Building a Family Economy - Emergency Candles

Building a Family Economy – Emergency Candles

I saw these on Pintrest and thought how they'd make a great gift this Christmas, or even for a bridal shower or housewarming. Place a book of matches and add a lid on and you'll have about 40-50 hours of light. These can be made for less than $2.00 if you are buying new jars, but less than $1.

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Homemade Snowball Candles

Here is a re-post of one of my favorite Christmas projects: Lay freezer paper down, shinny side up to work on. You could also use wax paper.   Melt candle wax or paraffin wax in a double boiler on med-high heat. Do not melt on high. Cut wicks about 6 inches. If you are not using wicks that ar

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Candle Making Link

Here is a great tutorial for candle making. So You Want to Make Candles  

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