What you'll need
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How to make it
Hot wax can burn badly and catch fire. Never leave it alone or heat it directly on a burner, and keep a lid nearby to smother flames.
1Set the wicks
Stick each wick to the center of a jar bottom. Hold it straight with a centering bar.
2Melt the wax
Melt the wax in the pitcher over simmering water, stirring, until it reaches about 185 F.
3Add the scent
Take it off the heat. Stir in the fragrance slowly for 2 minutes.
4Cool a little
Wait until it drops to about 135 F. This gives smoother tops.
5Pour the candles
Pour slowly into each jar, leaving half an inch at the top.
6Let it cure
Leave the jars still for 24 hours. Trim the wicks to a quarter inch.
7Label and wait
Add labels. Let them cure 2 more days before burning for the best scent.
Edie's tipPour with the pitcher resting on the jar rim and tilt it slowly. You won't need to hold the full weight up in the air.
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