| p>Gel candles are simple to make and wonderful | | | | - Fragrant oil for scenting the candle, if desired. |
| to give as gifts. The beauty in them is that you | | | | - Lace or ribbon for decoration |
| can make them to suite any occasion or taste. | | | | Instructions |
| By using various glass containers, trinkets added | | | | - Secure the wick to the bottom of the |
| to the candle for décor and varying the | | | | champagne flute using hot glue. |
| scent each candle can be individualized to the | | | | - If using coloring or scented oil place in gel as it |
| recipient. Recipes for making gel candles are | | | | melts. |
| simple to arrive at. A wedding gel candle recipe is | | | | - Fill the flute partially with gel. |
| listed here to get you started, once you see how | | | | - Place the bride figurine in one flute, the groom in |
| easy personalizing them can be you'll be creating | | | | the other flute - if using inscribed flutes, make |
| your own recipes in no time at all. | | | | sure the bride is in the bride flute and the groom |
| Basics | | | | is in the groom flute. |
| The basis for all of the gel candles includes the | | | | - Continue filling with gel until approximately |
| following items: | | | | ¼ inch from rim. |
| - Candle gel | | | | - When gel sets, trim wick to approximately |
| - Wicks - preferably coated as they are easier to | | | | ¼". |
| work with | | | | - Tie a pretty ribbon or lace bow around the base |
| - Scissors for trimming the wick | | | | of the flute. |
| - Accessories as listed in the recipes | | | | Variations |
| Bride and Groom Candles | | | | - Instead of using a bride and groom, add plastic |
| Give the bride and groom a set of matching | | | | wedding bells as you fill the flute. Alternate layers |
| candles made using champagne flutes. Add a light | | | | of wedding bells and gel until you reach the top; |
| scent and color that corresponds to the wedding | | | | or, |
| color to make them even more special. If you | | | | - Use artificial flower petals that represent the |
| prefer to have the candle colored more like | | | | bouquet carried by the bride. |
| champagne, use a pale yellow color. | | | | These flutes make great keepsakes to remind |
| Items Needed: | | | | your favorite couple of their special day. |
| - Champagne flutes - plain or inscribed with "Bride" | | | | Simplicity |
| and "Groom" | | | | This recipe for making gel candles is just the |
| - If desired, small bride and groom figurine, small | | | | beginning of the ideas you can come up with. |
| ceramic wedding bells, or other wedding | | | | From fish aquarium candles to fruit jars, your only |
| celebration accessories you would like to add. | | | | limit is your imagination. Once you know how to |
| Make sure any items you choose are ceramic. | | | | make a basic gel candle the fun has just begun. |