I was looking around for easy DIY Christmas gifts and found this great idea. If you don't make candles yourself then this is a great way to "make" candles and keep for yourself or give to a love one. I got all the information from Martha Stewart.
How to Dip-Dye with Tinted Wax
Melt the wax in a double boiler or in a slow cooker with a nonstick insert. Let leftover wax solidify, and it will pop out easily.
Tools and Materials
White pillar candles, assorted sizes,
Bleached beeswax beads (for melting) or any other pillar wax
Double boiler or slow cooker
Vegetable peeler or knife
Crayons, in various colors (if you have candle dye you can use that!)
Wooden spoon
Taper candle
Ceramic plate or baking sheet
How-To1. 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) or drop colors from candle dyes into the pot one drop at a time. 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 or drops 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.
This is such a great idea...you can even tie in the colors of your own house!
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