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Cat A sTrophe
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Not The intended Use by Cat A sTrophe

February 3rd, 2008 9:26 PM

INSTRUCTIONS: Use something but not for its intended use.

A glass of wine, some candlelight -- what better way to relax after a long, wet day?  

So, tonight I decided to make candles inside wine glasses.   I can buy new candles very cheaply, but I find it rewarding to re-use materials.  I had several burned-out tealight containers, and purchased some new wicks at a craft supply store.  I put a large copper-bottomed pot on the stove, melted down an old prayer candle and extra bits of wax I've kept.  Then I poured some wax into the tealights, and poured the rest into goblet-style wineglasses, and a small teacup that I used as a child.  Used chopsticks to hold up the wicks!

I also like to use large seashells I've collected from Pacific coast beaches (mostly from Seattle) as holders for my tealights.  And I use goblets that are large enough as plant holders.  Now I will be warm and cozy all winter!

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posted by Augustus deCorbeau on February 3rd, 2008 10:29 PM

Clever idea. I love the composition of that first picture in particular.

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posted by Coreopsis Major Bloden Melen on February 12th, 2008 5:01 PM

I have been meaning to do this; you're encouraging me!

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posted by Kevlar Moonraven on April 21st, 2010 3:37 PM

Have there been any heat-related complications?