How to Make Shot Glass Candles
Break up all your old, half burned candles into a measuring cup., Place the measuring cup into a pan of boiling water until the wax melts. , Watch to see when the wax has almost completely melted., Place the wicks inside the shot glasses., When the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Break up all your old
You can use discolored wax if you are planning on adding some wax dye. -
Step 2: half burned candles into a measuring cup.
, At this point, you will be able to add the wax dye (if your original wax is discolored). , Make sure you only use glass shot glasses or any other thick glass.
Put a small drop of glue on the tip, and press that into the bottom center of the glass to make sure the wick stays put. , Be careful not to submerge the entire wick. , Wax contracts as it cools, so you may need to do pour more wax after the candle has set. , -
Step 3: Place the measuring cup into a pan of boiling water until the wax melts.
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Step 4: Watch to see when the wax has almost completely melted.
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Step 5: Place the wicks inside the shot glasses.
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Step 6: When the wax has melted down
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Step 7: pour the wax into each shot glass.
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Step 8: When the wax is almost completely set
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Step 9: move the wick into the center of the glass and then leave it to fully set.
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Step 10: Finished!
Detailed Guide
You can use discolored wax if you are planning on adding some wax dye.
, At this point, you will be able to add the wax dye (if your original wax is discolored). , Make sure you only use glass shot glasses or any other thick glass.
Put a small drop of glue on the tip, and press that into the bottom center of the glass to make sure the wick stays put. , Be careful not to submerge the entire wick. , Wax contracts as it cools, so you may need to do pour more wax after the candle has set. ,
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