Make a Dried
Leaf Candle
by Belinda Mooney
Capture the beauty
of fall permanently in a candle. These leaf candles make a great project for the
kids that will give you a head start on your Christmas list.
Materials
Dried leaves
Paint brush
Parafin(small amount)
Candle 3" or 4"
Coffee can
Brown paper
Towel
Iron
Place dried leaves between 2 pieces brown bag and press, using
a dry iron on low temp. Iron on a hard surface like a countertop with towel
placed on it. Melt wax in coffee can in a pot of water. Let cool for 5 or 10
minutes. Dip paint brush into wax and paint wax onto candle and leaf. Repeat
procedure if necessary, until leaves are completely covered and firmly sealed
into candle.
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Belinda Mooney is the editor of Kids
Kreate
