We have used three sizes of biscuit cutter to form the shape of these delicate, yet easy-to-make candles. Sitting in a shallow glass bowl filled with water, they make a lovely centrepiece for a dinner table.
1 Pour the hot purple wax into baking tray to a depth of about 6 mm (1/4 in). Press the heart-shaped biscuit moulds into the wax and lease them there.
YOU WILL NEED
Shallow baking tray
Set of 3 heart-shaped biscuit cutters
50 g (2 oz) purple wax, heated to 82 degrees c (180 degrees F)
150 g (6 oz) pink wax, heated to 82 degrees c (180 degrees F)
Length of 2.5 cm (1 in) primed wick
Skewer or wicking needle
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There is now a wide range of biscuit cutters available in cooks' shops and department stores, so experiment with different shapes.
2 Carefully pour the hot pink wax into the three heart moulds, filling them up to their rims.
3 Make a hole in the centre of each heart, using skewer or wicking needle. Push a short length of primed wick into each hole.
4 Top up each mould with more hot pink wax. Make sure the wicks are still positioned in the centre of each candle. Leave to cool.
5 When the wax is completely cold, push the pink hearts out of the moulds. The purple wax can be re-used for other candles.
CARVED TAPER CANDLES
These unusual candles have been carved into eye-catching designs. They are made using special dip-and-curve wax which will not crack or splinter during carving.
1 Heat both dipping cans to 77 degrees C (170 degrees F).Hold the candle in the white wax for about three minutes, or until it is slightly soft.
YOU WILL NEED
A tapered candle
A dipping can with 2 kg ( 4 1/2lb) white dip and carve wax
A dipping can with 2 kg ( 4 1/2lb) ivory dip and carve wax
Wax thermometer
Sharp knife
Old candlestick
Candle varnish and brush
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It is much easier to make dip and came candles in warm conditions. Whilst learning this technique, fix a light close to your work surface. The warmth from the light will give you precious extra seconds before the candle cools.
2 Next, dip the candle three times into ivory wax dipping can.
3 Using a sharp knife, make a cut 3 mm (1/8 in) deep 4 cm (1 1/2 in) above the base of the candle. Pinch with your fingers, and gently fold back.
4 Make a second cut immediately above the one you have just made and roll it up above the first out.
5 Make a cut 5 cm (2 in) long, finishing just below the wax you have just rolled.
6 Carefully twist the flap around and push it family against the side of the candle.
7 Next, make a further cut and roll it up as before. Then make one more cut just above it.
8 Cut another 5 cm (2 in) flap (as in step 5), twist it and place it gently back onto the candle.
9 Repeat the design on the opposite side of the candle, then cut across the bottom of the candle to give it an even base.
10 Sit the candle in an old candlestick or fashion a support out of thick card, then give the candle a coat of varnish.
1 Pour the hot purple wax into baking tray to a depth of about 6 mm (1/4 in). Press the heart-shaped biscuit moulds into the wax and lease them there.
YOU WILL NEED
Shallow baking tray
Set of 3 heart-shaped biscuit cutters
50 g (2 oz) purple wax, heated to 82 degrees c (180 degrees F)
150 g (6 oz) pink wax, heated to 82 degrees c (180 degrees F)
Length of 2.5 cm (1 in) primed wick
Skewer or wicking needle
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There is now a wide range of biscuit cutters available in cooks' shops and department stores, so experiment with different shapes.
2 Carefully pour the hot pink wax into the three heart moulds, filling them up to their rims.
3 Make a hole in the centre of each heart, using skewer or wicking needle. Push a short length of primed wick into each hole.
4 Top up each mould with more hot pink wax. Make sure the wicks are still positioned in the centre of each candle. Leave to cool.
5 When the wax is completely cold, push the pink hearts out of the moulds. The purple wax can be re-used for other candles.
CARVED TAPER CANDLES
These unusual candles have been carved into eye-catching designs. They are made using special dip-and-curve wax which will not crack or splinter during carving.
1 Heat both dipping cans to 77 degrees C (170 degrees F).Hold the candle in the white wax for about three minutes, or until it is slightly soft.
YOU WILL NEED
A tapered candle
A dipping can with 2 kg ( 4 1/2lb) white dip and carve wax
A dipping can with 2 kg ( 4 1/2lb) ivory dip and carve wax
Wax thermometer
Sharp knife
Old candlestick
Candle varnish and brush
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It is much easier to make dip and came candles in warm conditions. Whilst learning this technique, fix a light close to your work surface. The warmth from the light will give you precious extra seconds before the candle cools.
2 Next, dip the candle three times into ivory wax dipping can.
3 Using a sharp knife, make a cut 3 mm (1/8 in) deep 4 cm (1 1/2 in) above the base of the candle. Pinch with your fingers, and gently fold back.
4 Make a second cut immediately above the one you have just made and roll it up above the first out.
5 Make a cut 5 cm (2 in) long, finishing just below the wax you have just rolled.
6 Carefully twist the flap around and push it family against the side of the candle.
7 Next, make a further cut and roll it up as before. Then make one more cut just above it.
8 Cut another 5 cm (2 in) flap (as in step 5), twist it and place it gently back onto the candle.
9 Repeat the design on the opposite side of the candle, then cut across the bottom of the candle to give it an even base.
10 Sit the candle in an old candlestick or fashion a support out of thick card, then give the candle a coat of varnish.
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