…of the wax that was used to create it. A properly crafted votive will liquefy to some degree as it burns. This is necessary to achieve good scent throw. Votives are not intended to be free standing candles. Therefore it…

…burn longer than paraffin. Here are some suitable wax mixture formulas to get you started. Feel free to tweak them to your liking. Formula (all formulas based on weight) Comments 100% Beeswax These burn a long time. They will require…

…be used to melt away some of the wax on the top rim of the hurricane shell. Level the top to provide a clean appearance. If you have an electric griddle, you may wish to use that in a similar…

…prepare a water vessel with the appropriate amount of water.       Step 2. Melt wax. Because this is a hurricane shell and we want it to withstand the heat without melting, we are using a high melting point…

…colors will all run together. 5. Allow the soaps to cool completely before attempting to remove them from the mold. To remove the soaps, gently press on the front side of the mold until the soap comes free. If it…

…your cookie cutter into the wax and move it from side to side until the entire heart is free from the wax around it. 6.You can remove the heart-shaped wax at this time, or leave it on the sheet until…

…point of the barrel is that it makes handling the wick much easier.       While holding the wick within the barrel, apply hot-glue to the base of the wick tab. In the photo to the left, we are…