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They come in all kinds of gorgeous colors.
I had lots of almost burnt up candles. Thought this was a great way to be thrifty.

Posted by Marieke from Espel, Flevoland, The Netherlands • Published See Marieke's 165 projects »
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  • How to make a model or sculpture. Candle Wax Figurines - Step 1
    Step 1

    Melt different colors of candle wax. You can do it au bain marie...

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Candle Wax Figurines - Step 2
    Step 2

    ... or by holding the wax in a alluminium waxine holder above a candle. It's quicker.

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Candle Wax Figurines - Step 3
    Step 3

    Put a piece of baking paper on a flat surface. Put cookie cutters on it and carefully pour the melted wax in the cutters. If you're using a large size, pour a little layer and add a second layer when the first one is dry.

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Candle Wax Figurines - Step 4
    Step 4

    Let the wax cool down and gently push it out of the cutter.

    Now all you need to do is think of something to do with them. I think I'll make a wreath.

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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
hi great tute,, love this cool idea. mayby i ve you cast a layer of melted wax in the shape and wait a short time an put down a lay a candle a wax wick apon it and then the last layer on that you can light them as a real candle. they looking so pretty. !!!!!
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