Ice Candles-Tutorial

Ice candles are really made of ice and wax, they are also called Lace candles or Cheese candles because of their appearance.Its a strange combination which gives interesting results , most of the time people cannot believe that Ice candles exist.They look very delicate and beautiful as they are both !
One can vary the mold, shape ,design,color combination ,make a tall or a short candle. Glitter can be added to give a sparkling effect to the creation.
Empty milk,juice cartons can be used as molds as after the candle has set the paper can be torn off to reveal the beauty.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 Ice cubes , broken into small chunks
2 Wax , stearic acid, wax color if desired, sealant
4 Core candle (a candle which will be inside the mold) ,previously made ,optional
5 Mold (wider than the core candle) silicon spray or little oil
METHOD
1 Prepare the mold , select the one which is wide . Lightly oil it with a brush or use silicon spray.
2 The core candle can be of the same height as the mold , the mold has to be wider as it has to be filled with ice cubes.
3 Keep the ready core candle in the centre of the mold .
4 Fill the mold with ice chunks and pour in melted wax slowly around the core candle. Keep it centred.
5 The hole in the mold can be sealed for some time , enough to let the wax set.
6 Remove the sealant when the wax sets ,it sets quickly with ice ,the water will run out of the mold.
7 Let the mold stand for a few hours and then gently unmold the candle.
8 It has to air-dried for a few days to let any remaining water evaporate .

A pretty Ice candle is ready !