Ice Candles are some of the ways we made candles as kids, with leftover parafin wax from grandma's canning and crayola crayons for color. So skip down memory lane, and have a little fun.
Supplies:
• ice pellets or chunks (not crushed)
• candle wax
• taper candle (for making tall candles)
or votive (for making short can-dles)
• various disposable containers with a waxy lining
(example: milk cartons, yogurt or juice containers, or styrofoam cups)
Optional:
• simmer pot shavings
Directions;
1. Over medium heat, melt wax until completely liquefied. (Be careful that wax does not overheat or boil) Hint: you may even melt down your old candles instead of buy-ing new wax.
2. Fill milk carton, or other container with ice pellets. If making a tall candle, place taper into center of container and ice, making sure it is stable.
3. Slowly pour wax into container, pouring directly over ice.
4. After wax has had time to set up and harden, pour melted ice (water) out of container.
5. Slowly remove carton, carefully peeling it away from candle (as if you were peeling an orange). "Now light your candle and enjoy!"
Suggestion: To give a slight hint of color, try adding simmering pellets or colored shavings or both in with your ice, then pour wax. This will give your candle a wonderful scent.
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