Master class. DIY coffee bean candle
Purpose: interior design, gifts for family and friends.
Target: development creativity from teachers, parents.
Tasks: to form in teachers artistic taste, the desire to do something unusual with their own hands.
Decorative candles- quite a popular gift. They come in a variety of designs, scented or plain. You can make decorative scented candles with coffee beans. To do this you will need a little patience and desire to do New Year's holiday cozier, warmer and kinder.
In crafts from coffee beans, as in everything you do yourself, there is a piece of your soul and the warmth of your hands.
This is the coffee candle we will make
Required material:
Paraffin candles (one large candle takes 4 regular candles, which are sold in a hardware store, the price of one is 8.5 rubles)
Coffee beans
Cotton thread for wick
Various boxes for candle shapes
For aroma vanillin or flavored oils
Wax crayons
For ribbon decoration, jute twine
Wooden skewers
Iron ladle and olive jar
Step-by-step candle making:
1. Cut the juice box to a height of 12 cm, and twist the thread for the wick into two folds or crochet a chain. You can just take the one we take out of the broken candle.
2. Prepare paraffin.
To do this, you need to cover the table and prepare disposable napkins in case you suddenly have paraffin dripping somewhere.
We cut the candles and remove the wicks from them.
Then cut into smaller pieces (two and a half candles for the first portion with coffee beans, the rest for the second portion, which we will paint with wax crayons)
3. Prepare the mold for the candle.
In the bottom of the boxes, exactly in the middle, we make punctures for the wick with an awl. Lubricate internal surfaces boxes vegetable oil so that the finished candle can be removed without problems.
We thread the wick into the hole in the mold, tie a knot on the outside, securing the wick with tape, and at the same time protecting the paraffin from leaking out of the mold.
4. Pour coffee beans into the gap between the two boxes and hold the box tightly in the middle.
5. Pour paraffin into tin can and put it on water bath, over low heat, do not let the paraffin boil, stir with a skewer. Add a pinch of vanillin for flavor. (I flattened the jar a little with pliers to make it easier to pour liquid paraffin)
Today there are many interior decorations. Everyone knows that candles can add that unique touch of coziness to any room. And the warmth of a living flame will warm anyone on warm winter evenings.
Not a single guest can ignore such an original product that was made with my own hands. On the eve of the holiday you can decorate your home. This will be an amazing decoration for the room.
To make one like this original craft with your own hands, you need to purchase 3 candles, coffee beans and a pack of small juice. Choose a juice box whose shape you like, since the future candle will harden in this cardboard box.
Don't get too hung up on which candles to buy for. As a result, the product will be decorated with coffee beans. Therefore, it is better to stock up on ordinary white candles, which are inexpensive, about 15 rubles apiece.
The craft will harden in this cardboard juice box. As a result, it will have a rectangular shape.
1. We begin to prepare the mold
First you need to prepare a box in which the candle will harden. To do this, you need to cut the juice packaging, as shown in the photo.
2.Working with candle material
Two candles must be grated on a coarse grater. In addition, you can chop it with a knife, whichever is more convenient for you. The main task is to grind the candle.
Never throw away the wick. It will be useful for a new craft.
3.Paraffin heating
Once the paraffin has been crushed, it must be heated. This should only be done using a water bath. To do this, you need to preheat large saucepan with water. When it boils, place a bowl of paraffin on top of the water. In fact, you don’t need to pay special attention to how the material melts; it won’t burn in any case. This process will take approximately 5 minutes.
4.Continue to prepare the form
While the paraffin is melting in a water bath, you can continue preparing rectangular shape for a candle.
Take a wick and a simple pencil or pen. Wind the rope as shown in the photo. The wick must be in the center, there is no need to tie anything.
It should reach the bottom edge of the cardboard box.
5.Filling
Meanwhile, the paraffin has completely melted. It became transparent, a little thicker than water.
Carefully remove the bowl and pour the liquid into the box.
Please note that the cardboard form does not need to be lubricated with anything beforehand.
Then we put the craft away for about two hours in a cool place. In a warm place, paraffin will harden longer.
6.Formation of a candle
Once the paraffin has completely hardened, you need to remove the finished candle from the mold. To do this, we will use a stationery knife. Carefully cut the cardboard from top to bottom on one side. In fact, detaching the craft from the mold is not difficult. Unfortunately, the box in which the product was made will not be suitable for the next use.
7.Craft decoration
Grate the remaining candle. And melt it again in a water bath. Now you can start designing your product using coffee.
Materials
household candles
coffee beans
thick cotton thread for the wick
shape (beer can)
scotch
scissors
small saucepan
Manufacturing method:
I bought regular household candles at the store. Melted paraffin candles in a water bath.
