Making chunk candles is an and fun activity for all ages. A unique technique using wax chunks of different colors gives the finished candle a beautiful texture and look. They make a refreshing alternative to the usual pillar candles. Follow these step-by-instructions and make your own pretty chunk candles to gift or keep.

You will need

Wick
Paraffin Wax
Candle Mold (any shape)
Candle dyes in various colors
Shallow Tray

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What you do

First you will need to prepare chunks. You can use leftover chunks from other candle projects. Or you make new ones by melting wax, adding color and allowing to set in a shallow pan. You can use either single-colored or multi-colored chunks.

Prepare the candle mold by spraying oil and inserting a wick in it. You can choose any shape for the mold. We have used a conical mold here. Now, fill the mold with chunks.

Melt (un-dyed) wax in a double-boiler over low heat, add color and other additives like stearic acid, luster crystals etc. if desired, and pour into the mold to fill the remaining gaps.

Hold the wick straight by tying it to a pencil and placing the pencil across the diameter of the top of the mold. Allow the wax to cool and set completely.

Remove the candle from the mold and trim the wick to desired length.

Note: You can make different types of candles by altering the number of colors and chunks used. You can choose all your chunks to be of the same color or different colors. The color of the 'filler wax' can also be white or any other color that you choose to have.

You can also cut out all your chunks in similar shapes or keep mismatched ones.

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