Handmade Candles

• Any Form of Wax/Candle Color (Crayons do not burn well)
• Bowls to Give Your Candles Cold Water Baths
• Candle/Candy/Meat Thermometer
• Kitchen Stove for Heating
• Large Coffee Can to Melt the Wax in
• Plain Paraffin Wax
• Pot that can accommodate the Coffee Can when it is Half Full of Water
• Pure Fragrance Oil or Concentrated Scents (without Water or Alcohol Base)
• Wick of Right Size (1/2" wick for 1/2" candle, 1" wick for 1" candle and so on)
• Wooden Spoon for Stirring

• Cut wax into small pieces so that it melts quickly.
• Heat the water on medium temperature until it comes to a gentle boil.
• Place the wax in the coffee can and place it into the water. Never place wax directly on heat source or it will catch fire.
• Keep stirring the wax until it reaches 160 F and melts completely. Use the thermometer for correct temperature.
• Turn down the heat to keep water warm and wax melted.
• Add the color to the candles, little by little, until you get the desired shade.
• Wax color lightens up a little after wax cools down so you may check by letting a spoonful of wax cool to see the correct shade.
• Add fragrance oil or scent until you get the desired strength of smell. However, more oil may mean difficulty in burning the candles alter.
• Keep stirring and keep the wax melted and temperature at 160 F until everything is well blended.
• You can make two candles at once. Take wick that is double the length of the candle that you want plus three inches to hold.
• Fold the wick in the center by doubling it over your finger and start dipping it in the melted wax.
• Dip the wick in wax for a few seconds and then let it cool for a minute and repeat the dipping.
• Do not let wet candles touch each other.
• After a few layers, you may speed up the cooling process by dipping the candle in wax and then in cool water bowl.
• When the candles, reach the desired thickness, roll them on smooth surface to remove the lumps.
• Heat up the wax to 182 F temperature and dip the candles once more for a few seconds and let them cool.
• Trim the bottom of the candle with a sharp knife to give it a straight edge
• Hang up the candles to dry from the wick.
• When the candles are completely dry, cut the wick in between them to separate the candles.