Candle Making

Lit or unlit, candles create an instant atmosphere. They come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes and scents. Candles also serve many purposes, including atmosphere, celebration and decoration and many more. While candle making should always be fun, it is not always successful. Keep in mind the following tips to make the process a little easier. And always remember, if you don't like the finished product or if it turns out to be a disaster, you can always melt it down and start over again. But, don't forget, an ugly candle will burn just as bright and long as any other candle.

Melting Wax

Always melt wax in a container over a pot of hot water, such as a double boiler. To blend wax and dye, melt the wax first, then add the dye. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the wax.

Priming the Wick

Prime the wick before melting the wax. Immerse the wick in the wax for about five minutes. Pull the wick straight and lay flat to harden.

General Precautions

Keep unused wax clean so you don't get dust and dirt in your candles. If wax begins to smoke, turn off heat, but don't touch the wax. If wax catches on fire, smother the flames with a lid. From plain and simple to the most extravagant and elaborate, all types of candles are fun to make.

The following are just a few of the different types of candles to get you started.

Dipped candles Overlapping a white candle in color

Melt a little wax and dye together

Heat a deep pan of water to almost boiling

Pour the wax slowly onto the hot water

Hold the candle(s) by the wick and dip in up to the wick

Let cool and repeat if desired

Molded Candles

Lightly coat your mold with oil

Prepare your wick

Melt your wax over a low heat

Add any dyes and/or scents you want to use

Pour the wax into mold

Let the wax sit for at least eight hours

Top off the mold after it has settled and leave to harden

Remove the candle from the mold

Trim the wick and burn

Scented Candles

Just add the scent of your choice to the melted wax !

Happy Candle Making !

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