Begin by gathering all your supplies. Pictured I have: melt & pour soap (cut into chunks for easier melting) soap dyes and fragrance oils soap mold glass measuring cup (for melting and pouring squirt bottle filled with alcohol (to “kill”…
Begin by gathering all your supplies. Pictured I have: melt & pour soap (cut into chunks for easier melting) soap dyes and fragrance oils soap mold glass measuring cup (for melting and pouring squirt bottle filled with alcohol (to “kill”…
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…
“Mottling” is a crystallizing effect which looks similar to snowflakes and occurs in some paraffin waxes with the help of additional oil. In this tutorial, we will explain how mottling works, and detail the process of creating the perfect mottled…
These bloody pillar candles will give the perfect spooky effect for Halloween décor! You Will Need: –Pillar Wax (IGI 4625 works best for this project, but Ecosoya Pillar Blend will also work) –Candle Molds (any size or shape will work)…
…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…
Turn everyday items into adorable candles! You Will Need: Small Pumpkins or Gourds Paring Knife or Pumpkin Carving Saw Container Wax (IGI 4630 works great!) Fragrance Oil (optional) Pre-Tabbed Wicks Ribbon, String, or Wire (optional) Instructions: 1. Prepare…
…concealing nicks and scratches that may occur in handling. Instructions: 1.Melt a wax suitable for pillars (ex. IGI-1343) to 175F, adding dye and fragrance oil as usual. 2.Then allow the wax to cool to a temperature of about 10 degrees…
Fire and ice meet to create these beautiful candles. You Will Need: Pillar Wax (IGI 4625 works great!) Metal Candle Mold Wick Screw Mold Sealer Wick Holder Bar Pouring Pitcher Double Boiler or Wax Melter Crushed Ice Bucket or Sink…
These simple Pine Cone Firestarters make functional holiday gifts or scented décor! You Will Need: –Straight Paraffin Wax (or preferred pillar wax) –Thick Raw Wick (we used 36-Ply Flat Braid) -Pinecones –Pouring Pitcher -Cookie Sheet, Wax Paper, or Paper Plates…
…need: –Standard Votive Mold(s) –2.5” Votive Wick Pin(s) –Candle Wax for votives or pillars (We recommend Votive Blend – IGI 4794) –Votive Wicks (C-40 Cotton Core works great for paraffin) Step 1: Melt your wax in a double boiler. While…
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