How to Make an Easy Votive Candle

By David Fisher, About.com Guide

Prepare your molds (I'm using 3 oz. paper Dixie Cups here) by setting them in a low tray or pan. Take your prepared wick and wrap the top of the wick around a craft stick, or like I've done here, slide the tip of the wick through a slit in a plastic drinking straw. Hang the straw or stick over the top of the mold/cup so that the wick hangs down the center. The wick tab should touch the bottom of the cup firmly, without causing bends in the wick.

If you get hooked on candle making and want to invest in some more equipment, you can invest in some votive molds and wick pins.

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• How to Make an Easy Votive Candle
• Prepare the Mold for the Votive Candle
• Melt the Wax for the Votive Candle
• Monitor the Candle Wax Temperature
• Add the Colorant to the Melted Votive Candle Wax
• Add the Fragrance to the Candle Wax
• Pour the Candle Wax into the Mold or Cup
• Repour/Top Off the Candle
• Unmold Your Finished Votive Candle

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