…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…
…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…
…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…
Get ready for summer with this fresh, fun project! You Will Need: Straight Paraffin Wax (IGI 1343) White Beeswax Pastilles Pyramid Mold Watermelon Fragrance Oil Black/Grey Concentrated Liquid Dye Red/Pink Concentrated Liquid Dye Hunter Green Concentrated Liquid Dye 24-Ply Flat…
…double boiler method. A precision scale is the best way to accurately measure the wax. To determine how much wax is needed for your containers, try our Handy Calculator. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of the wax as…
…next step. Allow the candle to cool completely to room temperature before proceeding to the next step. This cooling process may take several hours. On very large candles, it may take in excess of a full day. 8. Re-Pour…
…it is really only needed with new molds. Step 2. Votives: Initial Wax Pour Place your votive molds on a newspaper-lined surface to catch any spills. With your wax at the proper pouring temperature (about 175° F), fill your votive…
…transporting water from a nearby sink to wherever we happen to be making candles. Mold Weights. Remember that wax is more buoyant than water and a wax-filled mold will tend to float when placed in water. Weights are necessary to…
…top. Step 6: Melt a few more ounces of wax in a double boiler. The amount of wax you need will depend on the number and size of the candles you have made, and how bloody you want to make…
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