These water candle kits are perfect for the DIY’er. Make your water candles your way. Pick your container and add any kid of water scene you like. Try fresh flowers, held down by rocks or sea shells. You will be surprised how long the flower will last.
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Here is what the water candle product description says:
Water candles are a delightful way to provide a soft, soothing light & are easy to use!
STEP 1:
Shape the wick between thumb & finger to ensure cylindrical shape before placing the wick in the float as shown.
STEP 2:
Pour water into glass container of your choice to the desired height. Pour salad oil gently on top of the water (the oil will float on top of the water) – be gentle. No more than 1/2″ or 1 cm of oil should be used. A lot less will still last a very long time – you’ll be surprised how efficient these are! Ensure that the wick is below the rim of the glass and therefore sheltered from drafts as well as possible. The water may be colored with food coloring! The effect is magical, particularly if you use glass, or crystal!
STEP 3:
Be careful to choose a glass which does not overhand the flame. If the flame comes in contact with the glass, the glass could crack!
STEP 4:
Gently place the float (with your wick inserted from step one) on the surface of your oil and allow a few seconds for the wick to absorb the oil. Now light the wick carefully avoiding contact between the flame and the float. Hold the match horizontally with tweezers if you have them available, for a perfect lighting in deep glasses!
STEP 5:
Each water candle wick should last at least 10 hours provided there is sufficient oil to fuel it; but we would advise changing the wick after each burning session since the float and glass will probably be cleaned anyway.
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