Crafation: Round Two

This craftation will be a mason jar candle. It is a fun, inexpensive thing to make and give as a gift.

What you need:

• Wax (I used "100% natural soy way," but I guess and wax that you can melt down will work. I have seen it done with old candles, just melt them down )
• Eight inch waxed wicks with tabs
• Mason Jar
• Scent (optional, I chose cappuccino)
• Dye (optional, I did not even use it because I liked the cream)
• Funnel
• Double Boiler
• Clothespins
• Hot glue Gun

Heat up you hot glue gun. Then, glue the tab of the wick to the center of the bottom of the mason jar.

Now, boil some water.

Have all the wax you need measured out. When you do this, fill up your mason jar all the way. Then, double that amount.

Make sure you add you sent and dye how it is directed on the package.

Now, put on your double boiler and add the wax.

Sorry, I forgot to get a picture of how it is when you first pour it in.

Now, stir it around until it melts completely.

Set you funnel in your jar. Then, pour it in.

You might not melt enough on your first time, so just melt some more.

Put a clothespin on the wick and set it aside to harden.

Later on, it should look like this.

In the mean time clean* up.

Wait until it is completely hardened, then cut the wicks down to size.

Voila, You have a mason jar candle!

Clean*- Never pour melted wax down the drain or it will later harden and clog up your drain, so just use paper towels and wipe it ALL off. Then, clean it as usual.

Happy  blogging,

Gin Jager