…of your container, and perhaps the whole container. You would end up with a flame much larger than expected. For this to occur, two things would have to happen here. Number one would be the aforementioned wicking action. Number two…
…of your container, and perhaps the whole container. You would end up with a flame much larger than expected. For this to occur, two things would have to happen here. Number one would be the aforementioned wicking action. Number two…
…unit of measure in each box. For instance, if you enter the number of ounces in the first box, make sure you are thinking ounces when you enter the number for the second box. [insert_php] echo ‘ ‘; //outputs the…
…Braid Wick Mold Sealer Cookie Sheet Instructions: 1. Heat a small amount of beeswax (about 2 ounces) in a double boiler and add about 2-3 drops of black dye. Pour a few drops in one spot on a cookie…
When getting started in candle making, the number of different waxes on the market can be surprising and sometimes confusing. How do you know which wax to use? Selecting a wax typically comes down to two main factors: 1. What…
…not to seal the hole (we use mold sealer for that). Your wick should be taught, but do not tighten to the point were it will cause the mold to warp. Trim the wick leaving about 1/2 to 1 inch…
…(36-24-24 zinc core used here) Metal Votive Molds Mold release spray (optional) Pouring pot Thermometer Instructions: Step 1. Prepare your melted wax mixture. You should be able to review these instructions while your wax is melting. Before continuing, set up…
…that they are cheap, and as your needs grow you can scale up the number of Presto Pots that you use. You can find them at your local discount stores like Wal-mart or Target for about $20-30. Many second-hand stores…
…on top of the molds to keep them submerged. A number of different household items can act as weights. Ideally, when our mold is filled with hot wax, we will want the water level to be about even with the…
…–Wick –Wick Screw –Mold Sealer –Pouring Pitcher –Red/Pink Concentrated Liquid Dye –Fragrance Oil (optional) –Stearic Acid (optional) Step 1: Using the double boiler method, melt enough wax to fill your mold(s), including the second pour. If you’re not sure how…
… Step 1: Prepare your molds as you would for a normal pillar candle. If you have never made pillar candles before, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the process by reviewing our How to Make Pillar Candles tutorial. For this…
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