The Allure of Wet Texture: Have You Heard About 'Gel Candles' Perfect for Summer Weddings?

2015.07.29 published

Do you know about gel candles? ♡

Gel candles are cute candles that have colored wax inside a transparent candle, creating a bubbly appearance reminiscent of crushed jelly! ♡

They Really Look Like Gel＊

They truly resemble gel, and their squishy, touchable appearance has become a big topic of conversation! ♡

Recommended as Petit Gifts♡

Due to their adorable looks and refreshing appearance, these gel candles are perfect for petit gifts at summer weddings! ♡

Giving a gel candle brings joy, and receiving one makes you happy too—this summer, they are sure to be a popular gift! ♩

*Shell-embedded Gel Candles*

Embedding trendy summer motifs like shells in gel candles makes them feel much more summery and wonderful! ♡

I would love to decorate with these shell-embedded gel candles for beach weddings or resort weddings! ♡

You can also arrange them by adding anchors and seashells along with the shells! ♡

*Drink-like Gel Candles*

Look at this! ♩ It’s a gel candle in a wine glass, resembling a real cocktail! ♡

Caution: If you serve this at your reception, it might be hard to tell apart from a real welcome drink! ♡

It’s delightful to receive this as a petit gift at a wedding, as it can be displayed at home as a lovely piece of decor! ♩

More Romantic When Lit♡

When you actually light the candle, it transforms into not just a cute item, but a wonderful atmospheric piece that enhances the romantic vibe! ♡

On the night before the wedding, I’d love to chat with my partner under the soft glow of this gel candle about our memories and future together! ♩

It's so enchanting; you could easily get lost in the gentle melting of the candle! ♡

You Can DIY Gel Candles♡

In fact, you can make these gel candles yourself! ♩

It’s the best to be able to gift candles you made yourself to your guests! ♡

Here’s how to make them＊

① What you need are a hot plate and a stainless steel measuring cup available at a 100 yen shop! ♩

② Put pre-made jelly-like wax into the cup and melt it using the hot plate or a double boiler!＊

③ Stand a wick in a glass container, pour in the warmed wax, and it’s complete! ♡

[YouTube × DIY] Introduction of How-to Video ♩

This video offers a more detailed explanation of how to make gel candles, so be sure to check it out! ♡

Displaying at Welcome Space or on Tables♡

If you can make them yourself, it would be great to display them at the welcome space for guests to see! ♡

It’s also refreshing and stylish to use them as table candles—having such lovely gel candles will surely delight your guests! ♡

Gel Candles × Weddings ♡

How was it?＊ Let’s enjoy a summer wedding with these wonderful gel candles that make you feel like you are underwater! ♡

Gel Candles are Too Cute♡

I’m sure you’ll also become captivated by the cute and romantic world of gel candles! ♩