Top off the shell with the remaining wax and let that cool.
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Let the candle cool for a couple hours. The wax will shrink a bit at the top. You will need to use a bit more of the wax to do a repour.
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- Let's Get Started
- Cut/Form the Base
- Even Out the Bottom
- Carve the Eyes and Mouth
- Cover the Holes
- Make a Wick Hole
- Insert the Wick
- Pour the Inside
- Cool and Repour
- Remove the Tape - You're Done
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