Our January dollar bin challenge was a tough one for me. We found those glass test tubes in the dollar section of Michaels (they have plastic ones at Target), and while they are so cool looking, I had no idea what the hay I was going to do with them.
The candle kinda reminded me of a candle and I’m pretty lucky to have clever friends with loads of crafty supplies. Amber from Bambu Earth had some soy candle wax and yummy smelling essential oils. Then I built the stand with a small block of wood and wire.
The test tube candle turned out pretty fantastic.
You’ll need: test tube, soy candle wax, wick, tacky wax, skewer, small block of wood, 24″ wire, Hot glue. {I found a small bird photo holder in the dollar bin at michaels too, and had planned to use that as the base… that didn’t work out. i.e. it wouldn’t stand up. But I love love love the industrial look of the one I designed myself so much better!}
We melted the soy wax and added some Birch Mint essential oil. This candle smells delish… kinda like this soap.
We jimmy-ed a mason jar and wash cloth as a stand for the test tubes.
Use the Tacky Wax to adhere the bottom of the wick to the bottom of the test tube.
Use the skewer to hold the wick in the center of the tube.
Fill the test tubes, being careful to keep the wick in the center of the tube.
{If the wick touches the sides as it burns, then it will turn the glass black.}
As the wax cools it may shrink a bit. We added a bit more melted wax to our candle would go all the way to the top.
Next you’ll hot glue the cork to the center of your block of wood.
Wrap your wire about 5 times around the tube, then bend the remaining wire parallel with the tube and stick the end into the cork.
Finally, put a small bead of hot glue on the bottom of the test tube to secure it to block of wood.
I just love this craft! I want to make a hundred more. Or how cute would it be if you did a long row of test tube candles!?!?!
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Paula says
This seems very dangerous. Isn’t the heat going to shatter the glass especially as the wick burns down. These tubes are super thin & NOT heat resistance.
Kara Noel Lawson says
They burnt great! But I would leave the candle unattended.
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
So, so cute. You are very creative and i just love your candle! I agree with you that a long row of test tube candles would be really nice! I would love if you would drop by and link this up to Celebrate It! blog party. It’s all about sharing how we celebrate the big and small moments of our everyday lives.
http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2015/01/celebrate-it-blog-party29.html
Dinah says
I would have never thought to do this! It’s such a great idea and I love the little stand too!!