The Lamps, Lanterns and lighting thread

[jerrymrc]

How much ear wax do you produce??? i don't think could ever make a candle


but really, how do you make your own?

Paraffin, coffee can, thermometer, wicks and molds. You can use milk cartons for molds. Buy the block of paraffin at Michaels with one of those 40-50% off one item coupons. That is where I also get my wicks and other junk from. You can get into making candles for less than $25.

I re-melt leftover wax and save the small glass that the candles from the dollar store came in. I also have 2 molds. One for votive s and one for a simple square but mainly I just reuse the glass. I also have colors and scent's for the ones around the house.

It also was a popular pastime to do with the Kids when they were younger.