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Candy Corn Candle

skill level: medium
cost: $5-$20
craft time: 30 minutes

wick and wick base (you can buy these already assembled)
glass container - that can hot hot wax
pencil/tape
gel wax
candle scent, optional
candy corn

Pour water into the container, then pour the water into a measuring cup. You will want to melt 1-1/2 to 2 times as much gel wax in order to fill your container. Discard water and dry glass.
Measure and cut the wick about 2-inches longer than your container.
Place the metal base down into the glass, tie the other end to a pencil and move to the edge of the glass.
Crumble the gel wax into your measuring cup.
Transfer wax into a metal pan or container.
Melt wax in a metal container over a low heat.
Do not microwave or leave unattended for any reason.
Once melted add scent if using.
Carefully pour melted wax into glass.
Carefully drop in candy corn.
Center the wick.
Cool completely and remove the pencil.