…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…
…sheet and allow to cool slightly. Peel the wax off the cookie sheet and mold it between your fingers into a teardrop shape to form a “seed”. Repeat until you have the desired number of seeds. 2….
…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…
…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…
…boiler until it reaches 200 degrees. It is important to pour at this temperature to help the crystal patterns form. Be sure to leave some leftover wax for the second pour. Step 5. As the wax cools, it will form…
…Wick Stickers –Heat Gun (optional) -Paper towels, bubble wrap, cloth, or other form of insulation Step 1. Choose which Container Palm Wax you wish to use and measure out the amount of wax you will need for your container. Try…
…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…
…dipping the end in some molten wax and rolling it through your fingers to form a nice pointed end. 3. Secure Wick to Wick Rod While keeping the wick within the wick-hole, tie one end of the wick to…
…is important to burn votives only in a holder that is intended for votives. You will need: Wax suitable for votives Wax additives (only if needed for your wax formulation) Fragrance oil (optional) Dye (optional) Pre-tabbed wicks suitable for votives…
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