How to Make Rustic Pillar & Votive Candles

Rustic Candles - pillars and votives especially - are all the rage in the home decor stores these days. High-end and discount stores all seem to be carrying these candles. While they may seem to be made out of a more rustic, primitive type of wax, they are no different from standard candles other than their exterior finish. The rough, almost leathery, slightly pitted surface is much less slick and finished than candles you would normally see. The secret is (drum roll please) that this finish is actually very easy to achieve. Here's how to do it.