Crayon Candles

What You Will Need:

Crayons
Candle Wicks
2 Pint Milk Carton
Ice

What To Do:

Cut off the top of the milk carton so that you have a "box" with one end
open. Next, Melt crayons (the crayons can be broken and different colors,
but the "washable" type do NOT work well. You can use the wax for candle
crafts found at the discount stores and add just a few crayons of the
desired color to tint it) over medium heat (there are plastic bags available
that you can place the wax and/or crayons in so that you then just place
that bag into boiling water to melt...saves a lot of clean-up). Place wick
into the milk carton and fill carton will ice. Be sure that the wick is
fairly centered and running the entire length of the carton (top to bottom).
Now, pour melted wax/crayon mixture into the carton filling to the top. Let
sit until hardened and ice has melted, then carefully cut and peel away the
carton from the candle.

   You will now have a beautiful candle. The ice in the carton caused the wax
   to quickly harden around the cubes. The result is a "swiss cheese" looking
   candle. Each one looks a little different! These must be handled carefully
   after finished as the swiss cheese nature of the candle make it fragile.

   Helpful Hints: One, make sure the ice is crushed well (too large and
   your candle will not stay together); and two, use a taper candle in place of
   the candle wick. Taper candles are far easier to acquire than the wicks if
   you don't have a good craft shop nearby.

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