle unattended. Do not burn open flame candles near children and or pets.
Closing Thoughts
These candles not only look good while they are burning, but when they are not lit as well. Between the pretty mercury glass and the organic elements, the candles truly become a piece of decor. Plus the candles create fantastic ambiance with all the cozy feels for Christmastime.
If you are nor familiar with candle making and are interested in giving it a go, this post might be beneficial with more specifics on the process {How to Refill Expensive Candle Containers}. Remember keep your phone tucked away and far from the project. Wink.
Making our homes cozy is important for our mental health and well being. Candles helps to create great ambiance in our homes and these seasonal candles hit our smell and sight senses for mood boosting properties.
These candles are an easy and small detail to add to our homes to enjoy this time of year. I hope you are inspired by this magical Christmas candle DIY and make one for your home or as a thoughtful gift. Thanks for joining me as we spread some Christmas joie de vivre!
Get the Magical Christmas Candle Look
- Etched Mercury Glass Compote
- Mercury Glass Footed Bowl
- Himalayan Candle Grapefruit Pine Refill Kit
- Himalayan Candle Sunlight in the Forest Refill Kit
- Candle Wick Kit
- Pyrex 4-cup Measuring Cup
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Star Anise
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Remembrance, like a candle, burns brightest at Christmastime.”
Charles dickens