Sunday, December 13, 2009

Crystaled Candles

Here is a quick and simple thing that you can do to turn so-so candles into WOW candles. First, you need some candles and some Epsom salt. Don't forget the Modge Podge either!



Pour the Epsom salt into a tray.



Paint the Modge Podge onto the candle. Paint it all over except the top.



Then roll your candle in the Magnesium Sulfate (Fancy words for Epsom salt!). If you need to, reapply more Modge Podge and re-roll in the salt to cover completely.



And there you have it! Beautiful "crystaled" candles.





The next time I do this, I am also going to add glitter to the Epsom salt, because who doesn't love a lot of glitter?!

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38 comments:

  1. PatriciaDecember 13, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    How adorable!

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  2. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingDecember 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    I have to get to making these candles before Christmas comes. So pretty!

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  3. RoeshelDecember 14, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    So pretty! I love all things sparkly! Great idea! Thanks for adding your creativity to the DIY holiday party!

    Roeshel

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  4. BellenDecember 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    All I can say is WOW!! This will work great on some dinged up candles I got for free (well, I had to pull them out of my neighbors' trash can). She got rid of them because they were dinged up - maybe this will be her Christmas present - she'll actually love it, we both 'recycle' a lot of stuff.

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  5. JessDecember 14, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    So cute! Does the salt stay on well?

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  6. Kasey at Thrifty Little BlogDecember 14, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I love it! It looks so easy to to, but the salt really makes a big impact!!

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  7. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    The candles look fabulous! So easy to do too! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  8. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I so love the look of this candle. What a great little tip. Come visit me & see what I've created this week. Be sure to leave a comment!

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  9. Mama ThompsonDecember 15, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    totally going to do this to my green candles on my dining table...they will look beautiful...thanks for the great idea!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!! I love these! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

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  11. steffanyDecember 15, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    These are beautiful!

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  12. arkieDecember 15, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Those are beautiful! Cute blog!

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  13. debDecember 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Awesome!! Great idea!! Happy holidays!
    *hugs*Ddeb

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  14. SyndiDecember 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Wow! Those are gorgeous and amazingly simple. Thanks for posting the instructions.

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  15. TonyaDecember 15, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Wow, I am impressed! Thanks for the easy idea!

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  16. BrookDecember 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I used red candles for mine and after they'd burnt several different times for a total of about 10 hours, they started to not look so crystal-like. I hope it is just the old candles I used!

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  17. Tammy @BeatriceBanksDecember 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Pretty candles. Just ran across your blog and I must follow b/c I have a beautiful red head. Your blog is bound to be great! Merry Christmas!

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  18. ValerieDecember 15, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Fabulous!!! I am filing this one away for future use at thecraftersfilebox.com.

    Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  19. JillDecember 16, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Such a great idea ~ thank you for sharing!

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  20. ~KimberlyDecember 16, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I'm thinking of about a dozen candles in my house I could do this to! Love the idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Old Time CindyDecember 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Such a cute idea! Quick and thrifty, too! Happy Holidays!
    Living it up at Lakewood,
    Cindy

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  22. Steph @ somewhatsimpleDecember 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    I love these!

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  23. Ally's CornerDecember 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Oh my goodness that's a great idea. I'm so trying this.

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  24. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsDecember 18, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Your project is spotlighted today at NewlyWoodwards. =)

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  25. Dena PickleDecember 18, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I have got to try this one!
    Dena

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  26. Andy PorterDecember 18, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Genius to use Epsom!! I like the look of glitter, but I can't stand to work with it! I could handle salt! Love it!

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  27. Decor To AdoreDecember 18, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Such loveliness has me swooning with happy sighs.

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  28. SusanDecember 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    What a great, simple idea.
    Susan

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  29. Funky Junk InteriorsDecember 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Love your version of this one! So pretty on the blue. Looks like a fresh winter day!

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!

    FJ Donna

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  30. LissaDecember 20, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Who knew Epsom Salt was so multi-purpose? I also saw a girl who used them as snow in the bottom of glass candle jars. They look great!

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  31. hjnDecember 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Awesome! I always wanted to know how to do this!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  32. Its So Very CheriDecember 21, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    That is gorgeous. Thanks for posting to the party. I will have to try this. I also like the idea of craving into my candle. I may have to combine the two ideas.
    Cheri

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  33. Its So Very CheriDecember 22, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Sorry I am getting by so late but I wanted to let you know you have been featured.

    Cheri

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  34. UnknownDecember 22, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Awesome! So easy, yet so beautiful!

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  35. JenDecember 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Yet another use for epsom salt. I love it and would have never guessed the secret ingredient.

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  36. Gina @ MoneywiseMomsDecember 22, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks for a simple and frugal tutorial. I just love these!

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  37. Barbara JeanDecember 23, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    these are really pretty

    what happens to the mod podge, or E. salts when you burn them? or are they just deocrations?

    barbara jean

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