Roly Poly votive cup (or other glassware)
Wick in high collar wick tab, appropriate for glass size
Hot glue gun (optional, but helpful)
Assorted gel squares (directions below)
Gel Wax (I use Medium Density)
Liquid dye or color block (optional)
Scent (optional) *if using scent it MUST have a flashpoint of at least 170 degrees.
1) Here I have melted 1 pound of gel, added liquid color dye. Add from 1/2 - 1 drop until you get the amount of color want, but keep it as translucent as possible. I poured into a 9 inch x 10 inch pan. You can also section off a larger cookie sheet in half with a divider made of foil, to pour 2 different colors at a time on one sheet. Create up to 4 or 5 different colors. I used red, green, blue, yellow, and purple here. I do not scent my colored cubes. You can also make cubes of just one color to match any room decor, they look great even in just one color!

2) When gel is cooled, pull out of the pan and cut into long strip (as shown) and then cut strips into small squares.

3) Here are the 5 colors all cut into cubes.

4) Hot glue * the wick tab into the center of a glass roly poly votive cup (or your choice of glassware) using the appropriate wick size for your container.

* Alternative method: dip wick tab into hot gel and place in center of glass. The gel will cool and hold the tab in place.

5) Add the random mixed colored cubes to the glass surrounding the wick and filling the glass to the top. Be careful to keep the wick centered and straight as you add the cubes.

6) Heat clear gel to a think syrup, and add scent * if desired. Stir thoroughly to mix scent into gel. Let the gel cool slightly, but still "pourable" so that when pouring over the colored chunks they won't melt together. The gel should surround the chunks to bind them together. Pour the clear gel almost to the top of the glass.

* If using scent, make sure it has a flashpoint of at least 170 degrees, and the proper amount for the density of your gel. cool slightly.

The stained glass, or kaleidoscope candle is finished! Keep your wick trimmed to 1/8 - 1/4 inch each time you light it for many hour of enjoyment.

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