Nothing beats the warm, inviting aroma of coffee in your home. This DIY coffee candle fills the air with a cozy scent while repurposing old candles and coffee grounds!
What You’ll Need:
🕯 1 used candle (or soy wax)
☕ ¼ cup dried coffee grounds
🛢 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for a sweeter scent)
🎀 A candle wick
🥄 A small glass jar or container
How to Make It:
📌 1. Melt the candle wax in a heat-safe bowl over boiling water.
📌 2. Add dried coffee grounds and vanilla extract (if using).
📌 3. Place the candle wick in the jar and carefully pour in the wax mixture.
📌 4. Let it cool and harden before lighting.
💡 This candle not only smells incredible but also absorbs odors naturally!
2. Coffee Ground Fire Starters – A Long-Lasting Flame 🔥
Did you know coffee grounds can be turned into fire starters? When mixed with wax, they help start a strong, slow-burning fire, perfect for fireplaces or outdoor camping!
What You’ll Need:
☕ Dried coffee grounds
🕯 Melted candle wax
🥄 A muffin tin or paper cupcake liners
How to Make It:
📌 1. Fill muffin cups halfway with dried coffee grounds.
📌 2. Pour melted wax over the grounds, filling the cups.
📌 3. Let them cool until hardened.
📌 4. Use them to start fires in a fireplace or fire pit.
💡 Coffee grounds burn slowly, making these great for outdoor BBQs and cozy nights!
