LIGHT IT: LAMP

LIGHT IT
Candles from Scratch
Gather old cans, containers, and half-used candles
to make brilliant, new light. BY LEAH PETERSON

You don’t need expensive equipment to make your own candles at home. You can use a variety of containers with smooth sides for molds, including thick plastic or metal measuring cups and muffin tins. An old pancake hot plate and cleaned food cans make a great double boiler. Just remember that whatever you use will most likely be covered in wax and not a good candidate for food use afterwards. Paraffin wax can be purchased at craft stores in large blocks, but you can also use old candle leftovers.