Be careful not to pour the wax any higher than the original outer edge of the candle. You don't want any of the new hot wax going down the sides of the cooled candle, it will ruin the finish.
Rustic Pillar Candles
By David Fisher, About.com
Once the candle has cooled quite a bit, do a second pour to fill in the valley that will be created by the wax cooling and shrinking.
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- Let's Get Started Making Rustic Pillar Candles
- Freeze Your Molds
- Weigh, Melt, Color and Fragrance Your Wax
- Let the Wax Cool
- Pour the Candles
- Let them Cool
- Do a Second Pour
- Unmold, Wick and Enjoy
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