Create The Most Incredible Holiday Candles With An Easy Hot Water Trick

There's a warm cozy vibe that takes over the homestead as the holidays approach. Fragrances of cinnamon and cranberry fill the air and everything seems to twinkle a tad brighter. Adding colored lights and glowing wicks to the mix heightens these feelings of comfort and nostalgia. If you're looking for festive lighting ideas to help set the mood for the holidays, why not transform plain taper candles into something fit for Kris Kringle's annual yuletide party? This is precisely what Instagrammer sheri_wilson_ did.

After softening them in hot water, Sheri Wilson took her standard green tapers and sliced lines into the wax. The result makes the candles look like narrow trees, much like the evergreens we decorate in our homes each year. Whether they're lining your dining table or flickering on the fireplace mantle, this is one of those stunning Christmas decor trends that'll be taking over this season. This project is so easy to complete, and it's very affordable, too. Check out how to get the look for yourself in a few simple steps.

Before you get moving on this winter wonderland DIY project, you'll need a few materials. Fetch a large roasting pan, metal tongs, and a paring knife from your kitchen. You'll also need some lovely festive-colored candlesticks like the Kandelo 10-Inch Tall Taper Candles on Amazon. Red and green will obviously look the most traditional, but unique colors could also be used. If you have a modern, neutral holiday aesthetic, white, black, and brown would also look wonderful. Once your supplies are in place, prep for the project by filling the pan with hot water. Now, you can get crafting.

Carefully use the tongs to place a candle into the water. Tenderly lift it out when you notice it starting to peel. Your tongs will leave marks if pressed too hard, so be gentle. Next, while the wax is hot, use your paring knife to slice small horizontal lines into the exterior of the taper, lifting them upwards slightly. As you move along, you'll see a pattern beginning to form like that of a pine tree. Leave a circle around the base untouched so it easily fits into a holder. Continue until you have enough completed to set your festive scene. If you're looking for beautiful ways to decorate your home with candles for the holidays, this DIY is for you. Customize your creations by adding glitter before the wax hardens. You can also melt a white votive and dab the wax along the edges of your green tree with a paintbrush for a frosted snowy look.