Things You'll Need
1/2 lb. beeswax
Empty coffee can
Pot
Water
1 tsp. merlot fragrance oil
1 tsp. cranberry fragrance oil
1/2 tsp. red-powdered pigment
Metal-bottomed candle wick
Glass canning jar
Scissors
If you've been invited to a housewarming party, it's customary to give the lady of the house a token gift to show your congratulations. When giving a housewarming present, choose one that can be used in the house to make it feel more homey, such as a container candle. You can make your own container candles using a few basic materials and you can customize the candle by using more elegant fragrances like merlot wine.
Step 1
Place the beeswax into an empty coffee can.
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Step 2
Place the coffee can into a pot.
Step 3
Fill the pot halfway with water.
Step 4
Boil the water until the wax melts completely.
Step 5
Pour in the powdered pigment. Stir the mixture well until the pigment is completely combined.
Step 6
Pour in the fragrance oils. Stir the mixture well until it has been completely combined.
Step 7
Insert a metal-bottomed candle wick into the base of a glass canning jar. Allow the tip of the wick to hang over the edge of the jar.
Step 8
Pour the wax into the jar, filling the jar within 1/4 inch from the top edge.
Step 9
Hold the wick upright in the jar for 20 minutes until the wax completely cools.
Step 10
Trim the exposed wick to 1/2 inch from the candle's surface.
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