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Kids' craft expert John Thomas shows how to make creative candles out of broken crayons.

The whole family can have fun together making candles out of old crayons. Have an adult remove the paper sleeves from old crayons and melt them in a double boiler.

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Figure B
Take wax-coated paper drinking cups, and stand a tapered candle in the center of the cup (figure A). Add enough ice cubes so the candle stands on its own.

File the cup with the melted crayon mixture and allow to harden for about an hour, then just pop out the new candle (figure B).

Resources
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions 2: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E. Thomas, Danita Pagel Thomas
Kid Concoctions Company, 2000
Order this title from Amazon.com.

The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E. Thomas, Danita Pagel Thomas
Kid Concoctions Company, 1998
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Guests
John E. Thomas
Kids' Crafts Expert / Video Producer / Author / Co-Owner, Kid Concoctions Company
Website: www.kidconcoctions.com
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Smart Solutions : Episode SSL-622
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