So many of us love throwing an outdoor party or two in the summer.
Candles are always a part of the equation.
Why not make your own? I found this “recipe” at teotwawkiblog.blogspot.com.
The materials you will need are:
- Soy wax flakes. These are commonly used in making scented candles and are sold in craft stores or Amazon. I bought a 5 pound bag from Amazon for 12.79 shipped – right here. A pound of wax will fill around a 24 ounce container, give or take. You can use other wax, but soy is affordable, typically has a longer burn time than other waxes and has some other beneficial qualities (all-natural, renewable, etc.).
- Canning jars. I purchased a dozen 8 ounce jars from Wal Mart for around $8. If you have jars around the house, no need to buy ’em. We’ve used jars from jams, sauces and so on for candles in the past.
- Wicks and Tabs. You can find these on Amazon, eBay and at your craft stores. You’ll want your wicks to be a bit longer than your candle holder is tall. I have 100 tabs and 100 nine inch wicks on eBay for about $10 total.
The tools you will need are:
- Scissors: For cutting the wicks to size
- Double Boiler: For melting the wax. I don’t have an actual double boiler, so I just get a large pot, fill it about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way with water, and then nest a slightly smaller pot inside.
- A Pouring Device: I just used a pyrex measuring cup.
- Protective Gloves: We’ll be using boiling water and hot wax, so you want to keep you hands safe.
The steps are simple. Head over to teotwawkiblog.blogspot.com for full instructions with photos.
So what do you think? Give me your comments and feedback below. And, oh, by the way, don’t forget to tell a friend if you like what you see! xo
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