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.
Make Wax Chunks for Chunk Candles
By David Fisher, About.com
Cut and weigh the wax and put it into your melt pot over medium heat.
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- Let's Make Chunks for Chunk Candles
- Materials for Making Candle Chunks
- Melt the Wax for the Chunks
- Cool the Wax and Add Color and/or Fragrance
- Stir and Pour the Wax into Pans
- When It's Firm, Cut the Wax
- Cut the Chunks
- Scoop and Store the Wax Chunks for Later Candle Making
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