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DIY Terracotta Votives

Published on August 23, 2012 Updated on August 2, 2020 by Eden

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Make your own mini terracotta votives! These are perfect for entertaining all year and add so much charm to a table!

Six Mini Terracotta Votives

Mini terracotta votives! Aren’t they adorable for fall and summer entertaining?! You can make any size (even really large!) and add any scent to them.

I think extra-large ones would be a nice touch placed in the middle of a table or the small ones at individual place settings. They’re also perfect for adding a beautiful, fall glow to an outdoor area.

The tiny ones would make great wedding favors AND you can paint names on them too.  I’m a little obsessed with these! They were so simple to make and cheap too! I bought all of my supplies at Michaels.

supplies to make candles

How to Make DIY Terracotta Votives

Table of Contents

  • How to Make DIY Terracotta Votives
    • Supplies
    • Directions
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  • DIY Terracotta Votives
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions

Supplies

  • soy wax
  • twigs
  • wick
  • pennies
  • mini terracotta planters

Directions

Place a penny in the bottom to close the hole. With the wick, tie a loose knot around the twig and cut so it fits nicely in the terracotta planter.

Terracotta planters with pennies and twigs

Melt the wax and add any oils or scents you like. Pour into the planter. Make sure the wick is centered.

Pouring wax into a terracotta planter

Let the wax harden for an hour or so. Then remove the twigs and cut the wick down to around 1/4 inch.

Cutting wick on a votive

Light and watch the glow!

Mini Terracotta Votive lit

You will love how these Terracotta Votives look lit on a table! They are beautiful and such an easy DIY project!

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We hope you enjoy making these cute terracotta votives! Let us know what you think by leaving a review and comment below!

DIY Terracotta Votives

Make your own mini terracotta votives! These are perfect for entertaining all year and add so much charm to a table!
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Course: DIY Crafts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 candles
Calories:
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 lb soy wax
  • 6 wicks , small
  • 6 pennies
  • 6 twigs, small
  • 6 mini terracotta planters

Instructions

  • Place a penny in the bottom to close the hole. With the wick, tie a loose knot around the twig and cut so it fits nicely in the terracotta planter.
  • Melt the wax and add any oils or scents you like. Pour into the planter. Make sure the wick is centered.
  • Let the wax harden then remove the twigs and cut the wick down to around 1/4 inch.
  • Let the wax harden before lighting the candle.
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  1. Kaitlin McDonald says

    May 7, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Did the wax leak under the penny? Did you use hot glue to secure it?

    Reply
    • Eden says

      May 8, 2021 at 12:18 am

      It did not but yes you can also use hot glue to secure it.

      Reply
  2. Grace Garza says

    March 3, 2021 at 3:12 am

    These are cute. What size of wick do you use?

    Reply
    • Eden says

      March 4, 2021 at 1:04 am

      Thanks! You can use any size and cut it.

      Reply
  3. Rhondy says

    November 17, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    As in all of diy projects if in fact you are truly a diyer then you shall find an easy way to complete the art work. With sincere love and kindness have a happy holiday season ❤

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