…project, you can make all three candles simultaneously, or make the stars candle first, followed by the stripes, depending on how many molds and pouring pitchers you have available. Step 2: For the stars candle, melt your wax in a…
…project, you can make all three candles simultaneously, or make the stars candle first, followed by the stripes, depending on how many molds and pouring pitchers you have available. Step 2: For the stars candle, melt your wax in a…
…a skewer. Allow candle to cool completely. Reheat your leftover wax and fill in the sink hole. 7. Once your candle is completely cool, carefully remove it from the mold. After you have removed it from the…
…water baths, we are taking advantage of the high capacity of water to absorb the heat from our molded candles. It dramatically accelerates the cooling of our candles. This accelerated cooling also has the added benefit of providing a shinier…
…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…
…finished candle. Overfilling may also cause wax to seep down between the mold and the candle, resulting in an unsightly finish. Allow the candle to cool completely before proceeding to the next step. 9. Remove Candle From…
…to reduce the frosting effect. Finding the right pouring temperature and/or preheating your jars can both help prevent frosting from appearing at first, but over time almost any soy candle can frost, especially around the melt pool after the candle…
Generally, smaller candles such as votives with smaller wicks will burn at a rate of 7-9 hours per ounce of wax used. For example, a two ounce votive may be expected to burn for 14-18 hours. Larger candles with larger…
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