…have a wasted batch. Also make sure it’s good stainless steel- cheap stainless you get at the dollar store won’t work either. Important safety items: A scale is critical. Mis-measuring batches can give you a dangerous lye heavy batch. One…
…have a wasted batch. Also make sure it’s good stainless steel- cheap stainless you get at the dollar store won’t work either. Important safety items: A scale is critical. Mis-measuring batches can give you a dangerous lye heavy batch. One…
…temperature will depend on factors such as the type of soy wax you use, temperature of the surrounding environment, etc. We recommend testing different pouring temps to see what works best for you. Step 5: Allow the candles to cool…
…or beeswax as we go through these instructions. Beeswax is often used for hand dipped tapers because it is a slow burning wax and the layers go on thicker, resulting in less dipping required to get a reasonably thick taper….
…never drip. Also, because they are in a container, we can get away with using lower melting point waxes that enhance scent throw. That fact alone gives scented container candles the ability to effectively throw more scent than their free-standing…
…perfumer’s alcohol) -Distilled Water –Scale or Measuring Spoons (plastic or non-reactive metal) -Funnel (optional) –Filter –Glass Pipette –Empty Perfume Bottles and Sprayers -Non-reactive metal spoon for mixing -Plastic Wrap or Paper Towel Step 1: Determine the amount of alcohol needed…
…for the 11.5 oz Straight Sided Tumblers we will use a RRD 40. (Testing is always encouraged in order to find a wick that works best for your particular recipe). Secure the wick to the bottom of the container using…
…Votive Blend works great for this project due to its low melt point. You can also try other harder/pillar waxes such as Ecosoya Pillar Blend Soy Wax if you prefer. Once melted, add your fragrance oil if desired and mix…
…discuss some of the benefits of water baths and how to use them. Water baths are sometimes referred to as cold water baths, but are seldom actually made with cold water. Water at room-temperature works just fine. When we use…
…certainly have their place in a production environment, prices for a commercial melter may set you back at least $600. For many candle-makers that kind of investment simply isn’t practical while they are trying to grow their business. Enter the…
…easy to make! You Will Neeed: Any Melt & Pour Soap Base Your choice of Bath & Body Safe Fragrance Oil Any 3D or Two-Part Soap Mold Heavy Duty Rubber Bands Bath & Body Colorant A Soap Rope A…
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