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Easter

How to make the prettiest Easter egg candles

Simple pleasures: This easy craft turns empty eggshells into pretty decorative candles
By Virginie Martocq; Photo by Roberto Caruso
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Easter egg candles

These candles, which are a cinch to pull off, will light up any brunch table or spring mantel. Melt shredded wax in a metal container (an old can works well) over a double boiler and pour into empty eggshells. When wax is partly set (three to five minutes), insert a small birthday candle, trimmed to size. Display them grouped together in egg cups or even napkin rings.

Get this look: Napkin rings, Cynthia Findlay. Crafting supplies, Michaels.

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