…placing it into a double boiler. Use the double boiler to maintain the working temperature. The working temperature of the wax should be about 165 deg. F. 2. Construct a rig to hold a length of wick. The length…
…placing it into a double boiler. Use the double boiler to maintain the working temperature. The working temperature of the wax should be about 165 deg. F. 2. Construct a rig to hold a length of wick. The length…
… Built in thermostat to regulate heat. Never set the thermostat beyond 250 F. Sooner or later you may find that a double boiler just can’t keep up with your demand for hot wax. While commercial wax melters…
…that measures down to .1 oz or 1 gram is fine. Most important, your gloves and goggles. You can use regular yellow dish-washing gloves. I use latex exam gloves. Make sure your goggles cover your eyes completely-don’t just use your…
…secure it with a wick screw. Cover the entire bottom with enough mold sealer to prevent any leaking during the cooling process. Step 3. For best results, preheat your mold using a heat gun. If you don’t have a heat…
…above 300° F. Never let your wax exceed 250 degree F. 3. Always use a double boiler (described below). A double boiler helps distribute heat and prevents dangerous temperatures. Never melt wax directly on your stove. 4. Use an electric…
A list of fragrances you can create by mixing other fragrance oils. Contributed by visitors of candletech.com Scent Mixing Ideas contributed by the visitors of candletech.com Suggested Scent Name Mix These Items Afternoon Breeze 1part: Lavender, 1part: Vanilla, and…
…steps. But, monitor your wax temperature frequently. Step 2: Add pre-tabbed wicks to your containers. Disassemble a Bic pen. What you are after is the barrel (white). Discard the rest. Straighten your pre-tabbed wicks out….
…keep container insulated. The slower the wax cools, the better the crystal patterns will come out. Step 4. Once your wax has melted and reached a temperature of 180-210 degrees F, add your fragrance and dye and mix thoroughly. Recommended…
…the sink hole. Allow to cool completely. Step 5: Remove the finished candle(s) from the mold(s) and trim the wick on the bottom. Leave the top of the wick long for now, until you have added the bloody wax on…
…Fragrance Oil. The standard ratio of fragrance per pound of paraffin wax is 1 oz. per 1 lb. of wax. For soy, you can use 1.5 oz per pound. Step 4: Pour the wax into your mold and allow to…
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