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Resources required:
Heat resistant candle containers
Wax appropriate for container or votive candles
Zinc core wicks, pre waxed and tabbed
Wick sticker (stabilizes wick in center before and while pouring)
Wick support (wooden skewers work fine)
Color additive
Scent additive
Double boiler setup (melting pot)
Heat source
Organized work area
(1) Add required amount of water to the bottom pot of your double boiler and place on the heating source.
(2) Put the container wax in the melting pot and place the thermometer into the pot (laboratory thermometer with clip works great). Apply the heat and add additional water if necessary using caution to keep water out of the wax pot.
(3) Heat the wax to desired temperature adding color while heating. Once to the temperature, remove from heat and add scent if desired. Stir the wax to blend the color and fragrance.
(4) Preheat candle containers to about 150f. Stick wick to center bottom of container and support to top with skewer.
(5) Pour the wax into the preheated (150f) containers approximately 1/2 of an inch from the top. Save enough wax for next pouring.
(7) Allow wax to cool until the top has started to harden and punch 4 or 5 relief holes in top with skewer. Reopen the holes as wax cools even more to prevent air from being trapped.
(8) Once the wax has cooled, reheat the left over wax and refill the molds where a recess has formed in the top.
(9) When the wax has completely cooled in the containers, reheat the container and top off with remaining wax.
(10) Trim the wick or wicks and let stand for 12 to 24 hours before burning.
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