…can buy/make your own mold. I’m using a log mold. You can line with freezer paper or heavy plastic garbage bags. A soaping pot large enough to hold all your oils. Two pounds of oils will fit in a 8…
…can buy/make your own mold. I’m using a log mold. You can line with freezer paper or heavy plastic garbage bags. A soaping pot large enough to hold all your oils. Two pounds of oils will fit in a 8…
…Basil Yellow or Green Cornucopia Plum, Golden Honey, Brown or Mauve Country Berry Hotcakes Golden Honey, Burgundy, Red, or your favorite Berry color Country Garden Orchid, Lavender, Yellow, Pale Pink, or Turquoise Cranberry Apple Marmalade Orange, Yellow, or Red Cranberry…
…Brulee Sultry Amber 2parts: Amber, and 1part: Tahitian Village Summer Showers Equal parts: Spring Rain, and Sunflower Sweet Apple Delight Equal part: Pink Sugar, and Country Apple Sweet Dreams Equal parts: Lavender, and Sweet pea Sweet Orange and Pomegranate Equal…
…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…
…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…
…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…
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…
Paraffin and beeswax are probably the most common waxes to use to make dipped tapers. A soy wax, such as Ecosoya PB, may also be used for dipping tapers. The set up time for soy wax, between layers, is…
…Per Pound of Wax Cucumber Cantaloupe 1 drop Coral + 1 drop Orange Per Pound of Wax Country Berry Hotcakes 3 drops Burgundy Per Pound of Wax French Vanilla 1 drop Golden Honey Per Pound of Wax Fresh Baked Pie…
…the shrinking wax may pull the wick off-center. If this occurs, simply apply a light tug to straighten the wick from time to time. Do not use so much force as to free the metal tab on the base. Allow…
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