Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Follow Desiree & Melissa as they do some DIY candle making!
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Instructions for Candle Making:

Tools Needed
Microwave (we used a 1,000 watt kitchen microwave)
Tip: Using a lower watt microwave may result in longer melting time
Microwave safe bowl
Potholder or hand towel
Midsize Jar (we used a 16 oz jar)
Spoon to stir
Lighter

Ingredients
16 oz Soy wax flakes
1 oz Scented oil
Food coloring
1 Tabbed Wick

Directions
Step 1: Fill microwave safe bowl with wax flakes. Microwave for 6 minutes and or 1 minute intervals.
Step 2: Attach wick while wax is melting.
Step 3: Using your pot holder carefully stir the wax with your spoon. Continue to microwave your wax in 2 minute intervals taking it out to stir in between until wax is completely melted. When the wax is completely melted it should appear clear.
Step 4: Add scent once the wax is completely melted.
Step 5: Add color
Step 6: Mix scent and color
Step 7: Pour the candle
Step 8: Let it sit for 24 hours before lighting.
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