Pressed Flower Tea Light Candle 

This is a versatile activity that can be altered to include a variety of goals or objectives. It works well with sessions during those dark and gloomy winter months when clients may be experiencing seasonal depression. It can be used to improve our surroundings using both light and nature. The sand base is infused with essential oils for additional benefits.

Supplies: 

• Clear container (any small glass or plastic container works)

• Paper plate or newspaper to protect surfaces

• Glue (see included recipe)

• Sponge brush 

• Rice paper or tissue paper

• Pressed flowers/foliage 

• Battery operated tea light candle

• Sand 

• Essential oils 

• Stir stick

• Tweezers, optional but can be added depending on goals or objectives

• Scissors, optional but can be added depending on goals or objectives

DIY Mod Podge Recipe = 6 oz Elmer's Glue plus ⅓ cup water in a jar & shake!

Project Steps: 

~ Select the rice paper or tissue paper and pressed plant material that appeals to you 

~ Cut/tear paper into small pieces 

(Hint: use the paper edge pieces for a finished look along the top of the container)

~ Using the glue and foam brush; glue paper to container, overlapping slightly

(Hint: keep your glue layers light so that it dries quickly)

~ Layer more paper until desired transparency is reached 

~ Add some dried flowers and/or foliage; glue in place 

~ Coat entire piece with a final application of glue 

~ Add a half inch of colored sand 

~ Drop 3-5 drops of essential oil scent(s) into the sand 

~ Stir sand well to combine fragrance 

~ Add the tea light 

~ Enjoy!

Aromatherapy Benefits: