Some people prefer to gently set them into a water bath to cool more quickly. I don't usually do this...though it does give the candle a bit more of a hard glossy finish.
Chunk Votive Candles
By David Fisher, About.com
Either set the candles aside to cool completely.
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- Let's Make Some Easy Chunk Votives
- Prepare the Molds
- Fill the Molds with Chunk
- Pick Your Temperature
- Pour the Overpour
- Tap and Heat the sides
- Let them Cool
- Unmold and Enjoy
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