How to Make Candle Tarts
Break up paraffin., Set the double boiler over medium heat. , Watch the pot as the wax melts; do not leave it unattended, even for a second. , Add a piece of a crayon or commercial candle dye when the wax has melted. , Stir it with a wooden spoon to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Break up paraffin.
Add it to the top part of a double boiler.
Place the pot in the bottom part of the boiler, to which you have added water. -
Step 2: Set the double boiler over medium heat.
,,,, Add about 1 oz. per 1 lb. of wax (29.57 ml per
453.6 g).
Do not add the fragrance at higher ratios, as it will seep from the wax after it has cooled. , You may also coat them with vegetable oil, if you prefer. ,, Balance the pencil across the top of the tart pan. , Fill the mold to about 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) from the top. , This may take several hours, depending on the size of your tart pans.
If the center of the wax tart begins to sink, add a second wax pour to the tart pan. , If the tart is difficult to remove, place it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
It should be easy to remove at that point. , -
Step 3: Watch the pot as the wax melts; do not leave it unattended
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Step 4: even for a second.
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Step 5: Add a piece of a crayon or commercial candle dye when the wax has melted.
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Step 6: Stir it with a wooden spoon to spread the color throughout the melted wax.
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Step 7: Mix in fragrance with the melted wax.
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Step 8: Spray tart pans or muffin tins with cooking spray.
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Step 9: Cut a piece of wick about 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) longer than the depth of your mold
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Step 10: if you choose to add a wick.
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Step 11: Insert it into a wick holder
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Step 12: and wrap the other end around a pencil.
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Step 13: Pour the wax into the mold slowly to avoid spills and burns and to prevent air bubbles from forming in your wax tart.
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Step 14: Allow the wax to cool and set completely.
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Step 15: Turn the tart pans upside down over your hand
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Step 16: and tap them lightly to release the wax tarts.
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Step 17: Enjoy!
Detailed Guide
Add it to the top part of a double boiler.
Place the pot in the bottom part of the boiler, to which you have added water.
,,,, Add about 1 oz. per 1 lb. of wax (29.57 ml per
453.6 g).
Do not add the fragrance at higher ratios, as it will seep from the wax after it has cooled. , You may also coat them with vegetable oil, if you prefer. ,, Balance the pencil across the top of the tart pan. , Fill the mold to about 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) from the top. , This may take several hours, depending on the size of your tart pans.
If the center of the wax tart begins to sink, add a second wax pour to the tart pan. , If the tart is difficult to remove, place it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
It should be easy to remove at that point. ,
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