Old Candles?

Have you ever bought candles from somewhere that do not burn all the way down, or have candle wax melted in the bottom of a candle plate or bowl from a pillar or votive? A simple idea with that wax is making cookie cutter floater candles.

Supplies:
`metal cookie cutters
`play dough or any inexpensive clay
`wick
`wax (you could recycle old candles for this project)
`tin can
`popsicle sticks or pencils


Cookie Cutter Floating CandlesInstructions:
1. Start by taking a tin can and squeezing the can in a little so you will form a spout to pour out the wax. Place in some chunks of wax, or some wax from a collection of used candles. Take a pot of water (just a little bit of water is needed), and then place the can in the pot of water and start melting until all the chunks are melted.

2. While you're waiting for the wax to melt, take the clay and roll it out flat, about a 1/2 inch thick and wide enough that you can place your cookie cutter in the middle.

3. Place a cookie cutter in the center of the clay. Press it in, so that indents the clay but doesn't go all the way throught it. Take a piece of wick and stick it in the middle of the cookie cutter so that the wick sticks in the clay a little. Now place the popsicle over the cookie cutter near the wick, so it will prop the wick up straight.

4. Pour the wax in the cookie cutter on top of the clay, almost to the top.

5. The hardest part now is to wait for the wax to set, which takes about 45 minutes. When set, remove the cookie cutter from the clay - the cool thing is it doesn't stick to the clay. Now get your glass bowl, fill with water, and enjoy your floating candles!

Caution: Wax is a flammable substance and, as such, should be handled with care. Do NOT reheat or melt wax if doing so poses a fire hazard for you. Never leave a child alone with a lit candle or hot melted wax. A lit candle is potentially very dangerous; never leave a lit candle unattended. We are not responsible for any accidents or mishaps that occur if you choose to do this craft. Please be alert, use common sense, and keep yourself and others safe from harm!