…care for the shape. Repeat this process until you have about 25 good pieces. 4. Very carefully trim each piece with scissors. You are just trying to round the edge and give it a petal shape. 5. Cut a straight…
…care for the shape. Repeat this process until you have about 25 good pieces. 4. Very carefully trim each piece with scissors. You are just trying to round the edge and give it a petal shape. 5. Cut a straight…
…is optional, but gives the oils some visual appeal when combined with the clear boston round bottles. Retailers typically charge from $15 to $40 for a package that generally includes a glass bottle, several ounces of formulated diffuser oil, and…
…the wax and it should solidify around the photo fairly quickly. You may have to rotate to use cooler parts of the cloth as needed. The frost that forms inside the mold around the photo is solidified wax that will…
… Tip: Try referencing the Hurricane Shell instructions and the Pillar Candle instructions for some background information and help. 1. Wick your mold as usual. -Do NOT add your dye or fragrance to your wax the first time you melt…
…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…
…place to ensure a tight seal. It may help to lightly wind the wick around the screw before applying sealer. You don’t want to be able to see any wick. 6. Initial Pour…
…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…
…keep your mold submerged and resting on the bottom. A chain wrapped around the base of your mold does a great job. If you are using seamless aluminum molds, you will want to find something that you can securely rest…
…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…
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