Free Chunk Hurricane Shell
Candle Project - Page 2

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9. After one minute lift the insert another 1/2 inch. Repeat every minute until the insert is out of the mold.	10. The wax is now allowed to cool until a wall thickness of approximately 3/8 inch is attained. The surface of the wax will film over and it is usually necessary to cut through this film to check wall thickness. Just be careful not to cut into the wall.
11. When the wall is the desired thickness, use a sharp knife to cut and remove the surface film. Immediately pour out the remaining wax.	12. Once it has fully cooled, remove it from the mold. Note that the top edge is rather ragged at this stage.
13. Heat a pan or electric griddle if you have one (you will not want to cook on it after using for this). Hold the top of the hurricane shell against it to melt the top level.	14. Use a sharp knife to trim the inside edge if necessary.

Burning Instructions

For burning, a votive candle should be placed in a glass holder atop an insulator such as a coaster or piece of cork placed inside the shell. The glass heats up and will melt right out the bottom if an insulator is not placed between the glass and the wax shell.

Although not usually a problem on large hurricane shells, those made in smaller diameters may soften when burned for extended periods.

One of the nice things about this style of candle is the fact that since it is never actually burned, it will last for a very long time. The scent can easily be changed by changing the votive as well.

If you enjoyed this candle making project visit these links:

Candle Making Project Directory - Index of free candle making projects with thumbnail images.

Candle Making Project Text Index - A text only version of the project directory.

Candle Making Instructions - Index of free candle making instructions.

Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common candle making practices as of the time of this writing - January 2006. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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