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Crackle Candle
When you make a crackle candle, there is a taper candle in the center of the glass container with various air pockets or spaces in the outer layer of the candle. When lit, the candle glows beautifully through these spaces.
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Materials:
*You don't want to use any glass that is very thin as the heat of the wax can crack it. I have successfully used mason jars (canning jars) with their lids removed and brandy glasses which were fairly thick. 1) Melt the wax in a double boiler. 2) Place your taper candle in the center of your glass container and surround it with ice. If using a small container like the one pictured, you need to partially crush the ice but don't make the pieces too small. The candle should be approximately the same height or slightly taller. If it is too tall, simply cut some off the bottom of the candle with a steak knife. It is best if you have a taper that is the same color as the rest of your wax but if you can't get a specific color try something neutral such as white. 3) Carefully pour the melted wax into the container right over the ice cubes. Before pouring the wax, be sure the taper is centered in the container. The ice should keep it in place. Be careful, the wax is extremely hot and will burn you if it gets on you.
Tips:
Definition: Taper - slender candle |
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As the wax cools and hardens the ice will melt.
Once the candle is completely cool and the wax
has hardened, pour the water from the melted ice
cubes out. Your candle is now ready to use.|
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