Fill Your Planters With Candles For A Whole New Ethereal Look
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Most gardeners have an assortment of planters lurking in the shed, waiting to be useful again. After all, who can resist the lure of a cute new plant pot? If your collection of planters has outgrown the number of plants you have, it might be time to try something different. Plant pots have always played second fiddle to the plant they contain, but that's about to change. Bring your planters into the limelight by reusing them as candle holders.
How to make it work depends on the size of the planter. Smaller planters are ideal candidates to be filled with wax and actually become earthy candles. Making your own candles isn't hard at all. You'll need wax, a wick, and a stick to stabilize the wick while the wax sets. Otherwise, buy wax that comes with all the extras, such as the American Soy Organics Microwaveable Soy Wax Beads. Create multiple small candles and use them on your mantelpiece to add a magical glow to a room.
While it's not practical to fill large planters with wax, they can still be used to stunning effect. The key is to create a higher platform within the planter to hold the candles close enough that they can be seen over the rim. Find the right size drip tray to fit snuggly into the planter. Pack rocks or stones underneath it for extra stability if needed. Position a collection of candles on the drip tray and surround them with ivy or bougainvillea clippings.
Reused planters that bring delicate light both indoors and out
Of course, there's nothing stopping you from creating a large planter candle. Use a shallower planter and add multiple wicks for an extravagant display that exudes warm elegance. Melt down the wax by boiling it in a pot. Let it cool down to around 135 degrees Fahrenheit before pouring it into your planter. Leave it for 24 hours, and then trim your wicks to the desired length. You can even reuse old spices to craft the best homemade candles for every season that fill the air with a gentle aroma, such as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg around fall. Where spices fall short, essential oils can add the breezy scents of springtime blossoms like rose, jasmine, or ylang ylang.
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It's undeniable that making your own candle arrangements is a brilliant way to repurpose planters inside and outside your home. While indoor candles are easy to manage, using candles outdoors can be a little trickier. If your patio is protected from the wind, using planter candle arrangements will add a magical feel to the space. Windy patios can still bask in the glow of candlelit planters with some help from technology. Replace regular wax candles with flickering, flameless candles such as the Afineth Large Outdoor Candles with Remote. Match the size of your battery-operated candle to the size of your planter, decorate with greenery, and even the windiest outdoor space can enjoy the glow.
Using candles is an easy way to take your planters from boring to beautiful. In return, planters create a rich backdrop for the play of flickering candlelight. Whereas regular glass candleholders sparkle, the rough texture of terracotta, or the smooth gleam of ceramics, offer a soothing glow.