Your home is your sanctuary and needs to be treated as such. Changing just a few little things could add a unique touch to how that space looks. Candles, which you can purchase at your local Salvation Army thrift store, have been a craze over the past number of years, and uniquely shaped ones will add that special something to your place of comfort.

Supplies Needed: taper candles, warm water, cutting board, container to soak the candles in, and a rolling pin or glass jar with a smooth surface.

Step 1 Heat some water until it is warm. Soak candle in water for 15-20 minutes or until candle is easy to manipulate.

Step 2 Flatten mid part of the candle with rolling pin or glass jar, or bend the candle if you are looking for that effect.

Step 3 Start twisting or bending until you get the desired shape (twist or bend gently so that the candle doesn’t snap).

Step 4 Let the candle sit for a few minutes until it hardens.

Osareme David Dom-okoebu is a content creator and a creative expert for The Salvation Army. He creates content on Instagram (@_reme_) centred mainly on thrifted menswear. He also shares how to be stylish without breaking the bank. Find a thrift store near you at thriftstore.ca.

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