Burn the Candle at Both Ends

by kenyer in Living > Decorating

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Burn the Candle at Both Ends

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Would it be possible to to actually burn the candle at both ends? Yes! but it gives a bit of a mess. The candle will drip a lot, so I need something to catch the hot wax.

CAUTION!

Do not leave the candle burning unattended! If you leave it burning, this construction will probably burn your house down!

You Will Need

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Materials:

  • Acrylic material
  • 2 tiles
  • a candle

Tools:

  • Lasercutter (or makerspace)
  • fire
  • blunt knife

Measure

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Measure the tiles. My tiles are 98 x 98 mm.

Measure the candle. Mine is 220 mm.

Cut the Candle

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To get a wick on both ends, you will need to remove some candle from the bottom. If you use a blunt knife, this is very easy and you won't cut through the wick.

Engrave the Tile

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Just for fun, I engraved one of the tiles with the text: 'Yes, I burn the candle at both ends'

Both Gravit and PDF files are included.

Cut the Candle Holder

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Cut the candle holder from 3 mm acrylic. If your tiles are not exactly the same size, you will need to adjust the files.

Both gravit and PDF files are included.

Put the Candle Holder Together

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It is easy to slide the 4 parts together and add the tiles.

Just Add Candle

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Just put your candle on the holder and light both ends.

Be careful! this candle will drip... A lot!

Have fun!