Wash and dry the inside of a wax-covered paper milk carton. This will be your mold.
Step2
Use or make a taper candle for the center to avoid having holes around the wick.
Step3
Break wax into chunks and estimate how much you'll need to fill half of the carton. Too much is always better than not enough.
Step4
Make a double boiler by putting about an inch of water in a saucepan. Set a clean coffee can upright in the water.
Step5
Set the heat to low and melt the wax in the coffee can.
Step6
Add dye chips if you want colors.
Step7
Fill the carton with ice cubes.
Step8
Pour the melted wax on top of the ice.
Step9
Let it cool.
Step10
Pour out the water.
Step11
Tear away the carton.
Step12
Wait a few days before burning the candle - it needs time to dry.
Tips & Warnings
Wax is usually a more intense color when hot than when it's cooled. Drip a few drops of hot wax on a white piece of paper and stick it in the freezer for a quick color preview.
Paraffin wax is a petroleum by-product that contains oil. The lower the melting temperature, the higher the oil content. You'll want low-melting-point wax for container candles such as this, because it will shrink less as it cools.
Try different-shaped ice cubes.
Don't microwave wax. It will spatter and can catch fire. Microwaving will also fade the colors.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 You can beat melted wax with a beater, add glitter and spread on candle. Makes a very pretty "frosting" for any candle.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 After the project is completed and cooled for a couple of days, place in freezer for an additional 1 or 2 days!