https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/waxworks-candle • Posted by Cat Morley
To make your candle, you'll need an egg.
Pierce a hole at either side of the egg with an awl.
Holding the egg over a glass, blow through the top of the egg until all the contents has blown out into the glass.
Wash off the egg and make a larger hole at the bigger side of the egg, large enough to pour some wax through.
Cut a long length of wick and thread it though the smaller side of the egg and out of the other side.
Knot the wick at the small side of the egg and then tape the the wick at the top to the side of the egg.
You can use regular wax or just remove the wicks from a couple of tealights.
Break the wax into a microwave safe pot.
Melt the wax in a microwave.
Carefully pour the wax into the egg until it hits the top.
Leave the wax to set for several hours.
Carefully remove the egg shell from the candle.
Using a cutting knife, slice off the side at the smaller end of the candle so that it can sit flat on a surface.
Use a carving tool to make two holes for eyes on the front of the candle.
Make a small triangle hole in the middle for a nose.
Use a cutting knife to cut a slit for a mouth.
Add a few vertical slits for teeth and two dents at either side of the mouth for the jaw.
Finally, carve cheekbones at either side of the face and shape the top of the eyes for the brow.
Clean away any excess wax and perfect your shapes to your liking.
Paint the inner eyes, nose, teeth and jaw line with some black glitter to highlight the features.
Trim the top of the wick and your waxwork candle is ready to display.