You don't realize how easy it is to make a handmade candle until you are encouraged to take the plunge. Although the fastest and easiest option is to go to the store and buy one, it has nothing to do with the experience of creating one from scratch. In fact, this craft is often used as a therapy, as it is a great help to submerge the mind in a state of peace and calm, de-stress and relieve anxiety. In addition, it is a very fun and recommended activity to do with family and children.
Handmade candles can be created in many different ways and with all kinds of designs, it is something totally personal and that tests the imagination and creativity. There are many materials with which candles are made, although one of the most original is sea shells. A perfect theme for this time of year.
The first thing to keep in mind when making seashell candles is how to get those shells. The reason is that you should avoid getting them directly from the beach, since it is not advisable to take them with you because you would be interfering with the prosperity of diversity and the natural course. Those shells that remain empty in the sand still have a lot to contribute: the formation of new sand, the contribution of nutrients to the organisms of the ecosystem and the refuge of other animals, such as crabs.
For this reason, the best option will be to resort to those that you already have at home, if necessary, or through the shopping list. That is, going to the fishmonger for specimens to be cooked, such as scallops or even sea urchins. In this way, responsible consumption will be carried out and resources will be used to the maximum in an environmentally friendly manner.
Once you have a few sea shells to start the craft, you only have to gather four more ingredients: paraffin, candle wicks, dyes, and flavorings.
