2-4 pounds of paraffin or beeswax
Candle wicking
Candle dye or crayons
Spices and herbs
Scented oils
A small bowl
A large pot
A small can
Baking soda
A wooden spoon
Waxed paper
Fill the large pot with water and set to boil. Place the paraffin in the can and set this in the pot. Turn the heat down to medium. Use the baking soda to put out any fires.
While wax is melting add spices and chunks of the candle dye. Mix until evenly colored. Add 8 to 16 drops of the oil until desired strength of scent. Hold a length of the wicking and dunk into the wax several times, letting wax set on wick before the next dunk. When the candle is a good size hang it to set. Before it cools completely roll it on the waxed paper to smooth it. Cut off one end to a flat bottom. Dip twice more then hang to dry.
I charge you by the earth
By sun, moon, and stars.
May your flame light the way,
From in to out, from near to far.
Health: allspice, sage, sandalwood
Love: rose, basil, lavender
Protection: rosemary, sage, frankincense
Psychic awareness: lemon grass, yarrow, lemon oil
Purification: anise, lemon peel, lavender
Spirituality: myrrh, cinnamon, jasmine
Courage: allspice, thyme, musk oil
Healing: rosemary, peppermint, lavender
Magic powers: ginger, cloves, sandalwood
