…did a little experimentation and came up with this cool idea for seashell candles! These candles are the perfect decorations for a summer wedding reception, luau, or beach party. The possibilities for container candles are endless, and will give your…
…such as Beach Daisies, Clean Cotton, Lavender, Lilac, Pink Sugar, Storm Watch, or Sugared Peaches are all nice choices as well. We chose Storm Watch for the blue candles, and Sugared Peaches for the pink candles. Step 3: Add your…
These simple and elegant wine glass centerpieces are perfect for weddings or dinner parties! You will need: –Pillar Wax (such as IGI 4625 Pillar Blend, IGI 1274 Mottling Wax, Ecosoya Pillar Blend, or Feather or Tortoise Shell Palm Wax) –2…
…sheet and allow to cool slightly. Peel the wax off the cookie sheet and mold it between your fingers into a teardrop shape to form a “seed”. Repeat until you have the desired number of seeds. 2….
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. What…
…shown and should be poked to a depth of about 1 inch less than the depth of the candle. The exact number of holes is not important. The important point here is to provide a vent by which the contracting…
…finished candle. Care should be taken to minimize the number of bubbles introduced while pouring. Save about 20% of your wax for the re-pour at a later step. Do not return it to the heat source. Step 3. Add Pre-tabbed…
…on top of the molds to keep them submerged. A number of different household items can act as weights. Ideally, when our mold is filled with hot wax, we will want the water level to be about even with the…
…top. Step 6: Melt a few more ounces of wax in a double boiler. The amount of wax you need will depend on the number and size of the candles you have made, and how bloody you want to make…
…This layer will absorb any color bleeding from the red wax. Allow this layer to cool somewhat, then pour the rest of the white layer at about 170-175 degrees. Step 8: Repeat this process until you have the desired number…
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