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Dripping candles

7 replies

Motherofhounds · 28/10/2018 19:04

Bit of a funny ask - but I am desperately seeking some white taper candles that are not ‘non-drip’ - I can only find non drip anywhere! I have saved a lovely gin bottle and had visions of the wax dripping down the side so I could feel like I was in a French cafe, but no - every candle I have tried just disappears into thin air and I am left once more gazing at an empty gin bottle! Does anyone have any recommendations? Do I need to look for a certain type of wax? Thanks in advance Grin

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Lwmommy · 28/10/2018 19:11

Could you create the drip effect? I have fond memories of obe of the many craft projects my mum dreamed up.

We used a pack of multicoloured birthday cake candles and dripped it from the neck of a wine bottle, down the sides.

Cant imagine parents giving the kids free rein with lit candles nowdays but we enjoyed it.

RiverTam · 28/10/2018 19:12

You have to create it. I had a Chianti bottle back in the day and whiled away a lot of time tipping the candles to get a food effect.

RiverTam · 28/10/2018 19:12

Good effect!

Motherofhounds · 29/10/2018 19:04

Ah thanks all... I was hoping I could get an ‘authentic’ (read easy) effect if I just got the right type of candle. I will work on creating the effect by hand!

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Crunched · 29/10/2018 19:10

I have some from an online company- Shiva Experience. Brilliant on Mateus Rosé bottles for that 70s vibe.
Really cheap as well

hugoagogo · 29/10/2018 19:19

What about just standard household candles, are they all non drip now too?

Racecardriver · 29/10/2018 19:22

Tallow candies are drippy af but I’m not sure you can get them these days.

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