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How To Create A Oyster Shell Tea Light Candle

Filed Under: oyster shells, diy and craftFebruary 18, 2019

How To Create A Oyster Shell Tea Light Candle that makes a perfect centerpiece

Welcome to March Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop hosted by My Pinterventures, This month I choose to create an oyster shell tea light candle DIY. These small tea lights holders are perfect beach theme table decor. I had seen them on Pinterest and got inspired.

I love using candles at my parties and many of you know that follow my blog I love using oyster shells for many of my coastal home decor projects. This year my son is getting married and I am in charge of the rehearsal dinner. I have decided to use an oyster shell tea light candle as part of the beach table centerpieces. I am going for a beach theme.  I will need about 25 oyster shell candles. That means I need a few weeks to prepare.

What you need to make these.

There are many types of wax to use to make the tea lights.  I decided on soy wax. You can buy a kit of soy candle wax and wicks at Amazon along with a centering device.  The wax is natural and will burn clean and smooth. There is no worry about the unhealthy chemical that is found in traditional paraffin wax.

When selecting the oysters make sure you select ones that can stand and don’t tilt, otherwise, the wax will drip out of the shell when pouring. Make sure you clean them first. Cleaning post here. You can keep them natural or paint them gold.

    • Oyster Shell
    • Wicks
    • Centering Device
    • Soy Candle Wax
    • A Stainless Steel Pot (to melt the wax)


 Prepare The Wicks.

Cut the wicks to 1 1/2 inch length. Use the centering device to center the wick. This device will hold it firmly in the oyster shell.

 Melt the Wax

You will need 1 lb of soy wax which will make about small 25 oyster shell tea lights. Each oyster shell holds 2 tbsp of wax.

The pot you use should be designated for candle making, so don’t pick anything that you use every day. It’s tough to remove wax from the bottom of a pot. Check out flea market for used stainless steel pots. Measure 1 cup at a time into the pot and place it on the burner. The wax will melt in minutes. It only takes 15 minutes for the wax to harden.

 

I love the way they turned out and excited to use them for my son’s rehearsal dinner in May. These tea lights are also perfect for beach wedding table centerpieces.

For more oyster shell projects: oyster shell mirror, oyster shell candle holder, oyster shell wreath.

See other Pinterest inspired projects at our blog hop.

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Debbee – Debbee’s Buzz  •  Bri – Halfpint Design  •  Julie – Sum of their Stories
T’onna – Sew Crafty Crochet  •  
Beverly – Across the Boulevard  •  Debra – Shoppe No. 5
Roseann – This Autoimmune Life  •  Cherryl – Farm Girl Reformed
Leslie – Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After • Kelley – Simply Inspired Meals
Lydia – Lydia’s Flexitarian Kitchen  •Joanne – Our Unschooling Journey
Kristie – Teadoddles  •  Gail – Purple Hues and Me  •  Ashley – Emory Farm
 Kristie – Love My Little Cottage  •  Crissy – First Day of Home
Habiba – Craftify My Love  •  Marie – The Inspiration Vault  •  Emily – Domestic Deadline
Lauren – Mom Home Guide  •  Maria – Simple Nature Decor
Alexandra – Eye Love Knots  •  Lynne – My Family Thyme   Terri – Our Good Life
Marci – Stone Cottage Adventures  •  Terrie – Decorate & More with Tip
Susan – SuzerSpace  •  Kim – Kimspired DIY  •  Pili – My Sweet Things
Kelli – K’s Olympic Nest  •  Erin – The DIY Nuts  •  Shirley – Intelligent Domestications

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  1. Jenny says

    February 19, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    Great tutorial and these look so pretty on your table.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 20, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenny! I loved making them.

      Reply
  2. Beverly says

    February 20, 2019 at 4:00 am

    These are lovely and they will be wonderful for a wedding rehearsal dinner. These have been on my to make list for a while – I’ve pinned lots of them. I need to make the time to do them.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 20, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks, hope you make some, They are really easy to make a matter of minutes.

      Reply
  3. Mother of 3 says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Those came out great and I bet they’ll be a huge hit at the rehearsal dinner. Pinned.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks so much, will head over to yours later today.

