…many variables, an actual burn test is often required to get an accurate estimate of the burn time of your candles. Here is a calculator that will allow you to find a very close estimate of the total burn time…
…many variables, an actual burn test is often required to get an accurate estimate of the burn time of your candles. Here is a calculator that will allow you to find a very close estimate of the total burn time…
Paraffin and beeswax are probably the most common waxes to use to make dipped tapers. A soy wax, such as Ecosoya PB, may also be used for dipping tapers. The set up time for soy wax, between layers, is…
…garbage bag. Wax paper will stick to your soap and tear apart. I’ve used transparency paper to line the end of my molds, and freezer paper for the rest. OK, time to get on your goggles and gloves. Measure your…
Palm Wax is a natural wax that gives you a crystallized effect on your finished candle. In this tutorial we will show the best technique to make Palm Wax Pillar Candles that helps maximize the crystal patterns in your finished…
…double boiler method. A precision scale is the best way to accurately measure the wax. To determine how much wax is needed for your containers, try our Handy Calculator. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of the wax as…
…candle. Inhale candle A deeply into your nostrils a couple times. Then do the same with candle B. Then go back to candle A. Go back and forth between the two candles a couple times. Eventually, due to sensory adaptation…
…the shrinking wax may pull the wick off-center. If this occurs, simply apply a light tug to straighten the wick from time to time. Do not use so much force as to free the metal tab on the base. Allow…
…or Hot Glue –Plain Soap Mold Step 1: Weigh out the amount of wax needed for your loaf mold. We found our mold at the local Dollar Tree. If you are not sure how much your mold will hold, try…
…fast the hard way the couple times I’ve skimped on my method. Step One: Clean mold with heat gun, removing wax and tape residue from the top surface. Step Two: Apply small piece…
…some working time. 3. Then using the eye-dropper included with the liquid dyes, I dabbed small amounts (less than a drop) of the dye on the sidewalls of the mold just above the wax level. The objective was to get…
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