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POTPOURRI CANDLE
Materials:
1 empty 12-oz. cardboard frozen juice can with the bottom lid still attached
colorful, chunky-style potpourri
1 white taper candle about 6 inches high and 1 inch in diameter
clear paraffin wax
double boiler or slow cooker to melt the wax
Instructions:
Cut the paraffin wax into 1 to 2-inch cubes and melt it in the double boiler or slow cooker according to the manufacturer's directions on the package.
Next, stand taper candle inside the juice can. If the taper candle is taller than the can, trim some wax off the bottom until it's the same height as the can.
Center the taper inside the can, then fill the can halfway with potpourri so that the potpourri holds the taper candle upright and in place.
Using a glass or metal measuring cup, carefully take a scoop of the melted wax and pour it into the juice can.
Continue filling the juice can with melted wax
to 1/8th-inch below the can's rim, then gently tap the side of the can a few times to get rid of any air bubbles in the melted wax. Let the wax cool and harden for 30 minutes. Wax shrinks as it cools, so you'll want to "top off" your candle with a bit more melted wax. When the wax is fully cooled and hardened, use sharp scissors to snip the rim of the juice can at its seam. Peel away the cardboard and remove the candle from its mold.
Creative variations.....
Color your wax to match or compliment the color of your potpourri. Scent your wax with candle fragrance that enhances the fragrance of your potpourri. Try making some candles using other materials in place of the potpourri, such as crayon shavings, seashells, dried rosebuds, acorns, leaves, bits of evergreen with tiny pinecones or little polished stones. Candles make wonderful gifts or to enhance a gift basket. Bundle up a few with raffia ribbon or homespun fabric.
IMPORTANT***
Do not allow the wick to burn into the potpourri part of
the candle.
NEVER leave a burning candle unattended.
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- Oscar Wilde
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