645 242 Crafts & Hobbies General Crafts & Hobbies Candlemaking & Soapmaking true Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:50:37 -0800 /system/videos/1/45/06/645.flv candle, crafts, decoration, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, home, Instructional, Learn to, lighting, lights, make, room, Tips, tutorial, votive, wax How To Make a Votive Candle http://www.howcast.com/videos/645-How-To-Make-a-Votive-Candle http://www.howcast.com/videos/645-How-To-Make-a-Votive-Candle/edit approved 218 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=645"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=645" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 13 Chez_Kimberly http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/09_01_023_Votive_Candle_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2019 false false false 19665 0 51 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.

]]> 19666 1 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/68.jpg Prepare workspace Prepare your workspace by covering it with wax paper or newspaper to make cleanup easier.

]]> 19667 2 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/75.jpg Heat wax Place the wax into the double boiler setup and heat to between 150 and 200 degrees, depending on manufacturer’s instructions. Use the thermometer to check the temperature frequently. Don’t let it exceed 250 degrees or the vapors could become flammable.

]]> 19668 3 92 Tip One pound of wax will make about 5 small votive candles.

]]> 19669 4 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/98.jpg Affix wick Affix the metal tab of a new wick to the bottom of each container using a dab of melted wax. Make sure the wick is centered and standing up straight.

]]> 19670 5 107 Tip Don’t use wick putty for votive candles—it makes the finished candles very difficult to remove from the molds.

]]> 19671 6 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/114.jpg 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.

]]> 19672 7 124 Tip If you want to add color or fragrance, mix in the additives according to the package directions just before removing the wax from the heat.

]]> 19673 8 132 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/132.jpg Pour wax Pour wax into each mold until it’s half an inch below the rim, saving about a cup of wax for later use.

]]> 19674 9 140 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/140.jpg Let cool Put the molds aside to cool, keeping them away from any drafts or flammable objects. And don’t refrigerate them—the wax should cool slowly.

]]> 19675 10 150 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/150.jpg 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.

]]> 19676 11 162 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/162.jpg 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.

]]> 19677 12 174 Tip You may need to do this several times, but only fill the well, don’t over-pour. If fresh wax seeps down the sides of the mold, the candle will be harder to remove later.

]]> 19678 13 184 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/184.jpg Slide candle out After the candles have sat for several hours and cooled completely, turn the molds over and tap the bottoms until the candles slide free. If you used paper cup molds, simply peel them away.

]]> 19679 14 198 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/645/198.jpg Trim wicks Trim the wicks to about a quarter of an inch and that’s it—your votives are ready for action.

]]> 19680 15 205 Fact Did you know? Votives—which take their name from the Latin word vovere

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