How to Straighten Crooked Tapered Candles

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a tall vase that is at least 1" (2.5 cm) taller than the candle is long.

   Push in slowly to avoid breaking the candle.
   
   It may help to warm the needle between your palms beforehand. ,, Tie it snugly so that the base of the candle is against the pencil. ,, Check it after about an hour to see if the candle has straightened itself.
   
   Leave it there until it is straightened. , Then you can remove it, take off the strings and remove the needle.
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   Step 2: Stick a large needle through the base of the candle.

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   Step 3: Tie a string to each end of the needle.

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   Step 4: Tie the two strings to a pencil or other object long enough to bridge the top of the vase.

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   Step 5: Hang the candle inside the vase

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   Step 6: resting the pencil on the rim.

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   Step 7: Place in a sunny window for a little while.

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   Step 8: When straight

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   Step 9: move the vase and all into a cooler place

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    Step 10: and allow it to hang for a couple of hours to completely cool.

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