The bar’s aesthetics are progressing, and I’m enjoying discovering inventive ways to showcase our favorite items! Two favorites of ours: Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey (for him) and candles (for me). So, I merged those two elements together (literally) and created some candle bottle decorations that I’m really fond of.
Supplies needed for melted candles:
Whatever you do, make certain to place aluminum foil beneath the bottles. I may or may not have figured this out the hard way.
I discovered this collection of candles at At Home. Candles that are 10-12 inches in length will do the trick. To insert the candles into the bottles, hold a lighter to the base of the candle to warm it up. After a few seconds, insert it into the bottle and twist while gently pressing down. This technique will push the candle in and help you straighten it out.
This is where the complication arises. Today’s taper candles are designed so they don’t drip everywhere. Kudos to modern candle makers for advancements, but this has ironically created new challenges. 🙁
There are several methods to encourage the wax to melt down the side. You essentially need to create a pathway for the wax to flow down. After various attempts, I discovered that lighting another candle to melt the pathway while simultaneously using wax from the candle I held worked best.
Don’t fret if that was unclear. In essence, you simply need to assist the candles in allowing the wax to drip. A lighter or another candle is the most effective method. Melt it to your desired appearance, and you’re set!
I’m absolutely thrilled with how they turned out! It’s just the rugged candle bottle decor I needed for some shelving. I’m excited to share more of the bar space with you! Remember, I post plenty of updates on Instagram if you’d like to follow me there!
