Intro:
Before you begin Step 1:
Prepare a mold Step 2:
Set up your double boiler Step 3:
Melt the paraffin Step 4:
Color the wax (Optional) Step 5:
Make your own wicks (Optional) Step 6:
Pour the wax Step 7:
Insert the wick Step 8:
Remove the wax from the mold Step 9:
Make textured candles Step 10:
Insert wick, method 2 Step 11: Make
rainbow candles
A new beginning: If you mar the surface
of the candle during the unmolding stage, you can
re-dip the candle in melted wax. You'll have a nice
smooth coat to cover up any nasty marks.
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Make your own wicks (Optional)
Cut thick cotton string about three inches
longer than your mold will require.
When your wax is melted, dip cotton string
in wax.
Hang your wicks from a clothesline or place
them on waxed paper, being sure to lay them out
in a straight line so you'll have nice straight
wicks when you need them later.
Scent your wicks: If you are making your own
wicks, you have the option of scenting the wicks
rather than the candles. Before dipping wicks in
wax, soak the wicks in a fragrance or perfume
Make your own wicks (Optional)
