Rock candles are wonderful gifts and make unique additions to your deck and table decor and they can be used inside and outside. The really great thing is that they are easy to make. The first thing that you have to do is find your perfect rock, wash it or brush with a soft paintbrush to flick off any loose layers that might come off at a later time.

Look for stress cracks that might create a break in your rock when you are making your candle or after you have created it. Many rocks were developed from layers and layers of soil and sand (these are referred to as sedimentary and sandstone). With extra care this type of rock will make a beautiful rock candle. The stress cracks may only be through the first several layers, making the majority of the rock is still solid enough for drilling and making a rock candle.

If you can drill a simple hole or know someone who can drill for you, making these rock oil candles is very simple. For those who would like to try doing it themselves a hand electric drill will work quite well. You’ll need a 1/4 inch masonry bit, carbide is better. This bit will work well for river rocks and rocks from around a lake or on the seashore or that you might find when camping or hiking because they are easy to drill. For rocks like granite marble and other very hard rocks you will need to locate a different type of bit from drilling. Your home improvement salesperson can help you find just exactly the right one.

Other rocks, like those from rock yards and different levels of hardness. Many rock yards sell only from the tops of the rock pallet and are very firm in this rule so when you’re looking for a few select rocks that are approximately 1 inch in thickness and fairly flat so use a rock yard only as a backup plan for finding your perfect rock for your candle.

When choosing your rock paid particular attention to the bottom part of the rock. You will be gluing the oil reservoir there and it can be difficult if the surface is totally uneven. The top can be interestingly uneven but the bottom should be as flat as possible.