How to Make a Rainbow-Layered Candle

Rainbows are cheery and inviting. Bring one into your home any time with a rainbow candle. This technique creates a candle with layers of contrasting colors.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stearine
• Candle Dyes
• Candle Molds
• Candle Scents
• Candle Wicks
• Baking Soda
• Paraffin Waxes
• Silicone Lubricants
• Baking Soda
• Candy Thermometer
• Double Boilers
• Old Turkey Basters
• Old Wooden Spoons
• Scissors
• Scissors
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Extinguishers

1. Put several chunks of wax a double boiler for each color (it's best not to use more than three colors). (See Related eHows).

2. Prepare the mold and wick (see Related eHows). You will want to use wick tabs with these candles.

3. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the wax. Turn off the heat when the paraffin reaches 180 degrees F.

4. Stir coloring into the melted wax. (See Related eHows.)

5. Add scent by shaving off a few pieces from a scent block or adding 1/8 ounce of undiluted candle scent for every pound of wax.

6. Set up the wick (see Related eHows).

7. Pour the darkest color of wax into the mold, filling it only part way.

8. Allow the wax to cool.

9. Add the next darkest color to form the second layer.

10. Repeat the layering until you have filled the mold.

11. Allow the completely filled mold to cool. It can be put in the refrigerator to speed things up.

12. Trim the wick to 1/2 inch.

Tips & Warnings

• Work from dark to light colors so that, if the hot wax melts the layer below it, it won't discolor it as badly.
• Use a funnel or a turkey baster to add the wax. This keeps it from splashing on the sides of the mold.
• Be sure that small children and pets are kept out of the candle-making area.
• Don't pour wax down your sink - it will cool there and plug up the pipe.
• Wax is flammable at high temperatures and should never be left unattended.
• Use a fire extinguisher or baking soda rather than water if you have a wax fire.
• Paraffin wax will catch fire at 375 degrees F. Flash points for other types of wax vary.