How to Make Snowflake Candles

If you want to create a beautiful candle with little effort and big results, a snowflake candle, also known as an ice candle, is a great way to go.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Candle wax
• A wick
• Any colors or scents that you want to add
• A mold
• Crushed ice
• A thermometer

1. Crush enough ice to fill your mold into pieces the size of dimes and nickels. Store the ice in your freezer.
2. Prepare the wick in your candle mold by pulling it through the mold and secure the wick to the top of the mold with a mold bar.
3. Seal the mold with whatever method you prefer.
4. Melt your wax, using your thermometer to control the temperature. Add scent and color as desired.
5. Add the ice to the mold slowly - do not pack it down.
6. Pour your wax in QUICKLY before it has a chance to cool overmuch. Your candle should set in 20-30 minutes.
7. Remove your cooled candle from the mold as gently as possible over a sink to drain the melted ice.

Tips & Warnings

• Crushing the ice too much or too little could affect the pattern.
• Remove the finished candle carefully - water will pour out, and the lacy finish could crumble if you are rough.
• Burn your candle on a plate or bowl - the wax tends to leak.
• Do not add too much scent - because of the large surface area, this is a very fragrant candle.