{"product_id":"the-candle-works-candle-making-basic-kit","title":"The Candle Works | Candle Making Basic Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Making Basic Kit Contents: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 lb wax melting pot with wooden handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1 lb beeswax pellets\u003cbr\u003e2 tealight molds\u003cbr\u003e30 ft pack of 4\/0 wick\u003cbr\u003e2 wooden dowels\u003cbr\u003eeasy-to-follow instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003ePrepare your candle molds\/containers by placing wicks in the center of each. Cut the wick allowing for a few inches of extra length.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor jars or tins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace your wick through the wick tab holder. Then, using a small amount of the melted beeswax on the bottom of the wick tab holder to secure it to the jar or tin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor silicone molds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThread the wick through the hole at the bottom of the mold (this is actually the top of your candle). Be sure to leave an inch of excess wicking on either end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003eFinally, secure the wick in place by wrapping it around a dowel, placed across the top of the mold or container, and tie into place. Be sure the wick is taught and centered before pouring the beeswax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003eAdd desired amount of beeswax to the wax melting pot. Using a double broiler method, place the wax melting pot into a pot of water (enough to cover 1\/3 of the melting pot.) Keep on medium high heat until it starts to melt. Stir with an old wooden or silicone spatula. Once wax begins to melt, turn heat to low or medium low to melt completely. Careful not to burn the wax. Do not leave the wax unattended.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003eOnce the beeswax is fully melted, carefully take your wax melting pot out of the pot of water. Ensure everything is on a level surface and pour the wax into your molds\/containers. The wax will shrink slightly as it sets. Let the candle cool completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor silicone molds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce the wax has completely cooled, carefully remove your candle from the mold by pushing from the bottom. Be sure the wick comes out with your candle. If the wax is not completely cool, the wick may be pulled out of the candle. Trim the wick flat on the bottom and gently even out the bottom of the candle by heating it on a pan (use aluminum foil if it’s not a dedicated wax pan). Don’t leave it on heat for too long. Place on a hard flat surface to cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"arial, sans-serif\"\u003eTrim the top of your wick. Light and enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Hollow Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43008032112717,"sku":"CW142","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5371\/3741\/files\/Basic_Candle_Kit_3.jpg?v=1779046998","url":"https:\/\/hihoneybee.myshopify.com\/products\/the-candle-works-candle-making-basic-kit","provider":"Hi Honey! Beekeeping Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}