Sand Candles

• Suspend the wicks over the moulds and you are ready to pour the hot wax.
• Melt the wax until it comes almost to a boil; about 126 degrees Celsius. If you haven’t got a thermometer, watch the wax carefully and you will see it starting to move as if it is boiling. That’s a good indication that it's time to take it off the fire.
• Never ever leave the hot wax unattended and keep it away from kids and pets. It's best to work outdoors away from flammable items Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.
• If the wax should catch fire, DO NOT pour water on it! Turn off the heat and cover the container with a lid in order to deprive it of oxygen.

• Pour the wax in the moulds.
• You will need to top up the wax after some time because it soaks into the sand and the level will drop.
• Once the wax has hardened you can take the candles out and scrape off any loose sand on the outside.

Here is the final product.