What you'll make
Picture the end of the night: every guest heads home with a little tin candle in their pocket, your names and date on the lid. A few weeks later they light it on a quiet evening and the room smells like lavender and your wedding. About $1.02 a guest.
Materials (per item)
- small metal tin with lid · 1holds the candle$0.44
- soy wax flakes · 45 g (1.6 oz)the candle itself$0.29
- candle wick with metal base · 1the part you light$0.07
- lavender candle scent oil · 3 ml (2/3 tsp)gives the candle its smell$0.20
- round white sticker labels · 2names on lid, safety note underneath$0.02
- DIY cost each$1.02
Tools
- Kitchen scale
- Pouring pitcher or heatproof glass jug
- Saucepan
- Candy or digital thermometer
- Wick stickers or a glue dot
- Clothespins or wick bars
- Spoon
- Printer
- Paper towels
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