1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Candle & Soap Making

Christmas Container Candles

By , About.com Guide

2 of 6

Prepare Your Container

Wick Assembled

Wick in Coffee Cup Container

David Fisher
Make sure your container is clean and dry.

Put a wick stickum or bit of glue on the end of the wick tab. Using a straw to hold the wick, press the wick tab firmly into the center of the cup. Wrap the end of the wick around a wick bar, or insert it through drinking straw that you've cut a small slit in.

Explore Candle & Soap Making

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Make Your Own Scented Pine Cones

Bring a little of the fall season in your home with this easy-to-make craft. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Candle & Soap Making
  4. Holiday Projects
  5. How to Make Christmas Container Candles - Step Two - Prepare Your Container

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.