Learn how to make dipped candles! Kids of all ages, particularly older kids, and parents will love making their very own candles!

Supplies:

Wax  Candle wicks Empty glass jars Scissors Ruler Hanger & clothespins Stove top pan Metal screw Crayons or candle dyes

Step 1: Prepare the Wax

If using old candles: Chop up your wax into small enough pieces that they fit in the glass jars. If using wax beads: Fill the glass jars with the beads.

Step 2: Get Wax ready for heating

If using old candles: fill jars 1/3 full of cool water.  If using wax beads: follow the package directions but water is not usually needed.

Step 3: Melt Wax

1. Fill sauce pan 1/2 full of water & turn heat on Low.  2. Add candle wax to jars, & add crayons to white wax if you are using it. 3. Keep heat on Low and allow wax to melt completely.

Step 4: Set up dipping station

Prepare by covering counter with plenty of newspapers and fill extra glass jars or other disposable container with cold water. Once your wax has completely melted, set up your dipping station.

Step 5: Get wicks ready for dipping

1. Fold your 10? wick in half, so you will make two candles at one time – we found draping it over a ruler helped make the process faster. 2. Add weight to the bottom end to keep the wick straight during the dipping process.

Step 6: Dip the candles to build wax layers

Dipping diy candles is all about building layers, & you will alternate dipping your candle into the wax & cold water to set each layer. Dip the wicks into wax, then into the can/cup of cold water.

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat!

Repeat this process many times, and continue to do so until your candles are as thick as you want them.

Step 7: Hang the dipped candles to cool

Drape the finished candle pair over a hanger & clip with a clothes pin so they stay in place or use an upper cabinet in the kitchen with something to secure the end inside.  Allow to cool completely.

Step 8: Trim the wick

Snip the wick in half so that you now have two candles.

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