Candle Decorations – Rosepetals, Rosebuds, Lavender, Jasmine, Gomphrena, Chrysantherum

Today’s article is about dried flowers for candles. You may recall the loaded candles we wrote about last year. Well, these are some pretty botanicals you can purchase to add to the tops of your candles. Loaded candles or botanical candles are very popular right now and are really pretty to gift to family and friends. We get lots of comment about candles with flowers on top and if they are safe to burn.

You should remove the items as the candle burns down, as always candles should NEVER be left unattended, allowing you the opportunity to pop the potentially flammable items out when they come too close to the flame.

Great Variety: The kit contains 9 most beautiful popular flowers for you apply for various purposes: Rose buds, Rose petals, Lavender, Jasmine Flower, Yellow Chrysanthemum, Forget me not, Lily Flower, Red and Purple Gomphrena, each 10gr-20gr/pack.
Natural and Safe: These flowers are planted and dried in Vietnam, completely without chemicals and addings. Miw Piw has the best quality products that you can use for any kind of DIY activities: nail, jewelry, cosmetic making or aromatherapy.
DIY with Full of Joy: These gorgeous colorful flowers will make your decoration ideas, candles making, resin jewelry, bath bombs, perfume sachets more appealing and precious. Just relax and enjoy.
Natural Skincare Therapy: These flowers contain organic substances that prevent aging and soften your skin so you can easily create your own cleanser, moisturizer, inflammation reliever, soap, toner, lotion, perfume, lip balm, … that is most suitable for you.
Perfect Gifts: Each type of flowers is packed in a separate bag and put together in a charming designed box which will become an ideal stunning gift for your love ones.

Hubcap Creatures is the creative project of British sculptor Ptolemy Elrington, who has transformed discarded hubcaps into captivating sculptures of wildlife. Operating from Brighton, Elrington has been crafting these unique pieces since the late 1990s, turning everyday automotive debris into stunning representations of animals from the natural world.

The artistic process behind Elrington’s sculptures is centered around recycling and upcycling. The hubcaps he uses are typically found on the side of the road and often show signs of wear, including scratches and dents. Elrington believes that these imperfections add character and depth to his creatures, making each piece truly one of a kind.

His work spans a wide range of animals, including foxes, fish, and birds, with each sculpture thoughtfully crafted to showcase the unique features of the materials. The brand logos, grooves, and markings found on the hubcaps often contribute to the creature’s expression and structure, giving them a distinct, textured look.

Elrington’s Hubcap Creatures have been showcased in various exhibitions, both in the UK and internationally. His innovative approach has gained recognition for its creativity and environmental awareness, demonstrating how discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful art.

For art enthusiasts or collectors, Elrington offers a mix of available sculptures and custom commissions, allowing individuals to bring home a piece of this upcycled art. Hubcap Creatures stands as a brilliant example of how creativity can breathe new life into the most unlikely of materials, all while promoting sustainability.

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