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Candles with Wood Wicks

Source of Recipe

From "Gifts in Jars" by Natalie Wise


Recipe Introduction

"These glamorous candles are perfect gifts for just about anyone in your life, male or female. They are great hostess gifts and also work for neighbors, teachers, friends, and family. No one will believe you made these, so don't tell them how easy they are. Spray paint elevates the humble jar to knock-out status for a gift that's sure to impress. Make as many as you'd like, figuring on 2½ to 3 cups of soy wax flakes per jar."

List of Ingredients

◦  3 small jars, lids optional
◦  Gold metallic spray paint
◦  Clear spray paint overcoat, if desired
◦  9 to 10 cups soy wax flakes
◦  3 wood candle wicks with clips
◦  4 ounces essential oil of your choice


Recipe

Spray paint the jars of your choice with gold metallic spray paint. Finish with a clear overcoat if you wish. If you don't overcoat them, the jars will "age" a bit, which adds a shabby-chic glamour that I happen to like.

Prepare your finished and dried jars by placing them in a row close to your candle-making station. Fit a wood wick into the wick clip and place in each jar. Place the soy wax flakes inside a metal, heatproof pitcher with a pouring spout. Place that pitcher inside a small pot and fill the pot with water until it reaches 2 inches up the side of the pitcher. Bring the water to a boil and let the soy wax flakes melt completely (they will do so quickly). Remove from heat.

Carefully, using an oven mitt, remove the pitcher from the boiling water and stir in the essential oils. Then carefully pour the wax into each jar, filling almost to the top. Straighten the wicks when you've poured all the candles. Let set at least 24 hours before moving or burning.


Makes three 4-ounce jar candles