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Pringle Tin Candles

December 7, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Are you tired of using the same old candle molds and looking for something new to try? Look no further than your own pantry! Yes, you read that right. Pringles tins can make for great molds for your homemade candles. Not only are they readily available, but they are also cost-effective and the perfect shape and size for a candle.  See the tutorial here – Pringle Tin Candles.

Using Pringle tins as molds is a great way to create unique and interesting shapes for your candles. The cylindrical shape of the tin creates a sleek and modern look that can be hard to achieve with traditional molds. Plus, the tins can be easily decorated or labeled to fit any occasion or theme.

Now, using Pringles tins as candle molds isn’t without its challenges. The first and perhaps most significant challenge is finding a wick that fits perfectly in the tin. This can be achieved by using a small bead of hot glue to attach the wick to the bottom of the tin. Additionally, you’ll need to consider how to keep the wick centered in the tin while the wax sets. A great solution is to use a wooden skewer or toothpick to hold the wick in place until the wax cools and sets.

When it comes to pouring the wax, you’ll want to make sure to heat the wax to the appropriate temperature and use a pouring pitcher to prevent spills and messes. Another challenge of using Pringle tins is removing the candle from the tin once it has set. Be sure to freeze the candle for a few hours before attempting to remove it from the mold. This will help to loosen the wax and make it easier to remove.

Most candle makers and Soap makers know you can use Pringle tins as a mold, but have you ever actually tried? Well here is a guide to using tin and how they come out. You can purchase pringle tin candle molds too.

 

 

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How to Cross Stitch on Paper

I’ve done embroidery on paper before and it’s a lot of fun. You can use a needle to punch out a particular shape to stitch, or my favorite thing is to take a copy of an old photograph or a page from a magazine and add stitched details to the original picture. 

One thing I haven’t tried but would also be fun to do is cross stitching on paper. 

This is a technique that requires a fair amount of preparation because you need to find a pattern you can easily transfer and print it at actual size, then use the pattern itself to help you decide where to put the holes in your paper. And then after all that you can do your stitching. 

It’s a pretty straightforward process, but Crewel Ghoul has a great tutorial that walks you through how to do it step by step. It even includes a sample pattern you can print out and try for practice. 

The post also has tips for starting and finishing your threads so that the back looks as neat as it can, if that’s something that’s important to you. (When I have done embroidery on paper I usually just tape the thread end to the back. If the back were going to show I’d probably just cover it with more paper.)

Stitching on paper is a fun way to make bookmarks or greeting cards, but you also need to make sure your paper is thick enough to support the holes you’ll be making in it. This post has a good rundown of materials you’ll need and what kind of paper is best. She used watercolor paper but I’ve used card stock and scrapbook paper that was a little thicker than the average printer paper. 

You can always test a little on the paper you’re considering to make sure it will stand up to the project. 

Check out the post, which includes a video, over at Crewel Ghoul for more tips for cross stitching on paper. Is this something you’ve tried before? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Crewel Ghoul]

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