Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Making Candles in jars

                                                                     Me and Odelia being creative.....
Odelia and I made some candles this month. It was a fun a relatively easy craft project. After doing it I think it will be one of the things we do for Xmas gifts this year. Basically you need a jar or glass container, old candles or wax, and then of course the wick. I happen to have all these things as my mom and I years ago made candles with molds.
                                                                 Melting the candles
 We put in marbles but the really didn't show up. Next time we won't do this unless we have clear wax.
 It is important to keep the wick straight as you add the wax. As well you need to let each layer dry before you add the next layer of wax.
                                                            A view of the first layer.
                                                            Here is the second layer.
                                                 Odelia did three layers which turned out beautiful.

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