…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…
…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…
…have a wasted batch. Also make sure it’s good stainless steel- cheap stainless you get at the dollar store won’t work either. Important safety items: A scale is critical. Mis-measuring batches can give you a dangerous lye heavy batch. One…
…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 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…
…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…
These bloody pillar candles will give the perfect spooky effect for Halloween décor! You Will Need: –Pillar Wax (IGI 4625 works best for this project, but Ecosoya Pillar Blend will also work) –Candle Molds (any size or shape will work)…
…shown and should be poked to a depth of about 1 inch less than the depth of the candle. The exact number of holes is not important. The important point here is to provide a vent by which the contracting…
Palm Wax is a natural wax that gives you a crystallized effect on your finished candle. In this tutorial we will show the best technique to make Palm Wax Pillar Candles that helps maximize the crystal patterns in your finished…
…bit longer than their paraffin counter parts. Making tapers is probably one of the best uses of beeswax in candles. Paraffin can certainly be used to produce hand dipped tapers, and at a cost savings over beeswax. Paraffin will take…
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