Hi there, awesome friends! It's me again, your 7-year-old crafty girl who loves gymnastics, dancing, her adorable baby sister, and of course, the planet! Today, I'm going to show you how we can make magical upcycled candles – they're not just fun to create, but they also help our planet smile with joy!
Are you ready for a crafting adventure? Let's go!
**Step 1: Gather Your Supplies**
First things first, let's gather everything we need. Here's our magical list:
- Empty glass jars (like the ones from jams or pickles)
- Old crayons or leftover candle wax (ask a grown-up for help!)
- Cotton wicks (these are like candles' tails!)
- A small pot or old can (to melt the wax)
- A big pot (for water, like a candle hot tub!)
- Wooden sticks or pencils (to hold the wicks in place)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paint, stickers, or ribbons (to decorate our jars!)
**Step 2: Clean and Decorate the Jars**
Let's give those empty jars a good scrub with soap and water. We want them to be sparkly clean! Now, it's time for the best part – decorating! I love using paint to draw flowers and stars, but stickers and ribbons are cool too! Let your imagination dance as you design your jar!
**Step 3: Prepare the Cotton Wicks**
Grab your cotton wicks and cut them a little taller than your jars. Then, ask a grown-up to help you glue one end of each wick to the bottom of your jar. This will make sure they stay in place when we pour the melted wax.
**Step 4: Melt the Wax**
Now, it's time for some magic! Ask a grown-up to help you put the old crayons or leftover candle wax into the small pot or old can. Put that pot in the big pot with some water (like a hot tub!). Grown-ups should use low heat to melt the wax. Be careful, it can get hot!
**Step 5: Pour the Wax**
With the melted wax ready, ask a grown-up to carefully pour it into your decorated jar. Wow, it's like watching colorful rainbows come to life!
**Step 6: Hold the Wicks**
Quickly, before the wax cools down, use the wooden sticks or pencils to hold the wicks straight in the middle. We want our candles to stand tall and proud!
**Step 7: Let It Cool**
Now, be patient and let your candles cool down completely. It's like waiting for a surprise party – so exciting!
**Step 8: Trim the Wicks**
Once the candles are all cool, trim the wicks to a good length, just like a ponytail! We don't want them too long, or our candles will have crazy hair!
**Step 9: Light It Up!**
Finally, the magical moment has arrived! Light your upcycled candle and watch it glow like the stars in the night sky. Feel the warmth and happiness it brings to your heart!
Hooray! You did it! Your upcycled candles are not just beautiful but also kind to the planet. Now you have a special gift for someone you love or a lovely decoration for your room!
Remember, crafting is not only fun, but it's also a way to show our love for the planet. By upcycling, we're giving old things a new life and helping the Earth stay healthy and happy!
Happy crafting and dancing, my fellow planet-savers!
Love,
Dulci
P.S. What shapes and colors did you use for your upcycled candles? Share your crafting adventures in the comments below! Let's inspire each other to create magic and protect our planet! 🕯️💃🌍
