An article on what constitutes a safe container for candle making. What kind of containers are safe for making container candles? Contributed by Alan Wallace The truth is a lot of containers are actually safe. And a lot of…
An article on what constitutes a safe container for candle making. What kind of containers are safe for making container candles? Contributed by Alan Wallace The truth is a lot of containers are actually safe. And a lot of…
…Melted beeswax is thicker, or more viscous, than paraffin. Beeswax tapers may only require about 7-10 dips, while paraffin may require twice that many dips. And, while beeswax may cost a lot more than paraffin, the resulting tapers burn a…
…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…
…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…
…3% fragrance is required to achieve a good mottle. Less fragrance will usually reduce the amount of mottling, and more fragrance will result in a lot of “sweating”, or excess surface oil. The reaction between the oils in the wax…
…your brain where it is processed. With all those signals from all of the different sensory inputs, your brain has a lot of work to do. Fortunately for your brain, there is something called sensory adaptation. Sensory adaptation is where,…
…sheet and allow to cool slightly. Peel the wax off the cookie sheet and mold it between your fingers into a teardrop shape to form a “seed”. Repeat until you have the desired number of seeds. 2….
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…
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