Make It, Give It, or Sell it – Snowball Candles

December 6, 2008

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 are already wax coated you need to dip them in your melted wax and let dry.
Melt wax. Add candle fragrance if desired.

Add a small amount of wax to a wick, let cool a little bit more. Squeeze wax around wick.
Fork more 'fluffed' wax around he base. Get it about half the size you want and let it harden a bit, while it is still warm you may need to reshape it. Add more 'fluffed' wax to make it the size you want.
Trim wick to 1-2 inches above top of snowball.

I have 5 of snowballs for sale, unscented for $6 each, plus shipping.

 

This is similar to the snowball, just shaping it differently, adding small twigs for the arms, a strip of fabric for the scarf, and cloves for the eyes and mouth.

I buy the 10 pound slab of wax from Hobby Lobby when it is half off. For more projects go here:
 
 
 
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  1. Kim Matlock says:

    Those are so cute!! Love it!
    I got my DVD today. Thanks so much for wrapping it so nicely! :-)
    Your blog is such a blessing!

  2. Tonya says:

    Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing it. I had the pleasure of meeting your lovely daughter on Sunday. We had her (with the Kings) over for dinner after church. We had such a wonderful time of fellowship. What a blessing she must be to you! She was so helpful to me and to Mercy.
    Blessings,
    Tonya

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