…all, it has a built-in heating element that is able to melt seven or eight pounds of wax in about 20 minutes. It has an adjustable thermostat to regulate the temperature and get you in the ballpark of your proper…
…all, it has a built-in heating element that is able to melt seven or eight pounds of wax in about 20 minutes. It has an adjustable thermostat to regulate the temperature and get you in the ballpark of your proper…
…ten inches, and just barely produces enough heat to catch the nearby cabinet on fire. And pretty soon your little Sugar Cookie candle has turned your kitchen into an inferno of flames. We can do a number of things to…
…colors. Putting the mold “to bed”. Wrap it in towels to keep it warm. “Gel” is a heating stage of saponification. It doesn’t have to gel to become soap, but it hastens the process, and makes colors look brighter. If…
…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…
…a skewer. Allow candle to cool completely. Reheat your leftover wax and fill in the sink hole. 7. Once your candle is completely cool, carefully remove it from the mold. After you have removed it from the…
…4: Once the wax has cooled to around 130 degrees F, you can pour it into the containers. For soy wax, you can pour anywhere between about 100-150 degrees F, so 130 is a good starting point. The ideal pouring…
…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…
…is important to burn votives only in a holder that is intended for votives. You will need: Wax suitable for votives Wax additives (only if needed for your wax formulation) Fragrance oil (optional) Dye (optional) Pre-tabbed wicks suitable for votives…
…Notice that we did not fill the mold while it was in the water bath; we filled it before placing it into the water bath. Filling a mold that is already in the water bath will yield some interesting surface…
…wick with a wick holder bar or skewer. You may also use wick pins if you prefer. Step 2: When the wax is fully melted, add your fragrance (if desired) and mix thoroughly. DO NOT add any dye to this…
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