How Do You Make Drip Candles Using Crayons?
Candles can set the mood for a romantic interlude, add fabulous aromas to your home, and enhance the décor of any room. If you enjoy candles and are crafty, you may want to take on the hobby of candle making. A fun candle project uses old crayons to make a drip candle. These are fairly easy to make and are a great hit for a homemade gift. Choose wax from candles that tend to drip, or buy special wax that is made for drip candles. Set up the dripping can inside a cooking pot large enough to hold it. Add several inches of water to the pot. Place the pot on a stove burner and warm the water. Add the paraffin wax to the dripping can, leaving a small amount of room to add the crayons later. Let the wax completely melt. Remove any paper from the crayons and break a crayon (or several of the same color) into small pieces. Add a large handful of them to the melted paraffin wax. When the crayons have melted, mix the wax and crayons together thoroughly. While the wax and crayons are melting, set
