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Make Your Own Harry Potter Floating Candles

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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August 8th, 2016

Easily create a roomful of haunted floating candles with common household items.

Candle Carving Is a Thing, and It’s Incredible

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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August 11th, 2015October 5th, 2015 2

The art of carving candles is an old German craft. The finished pieces look like carved sculptures, and they’re all made entirely of wax.

Props to the Maker of These Fifth Element Candle Holders

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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July 31st, 2015July 30th, 2015 5

Though The Fifth Element has quite a cult following, it has never become popular enough for companies to come out with easily-available memorabilia, making it a perfect candidate for a homemade prop project.

Summer Decor: DIY Punched Copper Votives

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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July 8th, 2015July 8th, 2015

Metallic accents can bring a beautiful hint of shine to your decor that’s sure to liven up a room, and these pretty DIY punched copper votives are a great place to start! Combine the warmth of copper and the coziness of candlelight to create a lovely summertime centerpiece that’s perfect for dinner on the patio […]

Summer Essentials: Hanging Mason Jar Candle Holder

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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April 20th, 2015April 20th, 2015

Transform canning jars into perfect summertime lanterns with this mason jar candle holder project! With just a twist of some craft wire and a few realistic-looking LED candles, your patio—or your living room or kitchen—will glow with welcoming light all season long! Ready to give it a try? Check out this hanging mason jar candle […]