Passionfruit Cup Candles


Passionfruit Cup Candles


DIY’s and craft projects are definitely a fun way to kill time and get creative ! 
I like to experiment and find new ways to do the conventional crafty project. This DIY is one of them that I wanted to share with you!
Due to the warmer weather we have had, my passionfruit tree has been growing like crazy. We’ve had an abundance of passionfruit lying on the ground, giving them to friends and family and enjoying them ourselves. 

However, what do we do when we finish eating the fruit inside? The shell is sturdy and a beautiful dark purple in colour with a white inside. I had to find a way to enjoy the passionfruit season for longer before the season had finished for the year. So I had created these ‘Passionfruit Cup Candles’!

Heres some loose instructions to follow :
  • Cut passionfruit in half.
  • Enjoy and eat contents of fruit.
  • Place passionfruit on a lined baking dish hollow side up. 
  • Dehydrate the passionfruit shells until firm in oven.
  • Take shells out of oven to cool.
  • Melt any candle wax available at home (can even reuse candle wax from burnt out candles).
  • Add a few drops of essential oils to the wax and stir.
  • Dip candle wick into the wax and place into the centre of the passionfruit shell to help stand. 
  • Pour melted candle wax into passionfruit shell to the brim. 
  • Wait 24 hours before burning the candles to unsure they have solidified. 


OPTIONAL : I had sprinkled some dried crushed rose petals onto the surface of the wax to add some colour. You can also add dried citrus grind as another alternative. 

You may also choose to switch up the fruits using the same method. Using oranges, lemons, melons and dragonfruit could also work. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Let us see your creative candle creations by tagging us on instagram @T.Tzatzikii !

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