Extruded Candle

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Extruded Candle

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Here is an instruction to make a candle from a particular process inspired by rope pottery

Extruded Candle

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1 . Draw on your favorite drawing software the pattern that will serve you to build the structure of the candle

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2. Print and cut your shapes from the paper

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3. Redraw your shapes on a sheet of plywood the same width as the notches in your circles

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4. Cut them into the plywood

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4. Mount your structure and surround it with a very long wick

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5. Pour the hot wax on the string by turning the structure

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6. Smooth the wax with a hair dryer

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7. Remove the plywooden structure from the string

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8. Your candle is ready