How to Make Emergency Candles

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How to Make Emergency Candles

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If you are ever in a blackout or dont have candles this is a simple way to

make candles.

What You Need

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cotton ball

spoon

potato

butter

knife

lighter or matches

Cutting the Potato

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first cut the potato in half then cut the ends of so it

will be able to stand.

Making a Hole

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take the spoon and scoop out the inside but without ripping the skin

The Wick

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roll out the cotton ball and then take a small amount

and roll into small wicks

Fuel

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the butter will act like oil. take the butter and place into potato then put the wicks

in. Light and enjoy!

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