Bring the outside in using fresh herbs and flowers in this soothing homemade candle. This quick and easy craft idea will take you no time at all and soon you'll be able to sit back and enjoy the sense of calm from your brand new candle - these are also perfect homemade gifts for family and friends, especially if you're on a budget!
What you will need
White candle, chopped into small pieces
Heat-resistant glass bowl
5 drops of Rosemary pure essential oil - we used one from Holland and Barrett
Sprigs of rosemary, sage and thyme
Flowers from the garden
Clip top spice jar - ours is from Lakeland
Pre-waxed wick assemblies for soya wax - you can get these from Hobbycraft
What to do
Heat a saucepan of water until simmering
Put the candle pieces in a glass bowl, then place the bowl over the saucepan. Keep stirring until the candle has melted, then stir in the rosemary oil
Arrange the herb springs and flowers in the glass jar
Add the wick, ensuring that it is in a central position
Pour in the melted wax and leave to set
