The bar’s decoration is progressing nicely, and I’m enjoying discovering imaginative methods to showcase items we cherish! Two of our favorites: Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey (for him) and candles (for me). So, I combined these two elements (literally) and created some candle bottle decor that I’m really fond of.
Materials needed for melted candles:
Whatever you do, ensure to place aluminum foil beneath the bottles. I might have learned this lesson the hard way.
I discovered this box of candles at At Home. Candles that are 10-12 inches in length will work. To fit the candles into the bottles, heat the bottom of the candle with a lighter. After a few moments, insert it into the bottle while twisting and gently pressing down. You’ll notice that it pushes the candle in and enables you to adjust its position.
Here’s where the issue arises. Nowadays, taper candles are designed to not drip everywhere. Kudos to the modern candle makers. Thanks for improving things, and yet complicating matters. 🙁
There are several methods to actually encourage the wax to melt down the sides. Essentially, you’ll want to create a channel for the wax to flow down. After some trials, I found that igniting another candle to burn the channel while employing wax from the candle I was holding worked the best.
Don’t worry if that sounds confusing. Ultimately, you merely need to assist the candles to enable the wax to drip. Utilizing a lighter or another candle is the optimal method. Melt it to your liking, and you’re all set!
I’m extremely happy with how they turned out! It’s exactly the rugged candle bottle decor I needed for some shelves. I can’t wait to share more of the bar space with you! Don’t forget that I share plenty of updates on Instagram if you wish to follow me there!
