Create the perfect decorative candles this Easter

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 10, 2012 -- Save your eggshells to make the perfect Easter candles, adding light to your home at the end of winter.

You can easily make some decorative candles this spring with these easy to follow instructions from Melt Scented Candles.

How to make eggshell candles for Easter

First, crack some eggs at the narrow end to save as much of the eggshells as possible.

Clean your eggshells using hot water to cook the lining of the eggshell and run your finger around the inside of the egg to pull out the inner skin.

It is very important to remove the whole of the egg’s inner skins. Otherwise, mould will grow over time.

Allow the eggshells to dry completely. In a separate heatproof container, pour in a few teaspoons of vinegar.

After filling the container with boiling water, about three quarters full, add some food colouring.

Put the eggs in the boiling water for about five minutes. Then, remove them and allow them to dry thoroughly.

Make sure the wicks for your decorative candles are slightly longer than you want them to be.

Thread the wick through the wick holder and use some pliers to squeeze it in order to hold it in place.

Using some hot glue stick the wick holder to the bottom of the eggshell.

Now prepare your wax. If you would like your decorative candles to be scented, add your fragrances at this point.

Once you have filled your eggshells with wax, you can use toothpicks, pencils, or any long implement to hold the wicks in place. This prevents them from falling in the middle.

The wax will eventually harden and cool - which is the time to trim your wick. Your eggshell decorative scented candles are complete.

Cautionary advice

If using food colouring, when making your decorative scented candles, ensure you protect your surfaces and clothes. Food coloring can leave permanent stains.

It is also wise to cover the area when using your scented candles’ hot wax – which can also be harmful to your clothes and surfaces.

Most importantly, never leave your decorative scented candles unattended.

Further ideas and suggestions for decorative or scented eggshell candles

1. Try making enough eggshell decorative candles to fit in an egg carton – which can also be decorated.

2. An easy way to ensure your wick holders are stuck securely to the bottom of the eggshell is to use tweezers.

3. You can make an Easter themed dining table using your decorative  eggshell candles. Use eggshell candles as part of your Pascha celebration.

4. Share your decorative scented candles as gifts at Easter.

Materials needed:

Clean eggshells, water, food coloring, vinegar, microwavable candle wax, wicks, wick holders, hot glue.

Melt Scented Candles

At Melt, there is a huge collection of superb fragrance candles for every occasion - from Christmas candles and its signature Angel candles to exquisite white candles and rose scented candles.

Among Melt’s range are fashionable modern candles and traditional rustic candles.

In order to ensure every part is fragranced, each scented candle is hand-poured using the highest quality materials - sourced from long-established, specialist providers - without using synthetic ingredients.

For more information on decorative candles , scented candles or candles generally, visit http://themeltco.com.

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