Twisted candles are increasingly becoming an interior design staple.
There are multitudes of taper candle designs that are stunning for any person’s home. Problem is, they’re pretty expensive – almost $10 or more per candle! I’m of the mind that you should work smart and save, so today I’m showing how you can achieve the look of twisted candles for a lot less.
These candles bring a unique element into any space and can help modernize dated looks which works perfectly with the Best Wall Clock as it suits every surrounding beautifully. I’m honestly thinking about making a few of these for my wedding decor. They’re so much fun to make and even more fun to look at.
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You can also buy candles from Hobby Lobby – they offer more color options and they are a bit cheaper than Michaels.
Warm the candles
The best way to make your own twisted candles is to fully submerge your candles in hot water – not boiling water. You don’t want to melt the wax. Let them sit in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes so that the candle sticks are moldable. You will see the candles have a slight bend when you remove them from the water. You can gather hot water from your sink but you can microwave or boil water if you allow it to cool before placing the candles inside.
Flatten the Center
In order to achieve the best results, use a rolling pin or smooth cylindrical glass, to flatten the center of the candlesticks. You can decide how far you want to roll up and down, but make sure you don’t roll the bottom so it will still fit inside a candlestick holder. You may need to apply a bit of pressure for them to flatten enough.
Mold and Twist by Hand
Next, begin twisting the candle by holding opposite ends of the candle and rotating in different directions. Do this gently and carefully so you don’t over-twist and break the candle. You can also take this time to bend and mold the candle into alternative shapes, whether it was a bend look or if you want a self-standing candle.
If you want to make the double ended candle that I made, you can join the two ends by sticking a toothpick into both ends or by using some super-glue to fuse the ends together.
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Twisted candles are my new favorite home decor look. I wish I tried this before Christmas so I could have given them as gifts. They’re just so cute. Out of all the candles I molded, I only had one casualty, and it was my fault for not moving fast enough while the candle was still warm….cold candles snap lol.
Now keep in mind, you can also buy molds and make your own candles, if that’s something you prefer! It’s more of a process and will likely take a lot longer, but you can get some pretty stylish twisted candles this way too.
Let me know if you give this DIY a try!
This post was originally published on January 6th 2021 and updated on May 19th 2022.
