Sarah, from the North-West of England, sent us this wonderful homemade candle. Let’s find out more…

Instructions:

  1. Separate crayons in to colours
  2. snap in to pieces
  3. place crayons in a dish over pan of hot water
  4. Melt each colour individually
  5. Place wick in jar and hold whilst pouring in the melted crayon
  6. Allow to set and repeat until all crayons are melted. 

Do you have any tips to help others doing this?

Try to get an even amount for each layer.

Tell the community a bit about yourself…

My name is Sarah. I’m a nurse at the local hospital, I’m married to Brian who is a joinery teacher. We have 2 children Charlie (14) and William  (6). Charlie makes amazing cakes :). We live in the North West.

How have you been enjoying the last couple of months in the house?

In a word – joyful. I’ve had the best time with them and we make the most of my days off.

Do you have any tips for other parents?

Enjoy the mess, the laughs, the giggles and their crazy sometimes brilliant ideas.