Create these simple egg-shaped tapered candle holders for Easter!
Spring has sprung, although apparently there is some snow on the way (British weather!), which means Easter is just around the corner! I love bringing out a few bits of seasonal decor at various times of the year, and Easter is no exception. I’ve made several Easter crafts over the years; from ornaments to wreaths. Back in 2018 - the days when I had to spray paint out of a window for ventilation - I made some plaster egg decorations. I stumbled across them recently, and although they aren’t to my taste anymore, I thought I’d have a go at bringing them up to date and giving them a bit more of a purpose. I decorated them pretty neutrally and naturally, and really like how they turned out. Next time I think i’ll use a slightly thinner candle with more of a tapered appearance, but for now this is working nicely. Keep reading to find out what I used and for the step by step tutorial…
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First of all, make your own plaster egg decorations. To do this, carefully remove your egg from the shell. For more details head over to my post from a few years ago.
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Use the shell as a mould for your plaster of paris. Leave to set, remove the egg shell and sand.
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Drill a hole in the top using a drill. Keep increasing the size of your drill bit and work around the edges to make the hole large enough for your candle.
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To get a really nice snug fit, use a blade to carefully remove some of the wax on the bottom of your candle.
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Finally, paint your plaster egg in whatever colour you fancy and flick various colours, including lighter and darker shades, to give it a speckled effect.
