…and 1 Orange Dye Chip. Mix thoroughly, and then pour into your jar. Step 3. Using Microsoft Word, or your preferred document or design program, create a layout that you like best for the lid. We inserted a square shape…
…and 1 Orange Dye Chip. Mix thoroughly, and then pour into your jar. Step 3. Using Microsoft Word, or your preferred document or design program, create a layout that you like best for the lid. We inserted a square shape…
…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…
…–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…
…to allow the hot wax to run up the sides. Fill your mold to a height that you would like the finished candle to be. Generally, it is best to cover your embedments by at least half an inch. Once…
…thumbs. Step 7: Use a sturdy knife to cut the soap into cubes. Step 8: Place the soaps into the storage container (something with an airtight seal works best) and decorate with a ribbon if desired. Keep them for yourself…
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…
…help the wax release when ready. Step 4: When the wax has partially cooled to a soft cookie dough consistency, use a knife to cut horizontal and vertical lines in the wax, creating small, square chunks. Allow the wax to…
…to do it this way, once you begin filling with water, you can’t really make any extended pauses, otherwise you will have lines in your finished candle that reveal the pauses. So, you have to work fairly quickly. Having two…
…a fairly quick motion. If you pour too slow, you’ll get something called “jump-lines.” Moving the mold to a water bath after it has been filled with wax will aid in clean mold release. Rustic/Cold-Pour Candles Contributed by Alan Wallace…
…as cool as reasonable, but also try to keep the temperature about 15-20 degrees F above the melting point of your wax. This will help to avoid jump-lines or other cosmetic blemishes. Pour wax carefully into the break-away tart mold/clamshell….
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