Palm Wax is natural wax which produces a beautiful crystallized effect on your finished candle. In this tutorial we will show you step by step instructions on how to achieve the perfect crystals for a container palm wax candle. You…
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Bath and Body Tutorials: Learn to make soap and other skin products here. Soap Making Basics: An introduction to the various kinds of hand crafted soaps. 4th of July Chunk Soaps: A patriotic twist on melt and pour chunk…
How to make wax melts, tarts, or cubes.
Wax melts, tarts, or cubes, are scented chunks of wax. They are placed into tart warmers, also called tart-burners, where the heat gently melts the wax and releases the fragrance. The scent lasts anywhere from several hours to several…
How to Make Container Candles
Essentially, a container candle is a non-flammable container filled with wax and a wick. They have several advantages that make them popular: First of all, they are a bit like a candle and a candle holder rolled into one….
How to Make Soy Container Candles
When getting started in candle making, the number of different waxes on the market can be surprising and sometimes confusing. How do you know which wax to use? Selecting a wax typically comes down to two main factors: 1….
Chunk Candles
Step by step instructions on making chunk candles. In addition to the normal items required for standard pillar candles, You will need: Cookie Sheet with about a half-inch lip. Silicone spray or Pam A utility knife or a small…
How to Make Palm Wax Pillar Candles
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…
Hurricane Shells
Step by step instructions for making hurricane candles. In addition to the normal items required for standard pillar candles, you will need the following items: High-melt straight paraffin with a melting point above 150F A mold with a diameter…
Stars and Stripes Candles
Learn to make these festive stars and stripes candles for the 4th of July! You Will Need: 2 or 3 Square Metal Molds (We used M2019 3” x 3.5” Seamless) 2 or 3 Pouring Pitchers Raw Wick (We used…
Do It Yourself Wax Melter
Step by step instructions for converting a Presto Kitchen Kettle into an efficient, cost-effective wax melter with a handy spigot for easy dispensing. Making Budget-friendly Wax Melters from Presto Kitchen Kettles Contributed by Al an Wallace, Peak Candle…
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