Can you use mason jars as candle holders?

Mason jars make great, simple, rustic crafts. Combine the rustic simplicity of mason jars with the simple elegance of tealight candles, and you’ve got a lovely centerpiece for wedding receptions and a pretty adornment for your next backyard party.

How do you make a tea light holder for kids?

How to make Clay Tea Light Holders with Cookie Cutters

1. Prepare the clay. Roll out your clay to about 1.5cm.
2. Position the tea light. Place your tealight in the centre.
3. Cute the shape into the clay. Then place your cookie cutter over the top and cut out your shape (keeping the tea light in place).
4. Paint your clay tea light.

What can you do with mason jars for kids?

30 Fun Mason Jar Crafts for Your Home

1. Unicorn Slime Jars.
2. Glitter Dipped Mason Jars.
3. DIY Bug Repellant Mason Jar Luminaries.
4. Rain Cloud in a Jar.
5. Frosted Mason Jar Votives.
6. Summer Succulent Mason Jar Planters.
7. Fairies in a Jar.
8. DIY Apple Mason Jar.

Why did my glass candle explode?

Since the hotter area of the candle is generally the center and the wax pool becomes a little cooler as it spreads out to the edge, the hot splattering water/wax, and fire combination reaches out towards the glass container causing the candle to break or “explode.”

What do you fill Mason jars with?

You can use it to dispense salt, sure, but also try filling it with spices, grains, or even glitter in the craft room. A mason jar fits perfectly in the middle of a small, round chicken feeder.

What can I do with a mason jar?

10 of the Best Uses for Canning Jars

1. Storage. Mason jars are really just storage containers, albeit nicer-looking than my usual plastic ones.
2. Blender Jar.
3. Whipped Cream.
4. Transporting Lunch.
5. Overnight Oatmeal.
6. Single-Serving Veggies and Dip.
7. Packaging Food Gifts.
8. Baking.

How much wax do you need to make a votive candle?

Step 1 – Measure out the wax. The amount of wax required should be weighed out. You can make about eight votive candles per pound of wax.