What you will need

All available from our candle making supplies range.

Method

Melt your wax in a medium pot, filling it about two-thirds, and colour it well.
Fill a balloon with cold water and tie a knot, then hold it by the knot and dip it into the melted wax. Rest it on the counter so it forms a flat bottom.
Repeat the dipping about eight to ten times to build up the walls.
Over the basin, pierce the balloon and let the water out, then place a tea-light inside your lantern.

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Once you have made your balloon lantern candle, here are a few ways to get a great result and put your own spin on it.

Work on a protected surface, these designs can get a little messy while they set.
Let everything set fully before moving it so the shape holds.
On the first light, let the melt pool reach the edges before blowing it out, it prevents tunnelling later.

Make it your own: swap the fragrance for any scent in our range, or add a touch of candle dye for a different look.

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