{"product_id":"eucalyptus-and-lavender-candles-project","title":"Eucalyptus \u0026 Lavender Candle Gift Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a customized and thoughtful gift this holiday season to give to a friend or family member that they can reuse again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomized Gift Box Project \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn a well ventilated area, spray small metal \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boxes-and-storage-tins\/\" target=\"\"\u003etea tins\u003c\/a\u003e with gold spray paint, and let dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhile the tins dry, melt \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\/\" target=\"\"\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/a\u003e in a melting pot. If you’re creating larger candles you may need to use a saucepan or larger candle making heating device. Heat wax to 140-160 degrees, to help prevent cracks in the wax while it dries. Once the wax is melted, add 2-4 drops of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/homemade-bath-and-body\/\" target=\"\"\u003eessential oils\u003c\/a\u003e. I used a mixture of lavender and eucalyptus.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace all your materials on a safe surface. Try a non-stick craft sheet, wax paper, or an old wood chopping board. I added a half of bag of the beeswax pellets at a time, you can also use a block of beeswax. Dip the base of one of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/homemade-bath-and-body\" target=\"\"\u003ewicks with clips\u003c\/a\u003e into the wax and then stick it to the center of the bottom of the jar, holding in place with a clothespin. Place a small piece of tin foil on the edge of the tin, to help prevent dribble down the side when you pour the wax in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGently pour the wax into the tin. The tin will be hot to touch, so make sure to have a pot holder or dish towel to handle and hold the tin in place while pouring the wax. Allow the wax to completely cool before adding any embellishments to the outside.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen the candle wax has hardened, place the lid on. Wrap the tin with decorative themed-tape and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribbons-and-twine\/\" target=\"\"\u003ecolored jute twine\u003c\/a\u003e. Add the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\" target=\"\"\u003eTidings Tokens\u003c\/a\u003e for an extra touch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452524650647,"sku":"PROJ-0918","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0918__03010.1558402959.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793158","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/eucalyptus-and-lavender-candles-project","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}