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and second hand stores are gold mines, when it comes to candle containers.
For embeds you can use anything non-flammable - colored aquarium gravel, marbles, glitter, sand, sea shells, pebbles, crystals, polished stones, artificial jewels or pearls.
Steps to making a gel candle
1. Place a little bit of hot glue in the center of the container bottom. Stick the wick in it and let the glue set.
2. Cut the gel into small pieces so it melts faster and more evenly. Melt it in a stainless steel pot over a medium heat.
3. The trickiest part is the temperature - you should get it to exactly 200°F, because overheated gel looses its clarity. For that, you will need a suitable thermometer.
4. Maintain the temperature at 200°; all the gel should melt and become smooth, like syrup.
5. Add color dye to the melted gel, a little bit at a time, until you get the desired color - remember, you can always add more dye to make the color stronger, but you can't take dye away. For a candle with embedded objects, you should use only a little color, so the objects remain visible
6. Add the fragrance - 1/3 teaspoon for each glass of melted gel will give it a nice
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