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The addition of stearin not only whitens the wax but also ensures that the candle will be very long-burning
2 Place the ruler across your marks and, using a craft knife, cut the soft wax into even squares.
3 Using a sharp object, make a hole in the centre of each square. Wait until the wax is completely cold and then remove the squares from the baking tray.
4 Using a wicking needle, thread the wick sustainer with the length of primed wick. Gently use a pair of pliers to pinch the wick sustainer to secure the wick firmly in place.
5 Thread the wick through the holes in the centre of the squares, setting the squares on top of each other at a slight angle.
NEPTUNE CANDLE
Conjure up the natural beauty of the sea by combining shells and undyed natural paraffin wax in this simple but effective candle. If you are making it as a gift, wrap the finished candle in clear cellophone and tie with a raffia bow. Other inflammable objects, for example fresh or dried flowers and herbs, could also be used for a different effect.
1 Have the prepared mould ready. Fix the wick but leave it hanging free over the side of the mould. Put the paraffin wax and stearin together in a double saucepan and heat to 82 degrees C (180 degrees F). pour the wax mix into the mould.
YOU WILL NEED
Candle mould, approximately
15 * 7.5 cm (6 * 3 in)
Length of 5 cm (2 in) primed wick
Stick, to support the wick
Mould seal
450 g (1 lb) paraffin wax
50 g (2 oz) stearin
Double saucepan
Thermometer
Sharp knife
Sea shells
Wicking needle
wax thermometer
SAFETY TIP
For extra safety when decorating with flammable materials such as dried flowers or herbs, put the wick in so that it reaches only halfway down the mould so that the candle will not burn below the point where the embedded decoration starts.
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when adding the wax in step 5, it must be cooler than the wax already in the mould or it will melt it and the shells will fall off.
2 Wait for about 3-5 minutes until the wax has formed a skin about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick. Starting about 1 cm (1/2 in) from the edge and working quickly, cut off a 'lid' of skin from the top of the mould.
3 Pour the wax mixture back into the double saucepan with the wax disk. Clean the rim of the mould, if necessary.
4 Gently press shells into the thin layer of wax on the sides of the mould. Make sure they are embedded deeply enough to be seen from outside, taking care not to let them break through the outer surface of the wax.
5 Fix the wick in position in the usual way. Check the temperature of the hot wax and wait until it has cooled to about 73 degrees c (165 degrees F). Cool rapidly, if necessary by adding unmelted wax. Pour the hot wax into the mould up to the original level. Top up, allow to cool for 3-4 hours, then remove from the mould in the usual way.
LANTERN CANDLE WITH DRIED FRUITS
A wonderful, everlasting gift, this unique wax lantern would make a welcome decoration in any home. The warm colours of the dried fruit embedded in the sides glow warmly when a'
candle is placed inside the lantern and lit.
1 Cut the fruit into slices and place on a baking tray in a very low oven for about 1 1/2 hours. Remove and layout on a plate ready for use.
YOU WILL NEED
A lemon, orange, star fruit, peach and lime
Cutting board
sharp knife
Baking tray
Flat-leafed parsley
1 kg (2 1/4 1b) wax
Wax therometer
A large, tall, square container
Scalpel or craft knife
spatula
Nightlight or small scented candle
Glass tumbler or jam jar
The addition of stearin not only whitens the wax but also ensures that the candle will be very long-burning
2 Place the ruler across your marks and, using a craft knife, cut the soft wax into even squares.
3 Using a sharp object, make a hole in the centre of each square. Wait until the wax is completely cold and then remove the squares from the baking tray.
4 Using a wicking needle, thread the wick sustainer with the length of primed wick. Gently use a pair of pliers to pinch the wick sustainer to secure the wick firmly in place.
5 Thread the wick through the holes in the centre of the squares, setting the squares on top of each other at a slight angle.
NEPTUNE CANDLE
Conjure up the natural beauty of the sea by combining shells and undyed natural paraffin wax in this simple but effective candle. If you are making it as a gift, wrap the finished candle in clear cellophone and tie with a raffia bow. Other inflammable objects, for example fresh or dried flowers and herbs, could also be used for a different effect.
1 Have the prepared mould ready. Fix the wick but leave it hanging free over the side of the mould. Put the paraffin wax and stearin together in a double saucepan and heat to 82 degrees C (180 degrees F). pour the wax mix into the mould.
YOU WILL NEED
Candle mould, approximately
15 * 7.5 cm (6 * 3 in)
Length of 5 cm (2 in) primed wick
Stick, to support the wick
Mould seal
450 g (1 lb) paraffin wax
50 g (2 oz) stearin
Double saucepan
Thermometer
Sharp knife
Sea shells
Wicking needle
wax thermometer
SAFETY TIP
For extra safety when decorating with flammable materials such as dried flowers or herbs, put the wick in so that it reaches only halfway down the mould so that the candle will not burn below the point where the embedded decoration starts.
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when adding the wax in step 5, it must be cooler than the wax already in the mould or it will melt it and the shells will fall off.
2 Wait for about 3-5 minutes until the wax has formed a skin about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick. Starting about 1 cm (1/2 in) from the edge and working quickly, cut off a 'lid' of skin from the top of the mould.
3 Pour the wax mixture back into the double saucepan with the wax disk. Clean the rim of the mould, if necessary.
4 Gently press shells into the thin layer of wax on the sides of the mould. Make sure they are embedded deeply enough to be seen from outside, taking care not to let them break through the outer surface of the wax.
5 Fix the wick in position in the usual way. Check the temperature of the hot wax and wait until it has cooled to about 73 degrees c (165 degrees F). Cool rapidly, if necessary by adding unmelted wax. Pour the hot wax into the mould up to the original level. Top up, allow to cool for 3-4 hours, then remove from the mould in the usual way.
LANTERN CANDLE WITH DRIED FRUITS
A wonderful, everlasting gift, this unique wax lantern would make a welcome decoration in any home. The warm colours of the dried fruit embedded in the sides glow warmly when a'
candle is placed inside the lantern and lit.
1 Cut the fruit into slices and place on a baking tray in a very low oven for about 1 1/2 hours. Remove and layout on a plate ready for use.
YOU WILL NEED
A lemon, orange, star fruit, peach and lime
Cutting board
sharp knife
Baking tray
Flat-leafed parsley
1 kg (2 1/4 1b) wax
Wax therometer
A large, tall, square container
Scalpel or craft knife
spatula
Nightlight or small scented candle
Glass tumbler or jam jar
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