…can buy/make your own mold. I’m using a log mold. You can line with freezer paper or heavy plastic garbage bags. A soaping pot large enough to hold all your oils. Two pounds of oils will fit in a 8…
…can buy/make your own mold. I’m using a log mold. You can line with freezer paper or heavy plastic garbage bags. A soaping pot large enough to hold all your oils. Two pounds of oils will fit in a 8…
…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…
…of step-by-step instructions to help you along the way. Be sure to look for the additional tutorials on this page for even more ideas and inspirations. Wax Melting Instructions: Proper safety procedures for melting your wax. How to Make Container…
This page contains an assortment of useful tips, tricks, and tools for candle making. Color Formulas: Liquid Dye mixing suggestions. Color Suggestions: Ideas for selecting the perfect color to match your fragrance. Comparing Scent Throw: Is my candle strong enough?…
…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…
…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…
…are using a plastic pillar mold, please see our instructions for plastic molds. For wax selection, please visit our wax pages. What you will need: Wax with any desired additives such as dye, fragrance oil, etc. Metal pillar mold…
…finished candle. Care should be taken to minimize the number of bubbles introduced while pouring. Save about 20% of your wax for the re-pour at a later step. Do not return it to the heat source. Step 3. Add Pre-tabbed…
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