      Reply
  4. Pili says

    February 20, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    Those look so chic, Maria. I never thought there could be a device to center the wicks and keep them in place. Pinning for future reference

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      February 21, 2019 at 12:08 am

      Yeah, me too, The device is pretty easy to use. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Crissy says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    These are so cool, Maria! I’m inspired to make my own candles after reading your post. They are going to look lovely at the rehearsal dinner.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 21, 2019 at 12:06 am

      Crissy, I hope you do they are super easy to make. Have a great week.

      Reply
  6. Debbee M says

    February 21, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    Maria, these would go great with my sealife tableware out on the covered porch. Once summer comes to Pittsburgh, I’ll have to give them a try.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 22, 2019 at 12:13 am

      Thanks so much Debbie, they are great on the tables for soft lighting.

      Reply
  7. Gail M Griffin says

    February 22, 2019 at 12:29 am

    What a cool way to make candles, especially for a beach theme rehearsal dinner! They turned out lovely!

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:14 am

      Thanks so much, my friend. Thanks for connecting.

      Reply
  8. Roseann Hampton says

    February 22, 2019 at 1:44 am

    Such a pretty way to add a special touch to the table! Pinning!

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:15 am

      Thanks so much, its been fun creating them.

      Reply
  9. Lauren | Mom Home Guide says

    February 22, 2019 at 2:14 am

    Very nice! I love your oyster shell tea lights! Best of wishes to your son and his financee!

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  10. Julie Briones says

    February 22, 2019 at 4:58 am

    Love your ability to use oyster shells in so many creative and imaginative ways, Maria! Thanks for sharing on Homestyle Gathering!

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 23, 2019 at 1:53 am

      That’s such a nice thing to say. Have a blessed weekend.

      Reply
  11. Shirley Wood says

    February 22, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    These are going to be the Wow factor on the tables for your sons rehearsal dinner. I love how easy they are to make.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 23, 2019 at 1:52 am

      Thanks so much, they are going to blend well with the beach theme.

      Reply
  12. Debra says

    February 22, 2019 at 11:36 pm

    These are so lovely. The candles will add sparkle and shine and a little bling.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      February 23, 2019 at 1:52 am

      Thanks Debra, heading over to your tonight,

      Reply
  13. Erlene says

    February 24, 2019 at 3:29 am

    I have a ton of oyster shells sitting outside waiting for a project. This looks like a great way for me to create something functional for our home. BTW – did you paint the insides with gold paint?

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 24, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      Erlene, I did paint some gold and left some plain. Glad you like them.

      Reply
  14. Erin says

    February 24, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    These are very elegant. I love how you staged your pictures to showcase what you created!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      February 24, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks so much! I truly enjoyed this project. Have a wonderful week.

      Reply
  15. Kelli says

    February 25, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Such an affordable and pretty element to add to your tablescape. Love the touch of gold. Looks beautiful next to your dishes. Appreciate all the tips you provided.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      February 25, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks so much! It was a fun challenge.

      Reply
  16. Marci says

    March 3, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Your tea light candles are so chic! They look wonderful with your dishes! I didn’t know about the wick centering tool. Thanks for all the tips for getting the candle centered and balanced on an organic base. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    • Maria Brittis says

      March 3, 2019 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks Marci, Glad you like them.

      Reply
  17. Lynne says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    These are such a clever, beautiful project! They look lovely on your tablescape and I am sure that they will add a wonderful touch to the rehearsal dinner!

    Reply
  18. Emily says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    What a beautiful tablescape for a rehearsal or even a wedding! I love how they turned out.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      March 7, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      Emily, glad you like them.

      Reply
  19. Habiba says

    March 11, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    What a wonderful candle DIY. I have been eyeing those in a long time but never felt 100 % the need to recreate them. Your oyster candles on the other hand… I love nature crafts, I love the beach, I love sea food. Excellent combination. I will make sure to pin it to my wedding inspiration board, too, as I think they look fabulous on a set table.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 11, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks for connecting and enjoying my candle. Thanks for pinning. I’m happy to hear we have lots in common when it comes to nature.

      Reply
  20. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen says

    March 11, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    They’re so pretty with your tablescape! Nice project!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 12, 2019 at 1:41 am

      Thanks so much for visiting.

      Reply

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Hi there! Welcome To Simple Nature Decor. I’m Maria and I am a home decor blogger for over 7 years. I live in beautiful Coastal South Carolina. I love to bring what’s beautiful in nature into your home. My goal is to inspired you to decorate with nature inspired ideas… For collaborations contact me [email protected]

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