To make a sand candle, fill a clear drinking glass with enough sand so that a votive candle placed on top falls just below the rim. Set the glass inside a clear glass vase or jar. With a funnel, fill the gap between the two containers with layers of colored sand, using enough to reach the rim of the drinking glass.

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*Sand is available in a variety of colors at art-supply stores. Michael’s carries colored sand in the children’s craft area.  Idea and pics from marthastewart.com.

You can also use this idea for candles in your house too.  Just get sand that matches your decor.  I need to do this for my room.  We have purple, blue, orange, and brown in our room, wow that would make a beautiful sand candle.  Need to let hubby know I’m going to Michaels and Ikea this weekend. 

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