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…
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…
…about 1/2″ from the top of the mold. Leave some wax in the pouring pot for a later stage, but do not return it to the heat source yet. 7. Poke Relief Holes Allow to cool a bit until a…
…molds to the lip of the mold. The objective here is to get the wax just up to the lip without over flowing. If you pour to a level lower than the lip, you may get seam lines in your…
…wax. Tip: For a more vibrant, ghostly white, you can add Stearic Acid to increase the opacity of the wax. Step 3: Pour the wax into the mold(s) and allow to cool. As the wax cools, be sure to poke…
…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…
…would glow nicely from within and allow the colors to show through the wax to some degree. Color Suggestion: Work with colors that are complimentary, generally those that occur together in nature. To find out what those are, look at…
…many variables, an actual burn test is often required to get an accurate estimate of the burn time of your candles. Here is a calculator that will allow you to find a very close estimate of the total burn time…
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