If you need to figure out just how much wax you'll need for your particular container, use this Handy Container Calculator. Each of these 8 oz jelly jar candles took about 6.8 ounces of wax.
Heat the wax to about 180 degrees.
Basic Container Candles
By David Fisher, About.com
Weigh out the wax and melt it your melt pot.
Prev
- Let's Get Started Making a Basic Container Candle
- Set the Wicks
- Pre-heat Your Jars
- Weigh and Melt the Wax
- Add Color and/or Fragrance
- Pour the Candles
- Let them Cool Slowly
- Trim the Wicks, Let them Cure, and Enjoy!
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