How-To: Mini Gourd Candles

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October 5th, 2012

Turn real gourds into a festive centerpiece with this mini gourd candle tutorial from Claire at She Knows Living!

Each candle is made from a carved-out gourd, so you still get that fall look you crave while giving the pumpkins another purpose! If you’d rather use plastic pumpkins (so they last longer), just be sure the plastic is thick enough to hold the hot wax.

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