…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…
…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…
…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…
…wax. Tip: For a more vibrant, ghostly white, you can add Stearic Acid to increase the opacity of the wax. Step 3: Pour the wax into the mold(s) and allow to cool. As the wax cools, be sure to poke…
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…
…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…
…on top of the molds to keep them submerged. A number of different household items can act as weights. Ideally, when our mold is filled with hot wax, we will want the water level to be about even with the…
…This layer will absorb any color bleeding from the red wax. Allow this layer to cool somewhat, then pour the rest of the white layer at about 170-175 degrees. Step 8: Repeat this process until you have the desired number…
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