…certainly have their place in a production environment, prices for a commercial melter may set you back at least $600. For many candle-makers that kind of investment simply isn’t practical while they are trying to grow their business. Enter the…
…certainly have their place in a production environment, prices for a commercial melter may set you back at least $600. For many candle-makers that kind of investment simply isn’t practical while they are trying to grow their business. Enter the…
…ten inches, and just barely produces enough heat to catch the nearby cabinet on fire. And pretty soon your little Sugar Cookie candle has turned your kitchen into an inferno of flames. We can do a number of things to…
…by the chemistry drive the process. Each process has its benefits. M&P is extremely easy, and can be very creative and colorful. Hot Process gives you soap that is ready faster than Cold Process, and gives you the option of…
…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…
…type of candle you want to make (container, pillar, votive, etc.), 2. Personal preference. Paraffin wax is the most common, and more traditional wax used for candle making. It typically produces a strong scent throw and holds color well. However,…
…aluminum molds are generally very durable and should last for years with very little maintenance. The instructions presented here will utilize a mold that is fabricated from sheet metal. However, the procedure for aluminum molds is very similar. If you…
…finished candle. Care should be taken to minimize the number of bubbles introduced while pouring. Save about 20% of your wax for the re-pour at a later step. Do not return it to the heat source. Step 3. Add Pre-tabbed…
…blemishes. At this point, a basic pillar proceeds pretty much as usual, although the pace of things is increased as a result of the accelerated cooling. Be sure to use caution when moving any mold containing hot wax! As mentioned…
…relief holes to provide a vent for the contracting wax. This will help prevent bubbles from forming or the wick from being pulled off-center. Step 4: When the candle has cooled to room temperature, re-heat the leftover wax and fill…
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