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Make Wax Chunks for Chunk Candles

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Melt the Wax for the Chunks

Universal Additive

Universal Additive

David Fsiher
Cut and weigh the wax and put it into your melt pot over medium heat.

When it has reached about 190 degrees, add in 1 tsp. of Universal Additive per pound of wax. Keeping the wax at 180-190 degrees, stir the wax for several minutes to make sure that the UA is well mixed in.

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