Candles from Crayons
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dissn_it
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I remember making them as a kid but I also did not recall exactly how to go about doing them now. I did find some instructions online that seemed like it is the way we used to make them. I hope this helps you out.
How to Make Candles from Old Crayons | eHow.com
How to Make Candles from Old Crayons | eHow.com
Laurasav
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Gee, this brings back some old childhood memories for me too! I remember my mom making candles a couple different summers when my siblings and I were young. We had a summer place up north on the lake and she made candles using sand somehow. I don't remember the specifics, but I do remember how cool they were. I vividly recall a PURPLE one she made for me! The crayon ones sound cool to make! Thanks for a trip down memory lane.
Isabellas2007
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This looks like it would be an easy recipe to follow! I will have to try this as a craft or art project with my kids. Hopefully they do not mind me using some of their old crayons!
dashboardc33
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That is neat. I have never heard of it. Do you remember if the crayons were used to make the candle a different color? I have heard of making wax projects on wax paper before. I have also heard of melting crayons to make new crayons that are multi color. I will probably do that this summer with the old broken crayons that are laying around.
Jessi
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All you do is melt down the crayons and pour it into containers. Add a wick that you can buy at pretty much any craft store and you're good to go. The only thing ice would be used for is to quickly cool down the candle after you pour it, but it'll set on its own without you doing that.
beyreNC
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Huh. I never would have thought about melting crayons and making candles out of them. What kind of wax are crayons anyhow? Do they burn hot like beeswax or are they more gentle like paraffin? (gee, I hope I have that right).
So, you have candles that not only can you burn, but also write with if you don't have a pen handy! LOL
So, you have candles that not only can you burn, but also write with if you don't have a pen handy! LOL
Jessi
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That's okay! They'll still burn just the same. Put them in decorative jars or something that you want to keep the candle in instead of a mold. That way, you can burn it like you would soft gel candle.
twinsmommy
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Hmm...we have melted crayons down for art projects before but I have never thought of making candles out of them. This sounds like it would be a fun activity, I am going to look into that.
Ankh
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Thanks for the advice I'll try this out.That's okay! They'll still burn just the same. Put them in decorative jars or something that you want to keep the candle in instead of a mold. That way, you can burn it like you would soft gel candle.
Do you think I get away with using the dollar tree type crayons?
twinsmommy
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Oh yes, we have tons of crayons that I can go through lol.
Jessi
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Lol, I bet you do, twinsmommy!
Also, if any of you are yardsalers, I often see old school boxes being sold that still have a bunch of broken crayons in them for a quarter. If you have any use for the boxes or the other school supplies they're lumped with, it's a really easy way to end up with wax for these candles.
Also, if any of you are yardsalers, I often see old school boxes being sold that still have a bunch of broken crayons in them for a quarter. If you have any use for the boxes or the other school supplies they're lumped with, it's a really easy way to end up with wax for these candles.