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A fun project that is perfect for kids because of the lack of hot wax is a beeswax candle. What you need is:

Scissors
Any amount of metal cookie cutters in any shape that you like
A blow drier
Cardboard
A cutting board
Any number of sheets of different colors of beeswax and candle wicking

The reason a metal cookie cutter is used is because it goes through the wax more easily then a plastic one does.

To begin your project, lay your sheet of beeswax on the cutting board. Lay the cookie cutter as close to the edge as you possibly can so as to conserve wax and have as few scraps as possible.
Place the cardboard over the cookie cutter. This step is important because since you have to push down so hard on the cookie cutter it helps to have something on top of it so that you do not hurt yourself. When you do this step it is advisable that you stand so that you have more leverage and accordingly put more weight on the beeswax. Lift up the cookie cutter and make sure that the wax is cut all the way through. If it isn't simply lay the cookie cutter back down and press on it again. When it is cut through all the way push the wax shape out of the cookie cutter and set aside. Cut as many as the space on the wax allows.
When you are finished cutting the shapes out place one wax shape on the cutting board. Lay another shape on top and press down on it gently with your fingers, enough to make the two pieces stick together. Continue to lay tree shapes on top of each other, making sure that they are centered so your candle will be straight, and press them together with your fingers.
Although your fingers will warm the wax as you press them together, sometimes you may want to use a blow drier to help them stick. Only use with adult supervision and on the lowest setting.
When you have half of the layers stuck together you need to cut a piece of wick that is longer than your shape on both ends. Lay it down the center of your shape. Make sure that you have it perfectly centered and then press it down into the wax. It should be even with the wax that you pushed it into. When that is finished continue adding shapes until all of them are sticking together.
Trim the wick at the bottom of the candle as close to the bottom of the candle as possible. This is important because it needs to sit flat to burn safely.
Trim the top of the wick about a quarter of an inch from the candle's top. Then press the bottom of the candle against the cutting board to make a flat and safe burning surface.

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