Hello, MLindawrites family! I love crafting with Anthony and enjoy the beach and ocean life as a Florida native and Island girl. It is one of the best crafts for kids to create magical underwater Beach-Themed Gel Candles. Summertime is a time for rest, learning, bonding, and getting creative.
The beach holds a special place in many people’s hearts.
The sound of crashing waves, the warmth of the sun on your skin, and the vast ocean combine to create a sense of peace and tranquility.
Since my son Anthony has CF, it helps him to go to the ocean and breathe in the salt air.
We live in Florida and enjoy how nearby the beaches are to us. in an hour or less, you can bask in the Florida sunshine and rain if you don’t plan ahead! Yikes!
We enjoy the ocean and are obsessed with its beautiful, clear, blue water. The beaches in the Dominican Republic, where I’m from, look stunning.
One of the most popular beaches is Punta Cana, which is also a popular tourist location for multiple celebrities.
What do you love about the beach the most? Think about it, and imagine your favorite part.
Discuss with your kids what they enjoy the most about the sea, and prepare for a fantastic summer craft together.
The ocean is a vast world of underwater wonders that I enjoy.
My room is decorated with beach scenery, including a beautiful painting of a light-blue Caribbean beach and palm trees.
I find it a peaceful environment to work and sleep in. (Sigh) I wish to be at the beach with my son daily!
However, what if you could bring some calming beach vibes indoors, even far from the shore?
Enter the captivating world of beach gel candles!
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Bring The Sea to Your Home With These Fun Crafts for Kids
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There are dozens of varieties to try and recreate your beach land so you can make the perfect underwater ambiance with your kids.
These stunning candles combine the beauty of the ocean with the gentle glow of candlelight. If you dislike fire, you can enjoy them unlit on the windowsill.
These candles are wonderful for decorative purposes, too. Made with clear gel wax, beach gel candles offer a unique aesthetic compared to traditional wax candles.
The translucent gel lets you see the decorative elements, creating a miniature underwater world within the jar.
My son and I enjoy the look, feel, and smell of ocean candles. We use scented oils to bring beach scents to life.
Fragrances like papaya, mango paradise, ocean breeze, and island fruit blends can create a positive experience after a stressful day.
Seascapes In A Jar: The Tranquil Beauty of Beach-Themed Gel Candles
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Gel wax candles are great for summer candles. I love the crystal-clear appearance and the feel of the gel. It’s odorless and wonderful for crafting a mini beach.
You can add aromas and fragrances to your candles to give them a specific scent. I have about 20+ little jars of essential oils that I have collected for years.
It’s important to ensure you have the necessary materials and are always present with your child. In addition, there are various ways to make your ocean in a jar, from heat-resistant glass jars to food coloring.
In this post, I’m sharing a fun little ocean craft for kids game with you below, so keep reading to find out what it is! It’s fun to decorate these candles together.
They also make wonderful gifts for family and friends. Many people also sell them online, and they have huge success!
The possibilities are endless! Here’s a deeper dive into what makes beach gel candles so special.
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The Appeal of Gel Wax
- Crystal Clear: Gel wax is completely transparent, unlike traditional opaque wax. It allows light to pass through more readily, illuminating the decorative elements within the candle and creating a stunning visual effect.
- It’s like watching tiny seashells dance in the flickering candlelight! How awesome is that?
- Slower Burn: Gel candles typically burn more slowly than traditional paraffin wax candles, providing a longer-lasting experience.
- I have Halloween candles that burn for hours, making a great addition to spooky storytelling time.
- Cooler Temperature: Gel wax burns lower than paraffin wax, reducing the glass container’s risk of overheating.
- I used to experience overheating issues with other candles, but not anymore.
Beach Gel Candles Paradise Crafts For Kids
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While store-bought beach gel candles are readily available, creating your own candle offers a unique opportunity for personalization and creativity.
You will need several things on hand before making these forever-in-a-jar ocean paradises. Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
Materials (Adult Supervision Required):
- Heat-resistant glass jar or container suitable for candles
- Boiling water
- Gel wax (specifically designed for gel candles)
- Essential oils (such as lavender or lemongrass for a calming scent)
- Food coloring (shades of blue and green)
- Glycerin (optional) for a smoother texture
Decorative Elements:
- Seashells collected from a memorable beach trip
- Colored or white sand (optional: for a layered ocean effect)
- Small ocean-themed figurines (fish, coral, shells, and starfish)
- Colorful beads that glow in the dark (optional)
Instructions (Adult):
- Safety First: It’s essential to have adult supervision for this part of the process.
