…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…
…colors, fragrance, and additives. A cup to measure lye, and a container to hold the mixed lye. Using something large enough so you don’t splash. A two pound soap recipe will need a lye container that will easily hold 12…
…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…
…your final (green) layer at about 10 degrees hotter than the second (white) layer and fill the rest of the mold. Save some wax for a re-pour. Once the green wax has formed a thick skin, poke relief holes with…
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…
…wick through the wick-hole in the base of the mold. Pass the wick through the wick hole. This should be pretty self explanitory. TIP: If it is difficult to get the wick through the hole because it is frayed, try…
…your wax to completely cool before proceeding to the next step. This may take 3-4 hours. 4. Re-pour Wax When the wax has completely cooled, it will have shrunken a bit, leaving a sink hole that needs to be filled….
…on top of the molds to keep them submerged. A number of different household items can act as weights. Ideally, when our mold is filled with hot wax, we will want the water level to be about even with the…
…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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