A Perfect Country Wedding

The lazy part of me says I can just buy candles like these, but the crafty part of me says I NEED TO DO THIS!!

DIY Dip-Dyed Candles.

Tools and Materials

• White pillar candles, assorted sizes, $3.50 to $10 each,jamaligarden.com
• Bleached beeswax beads (for melting), $13 for 1 pound, sculpt.com
• Double boiler or slow cooker
• Vegetable peeler or knife
• Crayons, in various colors
• Wooden spoon
• Taper candle
• Ceramic plate or baking sheet

How-To
1.  Place wax beads in a double boiler or a slow cooker, filling about a quarter of the way. Melt wax, adding more chips for a higher wax line.

2. Use vegetable peeler or knife to shave bits of crayon into wax (totaling about a quarter of a crayon). Stir to blend. Let any bubbles settle, and dip a taper candle into wax to test the color (once beeswax dries, it can be broken off, so you can use the taper for the next batch). Add more shavings for darker color. Remove wax from heat.

3. With a slow, even motion, dip base of 1 pillar candle to the desired height. Hold candle in melted wax for 5 to 10 seconds; remove, and set candle, tinted end down, on plate or baking sheet to dry (once wax hardens, the candle should be easy to remove). If making multiple candles, return wax to heat as needed to maintain proper consistency.

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