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Melting wax with a double saucepan
Using a double saucepan is not only the CLASSIC way to melt candle wax, but the safest method.
Begin collecting all sorts of tins and old pots that can be your wax pots.
Of course for starters small tins are great, they only take 10 minutes to melt and you can make your first candle.
You can even purchase pouring pots at grocery stores that have a capacity of about 500gm, with a lip and a handle.
These can sit in the water, make a very convenient wax pot for small quantities.
These tins of wax sit in larger saucepans or soup pots filled with water.
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Have a thermometer checking the temperature, to keep it under 85
degrees Celsius.Fill a box with pebbles and have it beside the melting pots;
stand the moulds in this for pouring.
Have a bucket of water beside this area in case of splashes or
leaks - the cool water will quickly seal any leaks.
When using glass containers, check for flame tolerance.
Always burn candles on a plate with a heat pad underneath.
Never burn candles in a breeze or near flammable items
(curtains); never leave candles unattended, or without adult supervision