Concrete Tea Lights: Tutorial

These little tealight holders are easy to make, and a perfect project to make with children. They make a sweet, simple gift, and are an especially good project for beginners who are not used to working with concrete. Try using a variety of molds, such small plastic or glass containers, like empty yogurt or cream cheese tubs.

Materials Needed:

Mixed concrete

Oil

Paintbrush

Tealights

Several molds (glass jars or plastic containers are fine)

Directions:

1. Oil the molds.

2. Oil the bottom and sides of the tealight.

3. Mix the concrete and fill the mold with it to just below the top, stopping the concrete from overflowing when you push in the tealight. Shake the mold gently to get rid of any air bubbles and to level the concrete’s surface.

5. Press the tealight into the center of the concrete.

At this point, you can press fun objects into the concrete (i.e. marbles) for a playful appearance. Then, let the concrete set on a flat surface, overnight for best results.

6. Carefully remove the holders from the molds. Quickly wash the molds so that they can be reused.