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DIY Coffee Bean Candle – Smells Amazing

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This project uses Basic Candle Making Instructions.

Making your own coffee bean candles is a fun and easy project that can be completed in no time. This project is perfect for coffee lovers who want to enjoy the rich, aromatic scent of coffee in their home.

To start this project, you will need some coffee beans, candle making supplies, wax, a mold, and a wick. You can use any type of coffee beans that you like, as long as they are dry and free from any oils or moisture.

The first step is to prepare your mold by cleaning and drying it thoroughly. You can use any type of mold that you like, such as a glass jar, a tin can, or a silicone mold. Next, you will need to attach the wick to the bottom of the mold using a wick sticker or hot glue.

Once your mold is prepared, you can start adding the coffee beans to the bottom of the mold. You should add enough coffee beans to cover the bottom of the mold, but not so many that they fill the mold completely. Next, you will need to melt your wax according to the instructions on your candle making supplies. Once your wax is melted, you can slowly pour it into the mold over the coffee beans.

Be sure to pour the wax slowly and evenly to avoid any air pockets or bubbles in the finished candle. Once you have poured the wax into the mold, you can let it cool and harden for several hours. As the wax cools, the coffee beans will become embedded in the wax, creating a beautiful, textured finish.

After the candle has cooled and hardened completely, you can trim the wick to the desired length and light your new coffee bean candle. You can also add coffee-scented fragrance oil to the wax before pouring it into the mold for an extra-rich aroma.

One important thing to keep in mind is to only add the coffee beans to the bottom of the candle. If the beans are placed too high up in the candle, they may smoke or catch fire when the candle is lit. Also, be sure to never burn the candle below the coffee beans, as this could cause the beans to catch fire.

 

 

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Hubcap Creatures: Transforming Roadside Finds into Sculptural Wildlife

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.

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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.