…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…
…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…
…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…
…of the wax that was used to create it. A properly crafted votive will liquefy to some degree as it burns. This is necessary to achieve good scent throw. Votives are not intended to be free standing candles. Therefore it…
…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…
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…
…up good. Then add your blobs back to the big pot. Don’t stir it up good, just stir it up a little. (I stirred too much here.) …
…a double boiler to melt your wax. A good target temperature is 170-175° F (for IGI-4786). Once your wax has completely melted, add any additives you have selected and mix thoroughly. Add them in the following order: Additives such as…
Here we have a selection of candle making tutorials and fun projects. Enjoy! Basic Candle Making: If you haven’t made candles before, these instructions will get you off to a good start. 4th of July Balloon Luminaries: these balloon luminaries…
…care for the shape. Repeat this process until you have about 25 good pieces. 4. Very carefully trim each piece with scissors. You are just trying to round the edge and give it a petal shape. 5. Cut a straight…
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