Introduction: How to Make an Emergency Crisco Candle
Collect your supplies
- 1 Can of Crisco (16oz.)
- 2 large, pre-waxed candle wicks (9in.)
- 1 knife or scissors
- 1 lighter or match
Step 1:
Cut both wicks in half.
This will give you four wicks to use in your candle.
This will give you four wicks to use in your candle.
Step 2:
Insert the wicks into the shortening.
They will slide in easily.
Make sure they are evenly spaced.
They will slide in easily.
Make sure they are evenly spaced.
Step 3:
Make sure you are in a well ventilated area, away from anything flammable.
Make sure the candle is on a level surface. As the candle burns, the shortening will liquify.
Finally, light your candle.
It will burn for over 100 hours.
The shortening creates a bit of black smoke. Try not to breath it in.
Make sure the candle is on a level surface. As the candle burns, the shortening will liquify.
Finally, light your candle.
It will burn for over 100 hours.
The shortening creates a bit of black smoke. Try not to breath it in.
Step 4:
When you no longer need the light or heat, you can snuff the candle.
Replace the Crisco lid. Store in a cool, dry place and it just relight it whenever you need.
Replace the Crisco lid. Store in a cool, dry place and it just relight it whenever you need.
