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Candles make great gifts. Make your own for extra special gifts that cost much less. Young children will need supervision using the stove for this project.

You need:

  • Candle Wax
  • Candle Scent and Color
  • Double Boiler
    (Empty coffee can in a pot of water works fine)
  • Candle Wick
  • Candle Mold
    (Empty container such as a milk carton or Pringles can works fine)
  • Gemstones
  • Tacky Glue
  • Glitter

Instructions:

Prepare wick in mold according to the package directions. Melt wax in a double boiler. Stir in scent and color. Pour into mold. Let harden. Remove from mold. Glue on gemstones and glitter.

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