How To Make a Votive Candle

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Smaller and squatter than ordinary candles, votives are personal-sized creations perfect for private worship—or for perking up your patio, picnic, or poolside party.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A fire extinguisher or baking soda
At least 1 lb. of candle wax
A stove top or hot plate
A double boiler setupwith lid
A candle or candy thermometer
A clear countertop or work area
Some wax paper or newspaper
Candle wicks with metal tabs
A spatula
Votive molds or paper cups
A toothpick
And a small knife or piece of cloth
Candle colorant
Candle fragrance

Warning: Keep flammable items away from the stove. Never leave melting wax unattended and never use direct heat to melt it. If the wax catches fire, do NOT try to douse it with water—use a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or, for a fire contained in a pot, cover it with the pot lid.

Step 1: Prepare workspace

Prepare your workspace by covering it with wax paper or newspaper to make cleanup easier.

Step 2: Heat wax

Place the wax into the double boiler setup and heat to between 150 and 200 degrees, depending on manufacturer's instructions. Use the thermometer to check the temperature frequently. Don't let it exceed 250 degrees or the vapors could become flammable.

Tip: One pound of wax will make about 5 small votive candles.

Step 3: Affix wick

Affix the metal tab of a new wick to the bottom of each container using a dab of melted wax. Make sure the wick is centered and standing up straight.

Tip: Don't use wick putty for votive candles—it makes the finished candles very difficult to remove from the molds.

Step 4: Stir wax

When the wax has reached its proper temperature and is fully melted, remove it from the heat, turn off the stove, and stir.

Tip: If you want to add color or fragrance, mix in the additives according to the package directions just before removing the wax from the heat.

Step 5: Pour wax

Pour wax into each mold until it's half an inch below the rim, saving about a cup of wax for later use.

Step 6: Let cool

Put the molds aside to cool, keeping them away from any drafts or flammable objects. And don't refrigerate them—the wax should cool slowly.

Step 7: Poke holes

Once the top has cooled and a skin has formed, usually about 30 minutes to an hour later, use a toothpick to poke a few deep holes near each wick to help prevent air pockets from forming.

Step 8: Add wax

As the temperature drops, the wax at the center of the candle tends to sink and form a well. Reheat the wax you saved and add it to the mold until the well is filled.

Tip: You may need to do this several times, but only fill the well, don't over-pour. If fresh wax seeps down the sides of the mold, the candle will be harder to remove later.

Step 9: Slide candle out

After the candles have sat for several hours and cooled completely, turn the molds over and tap the bottoms until the candles slide free. If you used paper cup molds, simply peel them away.

Step 10: Trim wicks

Trim the wicks to about a quarter of an inch and that's it—your votives are ready for action.

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[kay2be2]

too complicated, I wouldn't even know where to find a pound of plain wax or candle wick with metal tabs and I don't own a candy thermometer.

[cooljamesbeans]

taco

[HeyLookItsAmy]

1:58 attractive face hahaha.

[macshadows1295]

No mean to hate on the video, but it would probably be cheaper and easier just to buy the candles instead of making them.

[kevp951]

holy crap, she's too hot..... can't......... concentrate. So obviously she was hired to attract attention for these videos.

[hoghash78]

I want to make an ear wax candle.

Help ?

[gsizzle154]

@kay2be2

you can find all things at craft stores such as hobby lobby or michaels



[EmoIssues]

@kay2be2 you can find those kinds of things at a craft store such as "Michael's"

[MahsaKh22]

I was simple but useful, thanks :)

[bloodhounds661995]

@kay2be2

Hobby lobby

Michaels

A.C Moore

Pretty much any craft store.

[ntrudr800]

Too much time consumed with re-pouring wax. Easier just to buy candles on sale. I am experimenting with Vegetable Oil candles. Just using old tea light containers & wick supports from used tea lights. I had some candle wicks left over. I filled them with Vegetable Oil instead of wax! Seems to work fine so far & should last many hours. I would rather try Olive Oil, but have none. Seems to burn clean so far. I realized this was possible while reading the Bible, Leviticus 24:1&2. She's cute =D

[nfcd0520]

Go to a store such as Michaels or order them online, there is tones of websites were you can safely do so :) Hope that helps.