Candle Making Instructions:

How To Make Votive Candles

A word of warning before you begin -

candlemaking is very addicting,

so proceed with caution! :-)

1 lb. of CW129 candle wax (for containers and votives)

1/2 tsp. Vybar 260 candle making additive

1 Reddig-Glo color chip or shavings from color block

1 oz. candle fragrance oil

zinc core candle wick(s), prewaxed and tabbed

digital scale

double boiler (or old pan with water and melting/pouring pot)

candlemaking thermometer (or candy thermometer)

measuring spoons

long handled spoon or whisk

8  2-oz. votive molds

Melt wax in a double boiler over medium heat. As the wax melts, add vybar and dye. Stir to blend well. Continue to heat wax to 175°F. Remove from heat. Add fragrance oil and stir gently to blend. Carefully pour melted wax into into votive molds to 1/16" from top, making sure to save enough wax for the repour. When the wax at the bottom starts to set up, insert the wicks with the tab centered on the bottom of the mold. After the votives have cooled for 30-45 minutes, gently "wiggle" the wicks to release from the wax and pull up slightly to straighten. This will prevent the wicks from shifting as the wax cools and contracts. The wax will shrink as it cools and form a well in the center of the votive. When the votives are almost completely cooled (about 1½ hours), remelt the remaining wax in the double boiler. Heat the wax to 175°F and top off the votives with the melted wax. After the votives are completely cooled (at least 3 hours from the first pour), gently tap bottom of mold on flat countertop and remove votive. If the votive will not come out easily, place the mold in the refrigerator for 10 minutes and repeat. Trim the wicks and let "cure" for at least 24 hours before burning.

Now, that wasn’t too difficult, was it? Hope you had fun!