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Making Candles from Old Candles

First Grade Recycled Crafts Activities: Making Candles from Old Candles

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Reduce, reuse, recycle. Almost everyone knows that phrase, but not all kids understand what it means. If you need a fun way to teach your kids about recycling, try this project that transforms leftover candle stubs into a brand new candle. This makes a great Earth Day project, but can be used any time of the year.

What You Need:

  • Candle stubs (they can be any colors, just be sure there's no glitter or pressed flowers, etc. in them)
  • Hammer
  • Metal can such as a pineapple or coffee can
  • Large saucepan
  • Wicks or kitchen twine (available at craft stores)
  • Pencil
  • Molds (like glass jars, little glass cups, old tea cups, tin cans, etc.)
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Dye and/or scents for candle making (optional)
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