…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…
…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…
…burn longer than paraffin. Here are some suitable wax mixture formulas to get you started. Feel free to tweak them to your liking. Formula (all formulas based on weight) Comments 100% Beeswax These burn a long time. They will require…
…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…
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…
Generally, smaller candles such as votives with smaller wicks will burn at a rate of 7-9 hours per ounce of wax used. For example, a two ounce votive may be expected to burn for 14-18 hours. Larger candles with larger…
…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…
…a tea light for lasting enjoyment. And, as always, test your finished product for safety. While we are using a photo here, any image that you can print on paper will work. This opens a slew of opportunities for embedding…
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…would glow nicely from within and allow the colors to show through the wax to some degree. Color Suggestion: Work with colors that are complimentary, generally those that occur together in nature. To find out what those are, look at…
…Centering Tool Company have put together a handy dandy tool, appropriately called the Wick Centering Tool. The usage is simple and straight-forward. Once your wick is adhered to the bottom of the jar, simply slide the top of the wick…
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