🕯️ Cozy Critter Candle
🕯️ Light up your space — the pet-safe way! Turn your empty Myco Pet jar into a soothing Cozy Critter Candle that brings warmth, calm, and a touch of handmade love to your home. 🌿🐾
With natural soy wax, gentle lavender or cedarwood scents, and a sprinkle of charm (literally — add a tiny paw trinket or mushroom charm!), this DIY is as heartwarming as it is eco-friendly.
Perfect for cozy nights, self-care rituals, or gifting to your favorite pet lover, your Cozy Critter Candle proves that sustainability can smell so good. ✨
 
              🕯️ DIY “Cozy Critter Candle” – A Pet-Safe Jar Candle with Charm 🐾🌿
Make a calming lavender or cedarwood candle in your empty Myco Pet jar — the perfect self-care moment for you (and a gentle nod to your furry friend).
Bonus: Add a cute charm or paw print trinket for a heartfelt touch!
🛠️ Materials You’ll Need:
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✅ 1 clean Myco Pet glass jar 
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✅ Soy wax flakes (natural & pet-safe) 
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✅ 1 cotton wick 
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✅ Wick sticker or hot glue 
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✅ Popsicle stick or chopstick (for centring the wick) 
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✅ (Optional) Lavender or cedarwood essential oil (safe in small amounts*) 
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✅ (Optional) Small mushroom charm, paw trinket, or dried herbs 
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✅ (Optional) Natural candle dye (pet-safe, no synthetic fragrance) 
🐾 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Prep the Jar 
 Clean and dry your Myco Pet jar thoroughly.
 Stick or hot glue your wick to the center of the jar’s base.
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Melt the Wax 
 In a double boiler or microwave-safe container, gently melt wax flakes.
 Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth.
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Add Scent & Color 
 Remove wax from heat and add 5–10 drops of essential oil.
 Stir in candle-safe dye if using (go for soft, natural hues!).
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Embed Extras (Optional) 
 Carefully drop in a small mushroom charm, paw token, or pressed herb.
 Position it near the edge for visibility!
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Pour the Wax 
 Slowly pour the scented wax into your jar.
 Use a popsicle stick or chopstick to keep the wick centered.
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Let It Set 
 Allow the candle to cool and harden for 2–4 hours.
 Trim the wick to about ¼ inch for a clean, safe burn.
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Light & Enjoy 
 Light your Cozy Critter Candle on calm evenings, during baths, or next to your favorite book.
 🐕 Always place candles out of reach of pets when burning.
⚠️ Pet-Safe Candle Tip:
Use only pure essential oils in low quantities.
Avoid toxic oils like tea tree, eucalyptus, and citrus.
