How to Make the Candles That Draw Out Earwax
- 1). Taper the end of the wood dowel to a point to shape the end of the ear candles into a cone. Sand smooth. Coat the dowel with a thin coat of olive oil.
- 2). Cover the work area with newspaper so wax doesn't damage your counter or table top.
- 3). Melt the wax in a small sauce pan or double boiler. When the wax is melted, add a small amount of olive oil to soften the wax and thin it out.
- 4). Dip a muslin strip into the wax and saturate it completely. Allow the excess wax to drip from the strip by holding it over the pan for a few seconds.
- 5). Wrap the wax-coated muslin around the dowel beginning at the tip. Leave a small part of the tip protruding so a hole will be created at the tip of the candle. Overlap the muslin by 1 inch on each pass. Wrap until you reach the end of the muslin, pressing the end into the candle to secure it.
- 6). Cool the wax slightly but not completely. Twist the candle gently to remove it from the dowel. Lay it on the plastic wrap to let it finish cooling.
- 7). Coat the dowel each time you create another candle. Store the candles in an airtight container until use.
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