How to Create a Secret Candle Stash

Last Updated: March 7, 2018

Have you ever needed a secret stash to hide your personal or valuable items? This guide will show you how to create a secret hiding spot that someone doesn't need to just find, but investigate, to find what is hidden within.

Steps

1
Find a tall, thick candle, a sharp steak knife, or other medium sized knife, and drill with a thick bit, a lighter of any sort, and a sponge or other squishy item in a color relatively close to your candle, and of course, something to hide.
2
Use the drill to make some holes as far into the candle as possible, while staying far enough away from the edge of the candle to leave a strong outside wall.

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3
Cut out the rest of the inside with the knife, using the holes from the drill to get the it inside. This should create a deep space in the candle.
4
Spark the lighter and hover the flame below the hole in the candle to melt the wax. Rub the melted wax smooth on the inside.
5
Cut the squishy object into a circle about one half inch bigger than the hole in the candle.
6
Use the hole to store whatever you want.
7
Close off the stash by stuffing the squishy item in the candle.
8
Place somewhere inconspicuous. The candle can even be lit. (Don't burn it down too far!)
9
Enjoy your privacy!

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Warnings

Do not forget your stash is inside the candle and give it to a friend or donate it.

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Melted wax can be hot, watch out not to burn yourself when smoothing the inside of the candle.

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Knives, drills, and lighters can be dangerous. Be careful.

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