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Customizing Candles for Home Decor

Materials
•   Pouring pitcher
•   Thermometer
•   10 lb. slab of wax
•   Scent
•   Acrylic molds
•   Plastic mold seal
•   Stearine
•   Wick
•   Two-piece molds
•   Color
•   Safety pan
Be sure to follow all safety precautions. Placing the mold into an aluminum pie tin or safety pan will prevent problems resulting if your mold seal does not hold.

When using Acrylic Molds, make your candle in accordance with mold instructions. Use a good general candle making wax such as Walnut Hill CWl 34. Add stearine or crystals to make the candle harder and longer-burning. Choose a color to match or compliment your room decor. Be sure to add the color and scent just before you are ready to pour the candle, so that the color will not be altered and the scent will not dissipate. Wax should be poured into acrylic molds at 200°F to 205°F and stirred lightly with a wooden dowel while touching the sides of the mold to achieve the best finish.

The Candle Critters are made in two-piece Groove Lock plastic molds. Be sure to follow the mold directions and add the hardeners and additives as stated above. The wax must be poured no hotter than 180°F or you will destroy the mold. These candles can be detailed with acrylic paints to achieve an attractive, lively character.

Here are some suggestions for enhancing your home decorating scheme as pictured above:

1. Decals can be easily rubbed onto candle. Cover with Walnut Hill Gloss Coat.
2. By using a decorative napkin and glitter create a holiday decoration.
3. Match your candle to your curtains or tablecloth by adding fabric to your candle.
4. Glitter applied to a finished candle adds sparkling charm to any room.
5. Ribbon draped and tied creatively can be an easy way to make a unique candle.
6. Candles can be decorated using stencils and acrylic paints.
7. Two-piece critter molds come to life when detailed with acrylic paint and clear gloss.
8. Add a grapevine bow and small silk flowers to enhance any decor.
9. Lace attached and shaped into a design adds an elegant touch to a basic candle.
10. Candles decorated with Holiday fabric and appliqués make home decorating more fun.
11. Candles can be wrapped with wallpaper or border to match your room decor.

Craft project courtesy of Walnut Hill Candle making Supplies

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