How to Make an Ice Candle

By David Fisher, About.com Guide

I know...I know...most of us made one of these in the 3rd grade using an empty cardboard milk container and some string for the wick. Well, I've refined things a bit - but it's still an easy and fun candle project.

For this project you'll need:

• A mold of some sort - yes, you can even use a cardboard milk container - I'm using a pillar candle mold
• A relatively high melt point wax - a pillar blend, or a hurricane blend - I'm using IGI 1014 - but there are different types of wax you can use.
• A candle to use as the "core" - I'm using a ball candle and a standard taper
• Color and/or fragrance as desired
• Ice, chopped into small pieces/chunks
• A basic understanding of Candle Safety

For more illustrations for this project check out the Ice Candle Gallery

Ready? Let's get started!