What you'll need
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How to make it
Melt wax only in a water bath, never leave it alone on the heat, and smother any wax fire with a lid, never water.
1Melt the wax
Set the dipping can in a pot of simmering water and fill it with beeswax. Heat it to 155 to 165 F.
2Cut and weight the wick
Cut a 30 in wick and drape it over the dowel so 2 equal ends hang down. Tie a washer to each end.
3Prime the wick
Dip both ends into the wax for 3 seconds and lift out. Pull them straight as they cool.
4Dip and wait
Dip for 2 to 3 seconds, lift out and wait 1 minute. Keep the 2 candles from touching.
5Build the layers
Repeat 25 to 30 times. Each dip adds a thin layer. It goes slow, then suddenly they look like candles.
6Cut off the weights
Once the bases are 7/8 in across, slice off the weighted tips with a warm knife.
7Hang to harden
Hang them overnight. Trim the wicks to 1/4 in and slide them into holders.
Edie's tipIf the wax gets too hot, dips melt off the last layer. Lower the heat and let it cool a few degrees.
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