mini altoids tin candle!

Learn how to make a very simple candle with some wax, a wick, and a mini altoids tin! this can be used in a survival situation or just when the power is out. it can easily be put in any pocket to. It is perfect for any caping trip as well. Btw this is my first instructable so go easy on me.

Step 1: First we need

what we need is

. 1 2" candle wick
. an old candle
. 1 mini altoids tin
.( an open can of gasoline that trails off towards a flame) optional

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Comments

[robosnitz]

First of all, melting wax in a frying pan can make it ignite and start a fire in your home. Very dangerous and not too smart.Use a double boiler, or like I do,melt the wax in an old tuna can (cleaned) slowly in the oven, on a cookie sheet covered in aluminum.Put the temperature on warm or 200-240 degrees.Remove as soon as it is melted. Should take a few minutes, but much safer.

[l_skywalker]

or put old can in pot of water and set to boil EVEN SAFER!!!!

[A flyin muffin]

This is pretty cool! Wouldn't it be easier to melt the wax directly in the tin instead of ruining a pot? Also, good luck trying to get that wax out of your sink!