Ice Candles

Ice Candles

Witchy Craft


Empty half-gallon cardboard milk or juice carton (rinsed and dried)
10" white candle
ice cubes
crayons
candle scent-optional
2 lb. wax

> Prior to melting the wax you can prepare the mold. Place candle in
> the middle of the carton and fill with ice cubes. Make sure candle
> is centered while filling carton. Place carton in freezer until
> ready to use. Melt wax in coffee can placed in a pan with several
> inches of water over low to medium heat. Add bits of crayon/candle
> coloring and candle scent as desired. Stir wax while melting usingan
> old wooden spoon or wooden dowel. Do not leave melting wax
> unattended on stove. When the wax has melted, remove the mold from
> the freezer and slowly pour the melted wax into the mold. Make sure
> the coffee can is not too hot to handle prior to pouring the wax.
> Fill to the top of the mold and let sit for at least 15 minutes. The
> ice cubes will start to melt and you can drain water out of the
> candle by holding over the sink. Let candle sit for another 15
> minutes and drain again. Repeat several more times, then carefully
> peel away the carton from the candle. Let the candle sit for several
> more hours in order to ensure all of the water has drained out. You
> can dust the outside with glitter for decoration. Place on a
> ironstone plate, decorate bottom of candle with greenery, light &
> enjoy.

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