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Pour the Wax

Pouring the Wax

Pouring the Wax

David Fisher
After stirring the fragrance oil in well, let the wax cool to about 160 degrees. Once the wax has cooled, carefully pour the wax into the containers.

Set the candles aside to cool.

Note: If you're using clear or translucent containers (like jars or glasses, it helps to warm up your containers before your pour the wax into them. Not really hot - just to 150 degrees or so. You can do that in a warm oven, or with a heat gun. This helps the wax adhere better to the sides of the glass. If your containers are opaque, like these coffee cups, it doesn't matter.

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