…cool. While it is cooling, melt some more wax for the top of the candle. Paraffin pillar waxes such as IGI 4625 or IGI 1343 work best to get the chunky, grubby look for the top, but you can use…
…cool. While it is cooling, melt some more wax for the top of the candle. Paraffin pillar waxes such as IGI 4625 or IGI 1343 work best to get the chunky, grubby look for the top, but you can use…
…for the 11.5 oz Straight Sided Tumblers we will use a RRD 40. (Testing is always encouraged in order to find a wick that works best for your particular recipe). Secure the wick to the bottom of the container using…
…be 3 layers to this candle all equal parts, we will melt 5.3 ounces at a time. Use a scale to weigh out this amount of your container wax and melt using a double boiler method. Tip: If you are…
…some working time. 3. Then using the eye-dropper included with the liquid dyes, I dabbed small amounts (less than a drop) of the dye on the sidewalls of the mold just above the wax level. The objective was to get…
… 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…
…time to go looking for stuff? ok here is my list of tools: Wooden Spoon Glass pyrex measuring cup Digital scale Mold (mini-loaf pan from wal-mart) Rubber gloves (wal-mart) Face mask (wa-lmart) Crockpot (has low & high setting) Hand blender…
…water. Repeat this process several times, then set the candle on a paper towel to dry off. You may not see the cracks appear right away, but they should appear over time. If you do not see any cracks by…
…wax to completely cool before proceeding. This will typically be six or more hours. Slow cooling generally provides the best results when it comes to container candles. So, don’t attempt to accelerate the cooling process. Step…
…bread! Beach Themed Votive Centerpieces: These votive lanterns make perfect centerpieces for weddings or summertime celebrations! Bleeding Taper Candles: these taper candles are great for Halloween themes. Bloody Pillar Candles: These bloody pillar candles will give the perfect spooky effect…
…can also be used for squares. Calculate Wax Weight for a Container Candle: Figure out how much wax you need for containers. Candle Burn-time Calculator: Use this calculator to get an accurate estimate of the burn time of a candle….
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