Canadian Freebie Finders Need A Quick Christmas Craft? Try This!
Need A quick easy upcycle craft? This TP Roll Candle needs only two things - Junk mail and a Toilet tissue roll! No Glue, and in a pinch no scissors!
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| Upcycle TP Roll Candle |
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Easy Upcycle Christmas TP Candle Craft
Candles have been an important symbol of Christmas for eons. Did you know Martin Luther was the first to light a Christmas tree with candles? Symbolizing the light of Christ in the world, On the weeks leading to Christmas through Advent, a candle is lit in church.
Each year at Christmas our family used to make candles for our doors from left-over Christmas wrap tubes, Christmas paper and ribbon.
I was trying to think of a craft kids might be able to do at home if they didn't have any craft supplies. so I created this mini-version from items we had on hand. - a Toilet tissue roll, and junk mail. How to secure the flame in the candle was a puzzle, until I folded the paper to make the flame - and the light came on!
These instructions can also help students learn a few geometry terms. Here's what you need:
I was trying to think of a craft kids might be able to do at home if they didn't have any craft supplies. so I created this mini-version from items we had on hand. - a Toilet tissue roll, and junk mail. How to secure the flame in the candle was a puzzle, until I folded the paper to make the flame - and the light came on!
These instructions can also help students learn a few geometry terms. Here's what you need:
Upcycle TP Roll Candle Supplies:
- Junk Mail with no Printing on one side.
- Empty Toilet Paper Cylinder
- Optional - tape or glue,
Upcycle TP Roll Candle Tools:
Optional - Scissors
Upcycle TP Roll Candle How To:
1. Cut or tear a rectangle of paper about 5 cm wider than the height toilet paper roll and 2.5 cm longer than the circumference of the toilet paper tube.
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| Measure and Cut Junk Mail a bit bigger than the TP Cylinder |
2. Next, roll the Junk Mail around the Toilet tissue roll and tuck the ends in.
3. Now, cut or tear a flame from Junk Mail that is about 2.5 cm , or one big adult thumb wider than the Toilet Paper Tube. Tip - fold the paper in half for a symmetrical flame. This will also help your flame stand in your candle. |
| Tuck Ends of Junk Mail Into Toilet Paper Tube |
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| Cut Flame From Junk Mail - Larger ThanTP Roll |
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| Finished Upcycled TP Roll Candle |
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