…bit longer than their paraffin counter parts. Making tapers is probably one of the best uses of beeswax in candles. Paraffin can certainly be used to produce hand dipped tapers, and at a cost savings over beeswax. Paraffin will take…
…bit longer than their paraffin counter parts. Making tapers is probably one of the best uses of beeswax in candles. Paraffin can certainly be used to produce hand dipped tapers, and at a cost savings over beeswax. Paraffin will take…
…type of candle you want to make (container, pillar, votive, etc.), 2. Personal preference. Paraffin wax is the most common, and more traditional wax used for candle making. It typically produces a strong scent throw and holds color well. However,…
…Equal parts: Blueberry Muffin and French Vanilla Boudoir 2parts: Rose, 2parts: Each Musk, Vanilla,Sandlewood Cajun Cream 1/2 French Vanilla, and 1/2 Butterscotch Brulee Candy Cane Equal parts: Peppermint and Strawberry Cappacino Equal parts: Fresh Brewed Coffee and Irsh Mocha Caramel…
Learn to make cute, rustic container chunk candles with this simple step-by step tutorial! You Will Need: –Straight Paraffin IGI 1343 (Or your preferred pillar wax) –Straight Paraffin Container Wax IGI 2281 –Containers (We used 8 oz Jelly Jars) –Wicks…
Learn to make this candle version of a delicious fall treat: banana nut bread! You Will Need: -Aluminum Loaf Mold –Paraffin or Soy Wax –Beeswax –Banana Nut Bread Fragrance Oil –Brown Liquid Dye (or Dye Chips) –Pre-tabbed Wicks –Wick Stickers…
…look for your candles. If you have never made a pillar candle before, you may wish to first familiarize yourself with the process by reviewing our Wax Melting Instructions and How to Make Pillar Candles tutorial. Step 1. Select your…
This simple technique makes unique crackle candles, perfect for fall and winter décor! You Will Need: –Paraffin Wax (1343 works best but the crackle can still be achieved with other pillar blends) –Candle Mold(s) –Raw Wick –Wick Screw –Mold…
…–Fragrance Oil (optional) –Candle Dye (optional) –Thermometer (recommended) –Scale (recommended if adding Fragrance Oil) Step 1: Melt some wax in a double boiler. (Straight Paraffin Wax works best for this project but other pillar blends can be used.) While the…
Instructions for creating pillar candles with a faded look. You will need : Straight Paraffin Wax – IGI 1343 A mold with sharp edges (square, hexagon, star, etc.) Liquid candle dye Desired fragrance oil Wick and wick screw Mold sealer…
…through the candle. Universal additive (1-2%) or White microcrystalline wax (1-2%) is optional. We are going to use 1% white micro to provide a slightly more durable shell (high melt paraffin can be somewhat brittle). While your wax is melting,…
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