These ombre taper candles are the perfect handmade gift for Mother’s Day!
I’ve been experimenting with candles alot recently. Once of my first forays into crafting with candles was this donut candle that I made from old wax I collected. Next, I tried my hand at making a candle from old wax using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, and then more recently I discovered you could paint a lovely pattern on candles like these heart painted ones.
I”ve been loving the shape of taper candles lately, and when I was thinking about a handmade gift idea for Mother’s day, I decided I wanted to have a go at upgrading some plain taper candles with an ombre effect. I used old wax from my stash as usual for this, so it felt like a great way to not only make a budget friendly gift but to also repurpose what might otherwise have gone to waste.
The ombre effect I managed to create is definitely not perfect, and the candles I used initially did become a bit bumpy, which I think was from the wax being too hot, however I’m still really pleased with them. I used an old ribbon that I had again saved from something else in the past, and so all in all this project didn’t cost me a penny. If you love this idea as much as me, please do share on social media and don’t forget to follow for updates!
Plain Taper Candle
Glass jar
Old coloured wax
Heat protective gloves