Terrarium-Style Candles for a Touch of Greenery and Ethereal Light

Terrarium-Style Candles for a Touch of Greenery and Ethereal Light

Looking for a unique and eco-friendly way to combine candle making and succulent gardening? Look no further than DIY succulent terrarium candles! This creative project allows you to create decorative candles that incorporate succulent-themed designs or tiny succulents embedded in wax, or even transform candle jars into succulent terrariums once the candle is used. Here's a step-by-step guide for both styles based on popular methods.

Succulent-Themed Candle (Wax Succulent Shapes)

1. Gather Supplies: You'll need wax (soy or paraffin), succulent-shaped molds, candle wicks, fragrance oils (optional), dye colours, a double boiler, and a heat-safe container for pouring.
2. Melt the Wax: Use a double boiler to melt wax slowly until it becomes fully liquid.
3. Add Color and Fragrance: Mix in candle dye and fragrance oils as desired.
4. Pour into Succulent Molds: Carefully pour the melted wax into succulent-shaped molds and allow them to cool and harden fully.
5. Arrange Your Succulent Candles: Once hardened, remove them from molds and arrange them on or around a larger candle base for a succulent garden candle effect.

Succulent Terrarium Candle Jar (Reuse Candle Jars into Plant Terrariums)

1. Prepare the Jar: After burning your candle completely, remove leftover wax by freezing and popping it out, or melting and discarding it carefully.
2. Create Drainage Layer: Add a 1-2 inch layer of small stones or pebbles at the bottom of the clean jar to allow drainage.
3. Add Activated Charcoal: Pour a thin layer of activated charcoal over the stones to help with odor control and keep the terrarium fresh.
4. Add Potting Soil: Use sterile succulent or cactus potting mix to fill the jar enough for roots to establish (about 2-3 inches).
5. Plant Succulents: Gently remove succulents or cactus plants from nursery pots, shaking off excess soil. Place them inside the jar using tweezers or small tools for precision in tight spaces. Arrange varied heights and textures aesthetically.
6. Add Decorative Elements: You can add moss, small stones, or decorative items like shells or figurines to embellish your terrarium.
7. Water Lightly: Mist the plants slightly and avoid overwatering as succulents prefer dry conditions.
8. Close or leave open: Depending on your jar type and plant preferences, you may cover the terrarium or leave it open for air exchange.

Tips

• If making the terrarium as a gift or centerpiece, test the setup for a month to ensure plant health.
• Use long tweezers, chopsticks, or small tongs to handle plants inside narrow jars.
• Avoid potting soil with fertilizer to limit rapid growth.
• Reuse candle jars for an eco-friendly project combining candle crafting and succulent gardening.

If using beeswax, it should be white so it can be dyed. Pour dyed wax into succulent molds. This terrarium candle holder works well as a centerpiece for botanical table decor. Enjoy creating your own DIY succulent terrarium candles!

1. This eco-friendly project allows you to create home-and-garden decorations by both crafting succulent-themed candles and transforming candle jars into lifestyles home-and-garden displays with succulent terrariums.
2. By upcycling candle jars after their wax is used, you can not only create a unique succulent terrarium but also contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle home-and-garden environment.

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