…Wicks. Wait for your wax to cool for a short period of time. While it is cooling, prepare your wicks by straightening them. They do not need to be perfectly straight at this point; a loose approximation of “straight” is…
…Wicks. Wait for your wax to cool for a short period of time. While it is cooling, prepare your wicks by straightening them. They do not need to be perfectly straight at this point; a loose approximation of “straight” is…
…time to go looking for stuff? ok here is my list of tools: Wooden Spoon Glass pyrex measuring cup Digital scale Mold (mini-loaf pan from wal-mart) Rubber gloves (wal-mart) Face mask (wa-lmart) Crockpot (has low & high setting) Hand blender…
…of your candle so that it is clearly visible, but is still fully integrated into the wax. For those that might be interested in offering this service as part of their candle making business, the results are reproducible and predictable…
…many variables, an actual burn test is often required to get an accurate estimate of the burn time of your candles. Here is a calculator that will allow you to find a very close estimate of the total burn time…
…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…
…the time where you would kill the bubbles by spritzing the soap with a bit of alcohol. This is an optional step. Personally, I like to squirt the bubbles and watch them disappear, but some people don’t like the thought…
…garbage bag. Wax paper will stick to your soap and tear apart. I’ve used transparency paper to line the end of my molds, and freezer paper for the rest. OK, time to get on your goggles and gloves. Measure your…
…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…
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…
…important to try to maintain this temperature. The hot water in the pot should aid in keeping the wax hot for a good period of time. Holding on to the wick at the top of the core, dip it into…
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