paraffin wax
empty can
about 24" of candle wick
saucepan
WARNING: Paraffin wax catches fire easily if it gets too hot. Drips of
hot wax can cause burns on your skin.
Fill the saucepan with about 2" water and heat it over low heat on the stove. Put the
paraffin block into the can, and place the can in the water. The paraffin will melt
slowly. Add another block of paraffin if you are making a very big candle.
When the wax is melted, lower the wick down into the liquid wax. Then slowly lift it out
and hold it until the wax begins to cool and get solid. Then, lower the wick again, so
more wax will coat it. Lift it up, and let it cool a little. Repeat this process,
over and over, until the candle is the size you want. Then hang it by the wick end to
cool. Trim the extra wick when it is cooled.
There is always a lot of talk about how we can
save money over the holidays. And how can we get the kids involved more?
This particular gift idea is so easy and says "I love you" so well, that you
won't want to miss out on it!
The best inexpensive Christmas gift I ever received was from my son when he was in
Kindergarten.
The class took empty boxes (hair color, toothpaste, whatever) and wrapped them in wrapping
paper and tied them with a ribbon.
Attached to the box was this note:
I took an ordinary box
As empty as can be
I filled it with a special gift
And wrapped it carefully
But please don't ever open it
Just leave the ribbon tied
And hold it tightly near your heart
Because my love for you's inside!
You could also change the ribbon line to read "just leave the bow applied" if
you use bows instead of ribbon. This of course is easier than the ribbon for little ones.
I loved this gift and will keep it FOREVER.
Submitted by Amanda Formaro -
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