…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…
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…
…shown and should be poked to a depth of about 1 inch less than the depth of the candle. The exact number of holes is not important. The important point here is to provide a vent by which the contracting…
…molds to the lip of the mold. The objective here is to get the wax just up to the lip without over flowing. If you pour to a level lower than the lip, you may get seam lines in your…
…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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