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DECORATIVE CANDLE POTS

This cute candle idea is really easy to achieve and great for repurposing glass yoghurt pots into individual place-setting candles or grouped together for more impact.

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Give the pots a good clean and dry thoroughly.

2 Wind around the pots some covered wreath wire, string, or for a bright touch, coloured wire (widely available from good florist suppliers).

3 Before tying, cut some sprigs from your favourite herbs and slip them under the wire or string.

4 Tie securely and pop in a candle.

5 Light, then arrange a few on a tree slice, if you’re going

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