When the sides of the shell have thickened to about 1/2", remove the mold from the water bath.
How to Make a Hurricane Candle Shell
By David Fisher, About.com Guide
Using a pair of pliers and a hot pad (or two pairs of pliers), gently lower the mold into the water bath. Be very careful not to splash any water into the wax! Immediately, you'll start to see the wax cooling around the edge of the mold.
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- Let's Get Started Making a Hurricane Candle Shell
- Set up your water bath and measure your wax
- Pour the Wax
- Place the Mold into the Water Bath
- Pour Out the Still Melted Wax
- Even Out the Top
- Drop in a Votive and Enjoy!
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