I prepared the form. I took a 1L beer can. Having punched a hole in the bottom of the jar, I secured the wick with tape (I took the wick from a household candle). At the top, I tied the wick to a ruler and placed the ruler in the slot on the edges of the jar. (photo 2;3)
I removed the wick threads from the melted paraffin. I poured ground coffee into it and simmered it in a water bath for 10-15 minutes (the aroma was amazing in the kitchen).
I poured our paraffin into the mold (pre-place the mold in cold water). I don’t pour out all the paraffin, I reserve it for gravy and decorations. As the paraffin cools, I add it to the formed depressions. Leave the form with our candle in cold water until completely hardened.
Carefully remove the form. If it is difficult to remove, then outside pour over the mold hot water. In order for the bottom of the candle to be even, I melt it all in the same saucepan (I place the bottom of the candle on the bottom of the saucepan).
Useful tips
If you are a true coffee lover, and this drink is not only a means of awakening for you, but also a way to relax after a stressful working day, That scented candle with the smell of coffee - this is what you need.
A candle is a symbol of comfort and family hearth. And if this candle, moreover, is made with your own hands , it can also be an ideal gift for a loved one.
To make a coffee scented candle at home, you will need the following ingredients and equipment:
1. Small paper coffee cup
2. 1-2 tablespoons of used coffee
3. Paper towel
4. 1 cup candle wax
5. Wick
6. Scissors
7. Small saucepan
8. Metal or glass bowl for mixing ingredients
How to make candles with your own hands
So, the next time you finish your tea or coffee from a cardboard cup, don’t rush to throw it away.
Showing a little creative imagination, repurpose the glass into a homemade candle.
1. To create the base for your future candle, take one glass of the remains of a burnt candle (candle wax).
Place it in a small saucepan or heatproof container and heat in a steam bath for 5 minutes.
Be careful to ensure that the wax is completely melted.
How to make a candle at home
2. Prepare a paper coffee cup. Wash and dry it thoroughly. Take dry coffee grounds or pre-dried coffee cake.
Candle wick can be found in specialized stores. Place the wick in the center of the cup, then cover the base with a layer of ground coffee.
3. Carefully pour half of the melted wax into the cup over the coffee grounds, reserving the rest for the top of the candle. Allow the wax to harden for about 20 minutes.
4. Then pour the next spoonful of ground coffee onto the layer of already frozen cooled wax. Heat the remaining wax in a steam bath and pour it over the second layer of coffee, thus completing the formation of the candle.
5. Let the candle cool for at least one hour, then carefully cut the glass that serves as its frame.
If necessary, line the edges of the candle with a paper towel. and cut the end of the wick so that the candle turns out neat and beautiful.
Yours coffee scented candle is ready , you can enjoy the subtle aroma of your favorite drink.
How to make a candlestick with your own hands
Aromatherapy lovers can also be advised to make an original candlestick. A candlestick with the scent of cinnamon not only sounds, but also looks quite original. You will need a minimum of imagination and even less time.
All you need is small jar, glue ( glue gun), cinnamon sticks, which can be found in stores with various spices and incense.
A candle is a symbol of comfort and family hearth. And if this candle is also made by yourself, it can also be an ideal gift for a loved one.
To make a coffee-scented candle at home, you will need the following ingredients and equipment:
1. Small paper coffee cup
2. 1-2 tablespoons of used coffee
3. Paper towel
4. 1 cup candle wax
6. Scissors
7. Small saucepan
8. Metal or glass bowl for mixing ingredients
So, the next time you finish your tea or coffee from a cardboard cup, don’t rush to throw it away.
With a little creativity, repurpose the glass into a homemade candle.
1. To create the base for your future candle, take one glass of the remains of a burnt candle (candle wax). Place it in a small saucepan or heatproof container and heat over a steam bath for 5 minutes. Be careful to ensure that the wax is completely melted.
2. Prepare a paper coffee cup. Wash and dry it thoroughly. Take dry coffee grounds or pre-dried coffee cake. Candle wicks can be found in specialty stores. Place the wick in the center of the cup, then cover the base with a layer of ground coffee.
3. Carefully pour half of the melted wax into the cup over the coffee grounds, reserving the rest for the top of the candle. Allow the wax to harden for about 20 minutes.
4. Then pour the next spoonful of ground coffee onto the layer of already frozen cooled wax. Heat the remaining wax in a steam bath and pour it over the second layer of coffee, thus completing the formation of the candle.
5. Let the candle cool for at least one hour, then carefully cut the glass that serves as its frame.
If necessary, line the edges of the candle with a paper towel and trim the end of the wick to ensure a neat and beautiful candle.
