How to Make Crayon Egg Candles
Wash the eggs., Poke two holes in the eggs., Blow the egg whites and yolk out of each egg., Rinse the eggs., Set the eggs aside., Break the crayons and paraffin wax into smaller pieces., Place each into seperate plastic containers., Melt the wax and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash the eggs.
Wash the eggs thoroughly with warm water to prevent food borne illness. , Using a thumbtack, poke a hole through the top and bottom of each egg.
Your grip should be fairly loose so that the egg does not break.
The hole should be about the size of the top of the thumbtack. , Place your mouth on one end and blow until the eggs are completely empty., Place the eggs into a bowl of warm soapy water so that they fill.
Once the eggs are filled, blow through each egg to empty them., Place the eggs in the refrigerator for about 2 days to allow them to completely dry., This will allow them to melt faster and have an even consistency.
Use about 3 ounces of paraffin wax per egg. , Each color crayon should have its own container. , The paraffin wax will turn clear.
Fill a pot up with water Place the plastic containers of wax and crayons in the water so that they float Bring the water to a boil , Using a glass thermometer, make sure the paraffin wax is at 125 °F (51.7 °C) or more., Pour the melted paraffin wax directly to the melted crayon., Trim the wick so that there is at least half an inch sticking out from each side. , This allows the egg to not leak by having a solid seal. , Using a funnel, overfill the eggs to assure they are filled to full capacity. , As the wax starts to cool, you'll notice the egg is no longer filled to full capacity.
You'll need to refill the eggs about 3-4 times., Place the eggs in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours to allow the wax to completely cool.,, This can be done by knocking the eggs on a counter or hitting them all around with a spoon or other utensils. , If the shells are sticking to the wax, use a knife to peel it off. ,, Use a hair dryer on low heat to just slightly melt the wax.
Rub your finger over the wax to give it a shine finish. , This will flatten down the bottom allowing it to stand on its own. -
Step 2: Poke two holes in the eggs.
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Step 3: Blow the egg whites and yolk out of each egg.
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Step 4: Rinse the eggs.
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Step 5: Set the eggs aside.
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Step 6: Break the crayons and paraffin wax into smaller pieces.
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Step 7: Place each into seperate plastic containers.
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Step 8: Melt the wax and crayons in a double boiler set up.
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Step 9: Check the temperature.
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Step 10: Combine the paraffin wax with each color crayon.
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Step 11: Run the wick through each hole of the eggs.
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Step 12: Patch the top hole of each egg with Play-Doh.
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Step 13: Fill the eggs with the wax and crayon mix.
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Step 14: Keep refilling the eggs.
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Step 15: Set the eggs aside.
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Step 16: Remove the Play-Doh.
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Step 17: Crack the shells.
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Step 18: Peel the eggs.
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Step 19: Trim the wicks to a desired length.
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Step 20: Polish the egg candles
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Step 21: if desired.
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Step 22: Shave down the bottom of the egg with a knife
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Step 23: if you want to.
Detailed Guide
Wash the eggs thoroughly with warm water to prevent food borne illness. , Using a thumbtack, poke a hole through the top and bottom of each egg.
Your grip should be fairly loose so that the egg does not break.
The hole should be about the size of the top of the thumbtack. , Place your mouth on one end and blow until the eggs are completely empty., Place the eggs into a bowl of warm soapy water so that they fill.
Once the eggs are filled, blow through each egg to empty them., Place the eggs in the refrigerator for about 2 days to allow them to completely dry., This will allow them to melt faster and have an even consistency.
Use about 3 ounces of paraffin wax per egg. , Each color crayon should have its own container. , The paraffin wax will turn clear.
Fill a pot up with water Place the plastic containers of wax and crayons in the water so that they float Bring the water to a boil , Using a glass thermometer, make sure the paraffin wax is at 125 °F (51.7 °C) or more., Pour the melted paraffin wax directly to the melted crayon., Trim the wick so that there is at least half an inch sticking out from each side. , This allows the egg to not leak by having a solid seal. , Using a funnel, overfill the eggs to assure they are filled to full capacity. , As the wax starts to cool, you'll notice the egg is no longer filled to full capacity.
You'll need to refill the eggs about 3-4 times., Place the eggs in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours to allow the wax to completely cool.,, This can be done by knocking the eggs on a counter or hitting them all around with a spoon or other utensils. , If the shells are sticking to the wax, use a knife to peel it off. ,, Use a hair dryer on low heat to just slightly melt the wax.
Rub your finger over the wax to give it a shine finish. , This will flatten down the bottom allowing it to stand on its own.
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