Make Your Own Eggshell Votives - Big Big Forums

jalex · 02-26-2002, 09:41 AM

Eggshell Votives

Everything is reborn in spring, even Easter eggs, which can be transformed into votives for your table. Simple eggcups make a lovely base. First, make a hole in the top of each egg with a pin; enlarge the holes, and pour out the yolks. Clean shells, then dye them with food coloring (follow package directions). Nestle shells in a carton. Cut wire-core wicks to 4 inches long, flatten one end, and fasten in shell with a bit of warm wax. Using a funnel, fill shells with hot wax (tinted with dye pellets). Let the wax cool. Trim the wicks, and light.

heymom · 02-26-2002, 01:39 PM

Oh these are lovely .I'm going to make some for the table on Easter Sunday .Thanks Jalex

reneep45 · 02-28-2002, 03:54 PM

cute !!!!!! thanks , i'll try this !!

KristenAmy1 · 03-01-2002, 04:18 PM

Wow! what a creative idea! thanks so much for sharing :-)

heymom · 03-09-2002, 08:07 PM

JALEX

I made these and they are beautiful ! ! ! They were also very easy to make .

rebekka · 03-09-2002, 11:23 PM

Cute! Where can I get those egg cup stand things they're sitting in?

Brie363 · 03-13-2002, 08:45 PM

Thanks Jalex! I'm a candle consultant, so there's never a day that goes by without a candle burning. I just love this idea!!! Can't wait to get started.

Brie363 · 03-20-2002, 12:41 AM

Yippeeeeee... I made them tonight. My hubby & daughter thought that they are way cool! I just was not too sure how full to fill them, or if when they burn the wick may lean and scorch and/or burn the shell. Sooooo, I'm burning one now with PartyLite's "Holiday Spices" scent inside to see how to adjust. Thanks again Jalex!!! What a wonderful idea. I'll be heading back home to PA for a visit this weekend and taking some of these for gifts...