DIY Mini Pumpkin Candles

mini pumpkin candle sitting on old books with fall leaves next to books

These mini pumpkin candles are the perfect cozy fall decor. I know a lot are getting ready to start decking the halls for Christmas at this point in the season, but I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year and will be holding on to fall and pumpkins until then! (With maybe a little greenery snuck in here & there). I think these mini pumpkin candles would be so cute added to a Thanksgiving table!

I’ve made candles a few times in the past, and always enjoy doing it. These pumpkin candles are fairly easy to make. Probably the longest part was hallowing out the pumpkins. Then it’s just melting wax, and pouring it in the pumpkins, along with adding a wick!

I used beeswax for this, and really like that over other wax. It’s natural and has a nice smell. I used both white & yellow beeswax (linked below), but did prefer the look of the yellow. I also used both cotton and wood candle wicks. Both work well, I do love the crackling from a wood wick though! Just keep in mind when making these, that they won’t last forever since it’s real pumpkins. The pumpkins will start to decay. So if you’re going to use them for Thanksgiving decor, plan for that. Sticking them in the fridge can help them last a little longer.

green and white mini pumpkin candle burning on table in front of other pumpkins

three unlit pumpkin candles sitting on wood mantel with fall leaves around them

burning pumpkin candle sitting on books on mantel

overhead view of pumpkins and candles centerpiece on table with candles lit

lit mini orange pumpkin candle on table next to other pumpkins

mini white pumpkin with yellow beeswax candle poured into it sitting on table next to pumpkins

Supplies:

mini pumpkins
yellow beeswax or white beeswax
cotton candle wicks or wood candle wicks
knife, or something to hallow out pumpkin with
essential oils, optional

Candle Making Supplies:

Watch the video below to see how to make these:

overhead view of pumpkins in various sizes and colors lined up as table runner on table

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-Manda