Picture of Prep the Wax (a.k.a. “Melting Candles 101”)

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So first things first, grab some old candles. You don’t need anything fancy—just your standard household candles will work. I cut mine up into chunks (okay, more like hacked at them a bit), pulled out the wicks, and tossed them into a small pot. Here’s a pro tip I learned the hard way: don’t use a pot you’re really attached to, because cleaning wax out of it later is… well, let’s just say I’m glad I wasn’t using my favorite one. Melt the wax on low heat—patience is key here. If you get too excited and crank up the heat, you risk burning the wax and making a mess.

DIY Wax Preserved Leaves Cover
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So first things first, grab some old candles. You don’t need anything fancy—just your standard household candles will work. I cut mine up into chunks (okay, more like hacked at them a bit), pulled out the wicks, and tossed them into a small pot. Here’s a pro tip I learned the hard way: don’t use a pot you’re really attached to, because cleaning wax out of it later is… well, let’s just say I’m glad I wasn’t using my favorite one. Melt the wax on low heat—patience is key here. If you get too excited and crank up the heat, you risk burning the wax and making a mess.

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