For 10 years now, Esther and I have volunteered to set up and manage a "Sand Candle" making area at our annual Advent Faire. This has become a popular event where families can make Christmas decorations. Swags, wreaths, centerpieces, ornaments, sand candles, etc. And as you might guess, the making of sand candles is usually the most popular craft. We manage to help families create about 30 candles. . .starting from making the mold in wet sand, pouring hot wax into the mold at about 285 degrees F., then dripping the color chosen into the hot wax. It usually takes at least 2 hours from start to finish. Before the final touch, we use a propane torch to heat an ice pick then make a hole & immediately insert a stiff wick to complete the candle. Jana, Lori, Esther, Adam and I worked like mad from 10am (having things ready for the rush at 12 noon) and finishing with clean up at 4pm with no breaks! Some crafts were free, others cost were $1 & $2. It was a tiring but rewarding day!!!!
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I made my first sand candle in your Elkhart basement back in 1970. Happy to see that you are still teaching people how to have fun.
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