217133 242 Crafts & Hobbies General Crafts & Hobbies Candlemaking & Soapmaking true Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:56:17 -0800 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, candles, container, crafts, lighting, lights, home, decoration, room, wax, make How To Make Container Candles http://www.howcast.com/videos/217133-How-To-Make-Container-Candles http://www.howcast.com/videos/217133-How-To-Make-Container-Candles/edit live 2 Chez_Kimberly http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 431 81352 9604 0 Warning Keep flammable items away from the stove. Never leave melting wax unattended and never use direct heat to melt it. If the wax catches fire, do NOT try to douse it with water—use a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or, for a fire contained in a pot, cover it with the pot lid.

]]> 81353 9605 0 Step Prepare workspace Prepare your workspace by covering it with wax paper or newspaper to make cleanup easier.

]]> 81354 9606 0 Step Heat wax Place the wax into the double boiler setup and heat it to between 150 and 200 degrees, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the thermometer to check the temperature frequently. Don’t let it exceed 250 degrees or the vapors could become flammable.

]]> 81355 9607 0 Tip You can buy paraffin wax, beeswax, soy wax, or specialty container candle wax from a craft supply store.

]]> 81356 9608 0 Step Affix wick Use a dab of melted wax to affix the metal tab of a new wick to the bottom of each container. Make sure the wick is centered and standing upright.

]]> 81357 9609 0 Tip You can also use a dab of wick putty instead of melted wax to anchor the wick more firmly to the container.

]]> 81358 9610 0 Step Stir wax When the wax has reached its proper temperature and is fully melted, remove it from the heat, turn off the stove, and stir. If you want to add color or fragrance, mix in the additives just before removing the wax from the heat.

]]> 81359 9611 0 Tip Use an old spatula or a large, heat-resistant plastic spoon (not the disposable kind) to stir the wax. Make sure it’s something you aren’t going to need again for cooking.

]]> 81360 9612 0 Step Pour wax Pour wax into the containers until it’s half an inch below the rim. Reserve at least a teaspoon or two of wax for each candle you’re making.

]]> 81361 9613 0 Step Let cool Place the containers away from any drafts or flammable objects. Do not refrigerate, as they should be cooled slowly.

]]> 81362 9614 0 Step Poke holes Once the top has cooled and a skin has formed, usually about 30 minutes to an hour later, use a toothpick to poke a few deep holes near each wick to help prevent air pockets from forming.

]]> 81363 9615 0 Step Add wax As the temperature drops, the wax at the center of the candle tends to sink and form a well. Reheat the wax you saved and add it to the mold until the well is filled.

]]> 81364 9616 0 Tip For larger candles, you may need to do this several times.

]]> 81365 9617 0 Step Trim wick When the candles have sat for several hours (or overnight) and cooled completely, trim the wick to about a quarter of an inch. Then burn, baby, burn.

]]> 81366 9618 0 Fact Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest commonly used dried smelt as candles—the fish are so full of oil that when placed upright and lit, they’ll burn for hours.

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