This is a quick and easy craft that will shimmer up your home for the holidays. I only used things that I already had, candles from the fall season in orange, some epsom salt and mod podge. Easy peasy.
Spread some mod podge on each candle with a sponge brush, then roll the candle in epsom salt in a ratty old pan.
The result: sparkly shimmery candles for the holiday season that will instantly be upon us.
I promise they are cute when lit, I just am terrible at photographing them.
Those are not my tiny hands. They are my 5 year old’s hands. See? Easy enough for her? Easy enough for me. She even said to me yesterday while we were doing these, “Mommy, you are not very crafty. But you have some interesting ideas!”
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Genius. Epsom salts!!! Heading out tomorrow to snag me some! Thanks for the inspiration.
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So so smart, Emily!! I also love to spread the Epsom salts on a mirror like snow to gather around the candles for a centerpiece. Easy and fast!!
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Love it! Sounds like quite the little girl
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What a great idea to holiday-up some candles! Love the idea that you used Epsom salts.
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great idea, thanks!
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I love the look and the simplicity. Your daughter is a hoot! Thanks for sharing.
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Who would have thought to use epsom salt? You are BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Very cute! I have epsom salt on hand & can’t wait to make.
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Great craft! After I did the first pilar, I scooped up the leftover epsom salts, put it in a little jar and added red food coloring….shook jar after adding and now I can do a red candle!!
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very crafty and very cute! I love that you used what you had.
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i love the idea but im wondering if mod podge is flammable?
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Tks…
Great information! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks!…
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