Homemade Candles

* Exported from MasterCook *

Homemade Candles

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Crafts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Commercial wicks
String can be used or
wicks from old candles
Beeswax
Paraffin
Old candles -- melted down
Old crayon for color
Scents and wax colors can be purchased at
Molds - or containers

Beeswax can be cut with a knife if the knife is warmed first. Wrap desired amo
unt around wicks to form long tapers or cone shaped candles.

To melt the paraffin you'll need a double boiler and be real careful about how
hot you get it as it is volatile. Old candles can be melted down in the same m
anner and crayon pieces added for desired color.

Yogurt or butter tubs will make good molds for your candles or pour melted wax
over crushed ice in a square milk carton and add glitter - wow! Or you can di
p the wicks repeatedly into melted wax in double boiler and let harden between
dippings for tapers.

busted by sooz

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