- Heat Up the Water: Carefully bring water to a boil in a saucepan. (Optional: you can use a wax warmer for this if you want the process to be faster)
- Melting the Wax: Wearing heat-resistant gloves, slowly add the wax flakes to the boiling water, stirring constantly until the wax is completely melted and clear. (Avoid putting the heat too high to prevent discoloring and frosting of the gel wax)
- Scents and Colors: Remove the pot from heat and stir in a few drops of essential oil (for a calming effect, consider lavender or lemongrass) and a few drops of food coloring to create an ocean-like hue.
- Layered Candle Effect: To create a layered candle with clear and white wax, let the gel wax set completely before melting the white wax and pouring it over.
I have several images of these blue and white candles in this post. You can see their examples. You can also check out this great video to learn this double-layered technique.
Tips: You can layer different shades of blue and green for an ombre effect. A few drops of glycerin can be added for a smoother texture (optional).
Instructions (For Kids with Adult Supervision):
- Setting the Stage: Carefully place a few seashells, sand, and ocean figurines (optional) into the bottom of the clean, heat-resistant glass jar.
- Pouring with Care: With adult supervision, slowly pour the melted wax mixture into the jar, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- Patience is Key: Allow the candle to cool completely for at least 24 hours before lighting. This ensures the wax sets properly and avoids any safety hazards.
Beyond Aesthetics: The Benefits of Beach-Themed Gel Candles
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The beauty of beach gel candles extends beyond their visual appeal. The calming scents of essential oils like lavender or lemongrass can create a relaxing atmosphere, promoting peace and tranquility.
According to HealthMatch.com, studies have shown that essential oils can positively impact mood and stress. Additionally, the soft, flickering glow of the candle can be soothing and calming, creating a tranquil ambiance in any room.
It is one of the most fun crafts for kids projects we enjoy doing. There are so many fun ways to spend the weekend and summer months.
Plan to benefit from this amazing activity with your kids today!
A Touch Of The Beach All Year Round
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Whether you’re reminiscing about a recent beach vacation or simply seeking a touch of serenity, beach gel candles offer a unique way to bring the calming beauty of the ocean indoors.
So, gather your seashells, choose your favorite scents, and get creative! With a little effort, you and your kids can create a personalized piece of beach art that will bring the peace and beauty of the ocean into your home all year long.
This craft is perfect for you and your kids because it’s easy, simple, and fun. I enjoy putting on the movie “The Little Mermaid” from my childhood.
Watching Ariel twirl around and sing about walking on land makes me think about beach life and its enjoyment.
The ocean is full of mysteries, and you can spend hours discussing mermaids, ocean life, and the animals that inhabit it.
Fun Craft Game Idea To Try
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Design Your Own Island Game:
I’ve taken images of the beach candles I’ve made with my children and family to preserve memories. Many have been given away or sold, which makes me very happy.
I like to pretend each candle is its own little island, giving it a name and making up a story about what I would do if I lived on that island.
The Design Your Own Island game is very entertaining and will help your child create a more imaginative beach-themed gel candle with you.
My oldest son, Rudy, enjoyed doing these activities with his brother. It was a special moment for them to bond with me while being creative.
I recommend this activity for ages 5 and up (Supervision is required to prevent younger children from eating the materials).
Bonus Tip
Add small glow-in-the-dark stars or pebbles to your beach gel candle for an extra touch of whimsy.
As the candle burns, the stars and pebbles will faintly glow, creating a magical underwater scene at night. How pretty!
I feel like I am staring at the ocean at night when I look at the images below.
Beach-Themed Gel Candle-Making Awaits
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I hope you enjoyed my article on how to make beach-themed candles for kids this summer. I hope to see your candles on Facebook soon! With the right supervision, these candles can be made easy and fun.
When crafting beach-themed gel candles, you can experiment with adding different things from the ocean and changing the color of the sea.
Being a kid is a fun time to try things in a safe environment, which can lead to a journey of self-discovery, passion for new activities, and lifelong dreams.
It’s important to talk about the candle-making process out loud so that your child understands what is safe and why they are not allowed near the stove when you’re heating the gel wax.
Watching your child’s imagination take over as they decide what ocean life to create is a fun learning experience.
The best thing about this project is that it doesn’t matter how old you get; you can always enjoy crafting with your children.
It is a Timeless activity that unlocks full creativity mode and creates unique memories for kids of all ages.
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