Recipe

Shell Candles Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Deliathecrone / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago This is another favor I've made in the past. This particular photo comes from Martha Stewart, but it's exactly as I make them. Prep:15m Cook:10m Servings:1	Deliathecro
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Ingredients

Deep shells like scallops, clams, and quahogs

a weak solution of bleach and water

paraffin wax or existing candles

a double boiler or an old percolater that will sit inside a larger saucepan

wicking

metal wick holders

Directions

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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