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Shell Candles Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • First, clean the shells in a weak solution of bleach and water, and let dry.
  • Melt paraffin wax or existing candles in the top of a double boiler (use one with a lip, if possible; it will be easier to pour from).
  • If the shell wobbles a bit, I like to stabilize in in a bed of salt.
  • Cut the wicking to 2 to 3 inches, and attach it to a metal wick holder; set aside.
  • Pour the melted wax into the shell, then place the wick and holder in the bottom of the shell, being careful not to burn your fingers.
  • If the wick droops, trim slightly.
  • Let cool until hardened, about 30 minutes.
  • Be careful: The top layer of the wax hardens first, but the melted wax underneath will spill out if the candle is moved before it has had a chance to cool completely.

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  • shihtzu 15 years ago
    this is cute, cld. be joke for clam shells.
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