Making Beach Sand Candles

Making sand candles is a fun project that brings home the beach in a unique way.

The shape of your beach sand candles is determined by the space your create in the sand. You can scoop out a hole by hand or press something like a jar, glass, vase or bottle into the sand. To pick a great mold is part of the fun. And you might want to add some seasonal spice to your beach sand candles too.

For this DIY beach sand candle tutorial, head over to Craft and Creativity. Simply press a mold (a jar for example) into the sand, then pour the candle wax into the mold. The wick is held in place in the center with sticks.

Some lovely examples of beach sand candles, using different types of molds, including actual shells. From Martha Stewart.

Sand Wax Kit with Instructions from Etsy US

This sand candle was made right on the beach. To make sand candles right on the beach works pretty much the same way as the "sand in a bucket" version. Source no longer available.