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Making chunk candles is a fun activity for all ages. A unique technique using wax chunks of different colours gives the finished candle a beautiful texture and look. They make a refreshing alternative to the usual pillar candles. Follow these step-by-step instructions and make your own pretty chunk candles as gifts or to keep.

It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge of preparing the candle mould by spraying oil and wicking it, and also of setting and removing the finished candles from the mould. Anyone who has made a pillar candle before will find this project very easy to follow.

• Wick
• Paraffin wax
• Candle mould
• Candle dyes in various colours
• Shallow tray

1. First you will need to prepare chunks. You can use leftover chunks from other candle projects. Or you can make new ones by melting wax, adding colour and allowing to set in a shallow pan. You can use either single-coloured or multi-coloured chunks.
2. Prepare the mould by spraying with oil and wicking it. Then fill the mould with chunks.
3. Melt (un-dyed) wax and add to the mould. Allow to set completely.

Note: You can make different types of candles by altering the number of colours and chunks used. You can choose all your chunks to be of the same colour or different colours. The colour of the 'filler wax' can also be white or any other colour that you choose to have. You can also cut out all your chunks in similar shapes or keep mismatched ones.

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