How to Use Crystal Chips in Wax Melts, Tealights, or Candles
If you love candles and crystals, combining the two can be a beautiful way to create calming, meaningful décor—without spending a fortune. Crystal chips are small, affordable and perfect for adding a personal touch to wax melts, tealights, and DIY candles. Whether you're making gifts or styling your own home, this UK-focused guide has everything you need to get started.
What Are Crystal Chips?
Crystal chips are tiny pieces of natural stones, often left over from cutting or tumbling larger crystals. They're polished, colourful and ideal for crafts, decor, or crystal jars. Because they’re small and affordable, they’re perfect for adding beauty and meaning to everyday items—especially candles.
Are Crystal Chips Safe to Use in Candles?
If you're placing chips around tealights or wax melts (not directly inside burning wax), they are generally safe for decoration. For actual candle making, it’s best to embed them near the top or around the edge—not floating loose in the wax pool—so they don’t interfere with the flame.
If you’re unsure, you can:
- Use chips decoratively outside the candle
- Embed them shallowly at the top
- Use them in non-burning decorative wax melts
5 Ways to Use Crystal Chips with Candles
1. Decorate Around Tealights
Place a few chips around a tealight in a small glass or ceramic bowl. This makes a lovely table display, especially with calming stones like Amethyst, Rose Quartz or Clear Quartz.
2. Add Chips to Wax Melts (Not Near the Wick)
You can sprinkle a few chips into wax melt moulds before pouring. Once set, they look magical—but remember to use them in burner-safe trays.
3. Make DIY Crystal Tealights
Use metal tealight holders, pour your wax, and gently press a few chips into the top before the wax fully sets. Great for gifts!
4. Decorate Candle Holders or Plates
If you’d rather not mix crystals and wax, decorate around your candle using chips on a small plate or tray.
5. Use with Scented Tealights for Added Meaning
Match your crystal chips to a scent theme. For example:
- Lavender tealights + Amethyst chips = calm and rest
- Rose-scented tealights + Rose Quartz chips = love and comfort
- Citrus tealights + Citrine chips = energy and positivity
Where to Buy Crystal Chips in the UK
We stock a variety of high-quality crystal chips—perfect for crafts, gifts, and candle making. From Amethyst to Aventurine, you can shop small bags or bundles with fast UK shipping.
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Tip for Gifting:
Pop a few crystal chips into a small organza bag and pair them with scented tealights—an easy, meaningful UK-made gift under £10.
Final Thoughts
Crystal chips are a beautiful, versatile way to add something special to your space. Whether you’re crafting or just decorating a cosy corner, they’re the perfect way to bring light, scent and energy together.