Things You'll Need:
- Pin
- Raw eggs
- Water
- Egg dying kit
- Egg carton
- Metal candle wicking
- Melted wax
- Wax dye pellets
- Fragranced oil
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Step 1
Make a hole in the top of a raw egg with a pin. Gently make the holes larger until the top quarter of the shell has been removed.
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Step 2
Drain the egg from the shell. Carefully rinse the egg shell, removing all debris from the inner shell.
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Step 3
Dye the eggshells with an Easter egg dying kit. Follow the manufacturer instructions for the best results.
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Step 4
Set the eggshell in an egg carton. Work on several eggs at once for ease and speed.
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Step 5
Cut 4-inch lengths of wire wick. Flatten the bottom end of the wick. Dip the bottom in hot wax and secure it to the bottom of each egg shell.
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Step 6
Melt candle wax according to the manufacturer instructions. Tint the wax with dye pellets, and add scented oil if desired. Pour the hot wax slowly through a funnel into each egg shell.
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Step 7
Let the eggshell votives sit until the wax is completely cool. Trim the wicks to 1/4 of an inch before burning.
