Be sure to have an adult assist you in this project.
NOT FOR EATING
Medium size paper cupcake liners
Paraffin
Pine cones, small to medium sized No.
5 candle wicking*
Muffin tins
- Melt paraffin in a double boiler.
- Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Lay a piece of wicking on the bottom of each liner so that about two inches of it extends over the edge.
- Place a pine cone in each cup and fill the cup with the melted paraffin to the depth of about 1 1/4 inches.
- Let the paraffin harden. Remove the cups from the muffin tin.
*If your local craft store does not stock No. 5 candle wicking, order from:
B & B Honey Farm
Telephone: (800) 342-4811
This is a wonderful scout project.
