Monday 19 May 2014

Candle Craft


Its been another roasting hot day here today, so what better time to go on a candle-making workshop - we must have been mad to book this in May, next time please remind me to do this in November :) One of my friends, Dijana, arranged the workshop. Dijana has a craft business, Dijdesign, and like me, is always looking out for new crafts to try. The session was at Dijana's house, and was run by Sarah of  CandleByEvents. There were only 4 of us so it was a small and cosy affair, with lots of chatting and laughter. We each made a pillar candle, floating candles, a container candle and a beeswax candle, choosing colours, shapes, and fragrances. We melted, poured, fragranced and waited for the candles to set....








The last time I made candles was when I was in the Girl Guides a looooong time ago. Well actually I made one candle. Singular. I'm sure the basic principles were the same back then, but my teenage efforts resulted in a sludgy browny candle that wouldn't light, whereas today .... well .... judge for yourselves ....







Pretty good for a second attempt I'd say :) I have to say, making these was a really relaxing way to spend a few hours; lighting them and having a cuppa and some cake was a very relaxing way to round off my day too :)

14 comments:

  1. Your candles are so cute. It sounds like a fun little activity with friends.

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  2. What a fun day. Your candles see very pretty and look lovely sat next to that yummy cake, roses and jar cosy... I love that blue and white stripe by the way :-) Have a great week Jill, love Tracey x

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    1. Thanks Tracey, that was the last of the birthday cake :)

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  3. You can't beat a day crafting with friends. x

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    1. especially when its something easy and can't really go wrong!

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  4. Sounds like you had a great time, although as you say maybe nearer Xmas would be even better - think of the xmas pressies you could hand make! What you made is lovely, I especially like those floating candles.
    Gill xx

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    1. I so want to have a go again at Christmas, they'd be great teacher presents I think.

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  5. I love them and it looks like a lot of fun to make them.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Thanks Meredith, loads of fun, my favourites are the red hearts <3
      Jillxo

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  6. Looks like you had a great time and the candles turned out really well.

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    1. Thanks Mitzi :) Hope you are well, haven't seen you around lately xx

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  7. I love your candles :) I had a go at candle-making when I was a child too. After seeing your lovely results, I think I'll have to give it another try!
    Cathy x

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    1. Hi Cathy, will look forward to seeing your results :)
      Jillx

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