… Step 7: Test for Leaks Here is the almost finished melting pot. The last thing to do is test for leaks. This is done by filling the pot with water. Allow it…
… Step 7: Test for Leaks Here is the almost finished melting pot. The last thing to do is test for leaks. This is done by filling the pot with water. Allow it…
…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…
…While the seeds are still slightly warm and pliable, press the seeds against the sides of the pyramid mold until they stick there on their own. 3. Heat your pillar wax in a double boiler and add your…
…to reduce the frosting effect. Finding the right pouring temperature and/or preheating your jars can both help prevent frosting from appearing at first, but over time almost any soy candle can frost, especially around the melt pool after the candle…
These illustrated instructions will take you step-by-step through the process of making pillar candles. Molded pillars are one of the most common types of candles we can make. To keep it exciting, there are many different shapes and sizes available…
Votives are arguably one of the easiest kinds of molded candles to make. They add a great deal of charm to just about any setting. The typical votive will burn for approximately 15 hours and will consume just about all…
…last thing; although it might be tempting, do not use a water bath for container candles. Water baths are meant for molded candles (i.e. pillars). Glass and ceramics are almost certain to break from the thermal stress under such conditions….
…them, so just do a rough estimate. You can always save the leftover wax for another project. Step 7: When the wax is fully melted, add your red colorant. Liquid dyes work best because they are more concentrated to give…
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