Soy candle tins

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Set the wicks

   Stick each wick to the center of a tin. Hold it upright with a clothespin across the top.

2. 

   2

   Melt the wax

   Grown-up step: set the pitcher in a pan of simmering water. Melt the wax to 185°F.

3. 

   3

   Add the scent

   Take it off the heat. Stir in fragrance for 2 full minutes.

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   4

   Cool a little

   Wait until it reads 135°F. Pouring cooler makes smoother tops.

5. 

   5

   Pour the tins

   Fill each tin to 1/2 in from the top. Don't move them for 4 hours.

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   6

   Cure and trim

   Let them sit 1 week for the best smell. Trim the wicks to 1/4 in.