Bayberry Candles
Learn how to make bayberry candles in small tins for "Good Luck" in the new year. A Colonial tradition that's fun for holiday gift giving.
Yield: 12
Cost: $40
Equipment
- candle pitcher or large can
- wax thermometer
- an old pot
Materials
- 4 oz candle tins
- candle wicks
- bayberry fragrance oil
Instructions
- Use a bit of hot glue to hold the wicks in place on the bottom of the center of the tin.
- Melt the wax in a wax pitcher or old coffee can in an old pot filled partially with water.
- Once your wax melts, remove it from the heat and add the fragrance oil at around 185 degrees F before pouring it into tins.
- After you pour the wax into the tin use straws with a slit cut in the middle to hold up the wicks and keep them straight. You can also try clothespins.
- Once the candles are completely cool, trim the wicks.
Notes
These candle tins will burn for 20-25 hours so if you want it to burn down to the wick you need to start early on Christmas Eve day.
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