Candle Making: Everything To Get You Started
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Candle making is fun and easy. Learn everything you need to get started making your own candles. |
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| | | Créme Wax This wax is the Creme de la Creme. Its blend of waxes make a perfectly smooth silky container candle. Benefits of this type of wax include: Excellent adhesion to glass; Able to handle heavy amounts of fragrances; Smooth and silky appearance; Typically one pour. | Wicking bleached or wire core pre waxed with clip Scent liquid works best Dye block or liquid Container glass, ceramic jar, terra cotta, metal pail or porcelain Thermometer Pour Container |
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| | | Gel Wax This is the original gel wax manufactured by Penreco. There is no better gel wax. An excellent product for making crystal clear candles. Add objects to make three dimensional candle scenes. Benefits of this type of wax include: Crystal clear; Great adhesion to glass; Perfect for embedding objects. | Wicking non-wire core bleached use wick tab or clip to secure wick Scent liquid (not block) Dye block or liquid Container glass jar Thermometer Pour Container |
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| | | Soy Wax An all natural wax made from soybeans and other botanical oils. A cleaner burning natural alternative to paraffin waxes. Benefits of this type of wax include: Environmentally friendly; Microwaveable; Good glass adhesion. | Wicking Larger bleached waxed wick with clip. For best results, use one size larger than you would with other waxes. Scent block or liquid Dye block or liquid Container glass, ceramic, metal pail, porcelain or terra cotta Thermometer Pour Container
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| | | Glass Fill Wax A high grade paraffin wax used to fill glass containers. An alternative to Créme wax. Benefits of this type of wax include: Used when you want to have brighter, more vivid colors; Good adhesion to glass. | Wicking bleached or wire core pre waxed with clip Scent block or liquid Dye block or liquid Container glass, ceramic, metal pail, porcelain or terra cotta Thermometer Pour Container |
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| | | Bees Wax This is the finest natural and bleached bees wax in the world. The natural is so pure it comes straight from the bee farms to us. You might even find a bee in your wax. The white (bleached) bees wax is 100% pharmaceutical grade. Great for cosmetic as well as candlemaking. Benefits of this type of wax include: All natural 100% pure bees wax; Good glass adhesion; No scent needed, natural honey sweet scent; No need to color. | Wicking A larger bleached pre waxed wick with clip. For best burning results, use one size larger than you would with other waxes. Scent block or liquid Dye block or liquid Container glass, ceramic, metal pail, porcelain or terra cotta Thermometer Pour Container |
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| | | Crystalizing Wax This all natural wax is amazing. It produces a shimmer icy crystal effect that is unique to each candle. Benefits of this type of wax include: Environmentally friendly; Unique one of a kind look; Easy mold release; Typically one pour. | Wicking bleached or wire core (not pre waxed) wick Scent liquid works best Dye block or liquid Mold metal, plastic or poly carbonate Thermometer Pour Container |
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| | | Premium Wax The finest wax available for making molded candles. Benefits of this type of wax include: Excellent sheen; Great mold release; Makes a vivid colored candle; Handles scent well; Even burning. | Wicking Bleached or wire core (not pre waxed) wick. Add to Translucent Crystals. Scent block or liquid Dye block or liquid Mold metal, plastic or poly carbonate Stearine Flakes (optional) makes the candle burn longer Translucent (optional) makes the candle more translucent with less imperfections E-Z Wax Release or Mold Release spray (optional) Thermometer Pour Container |
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| | Wicks The following is a basic guide to use as a starting point for your candles: Bleached Wicking: -
Tapers, Votives & Beeswax Candles - Small -
Less than 2-inches in Diameter - Small -
2-inches to 3-inches Diameter - Medium -
3-inches to 4-inches Diameter - Large or Extra Large
Zinc (Wire Core) Wicking for Metal Molds: -
Less than 2-inches in Diameter - Small -
Votive Candles - Small -
2-inches to 3-inches Diameter - Medium -
3-inches to 4-inches Diameter - Large or Extra Large
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| | Pouring Container So you don’t mess up your good cooking pans.
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| | Thermometer For the perfect pouring temperature every time with this easy to read wax thermometer.
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| | Metal & Poly Molds These professional molds will produce perfect candles.
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| | Scents & Dyes Choosing liquid vs. block dye is a matter of personal preference, they both produce excellent results in wax and gel wax. For choosing your scent (liquid vs. block) follow these simple guidelines. For lightly scented candles, use the Block or for a more heavily scented candle, use the liquid. Keep in mind, do not use block scent in gel wax as it will cause it to be cloudy.
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| | Step-by-step Visual Guide
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| | Secure candle wick. Detailed instructions included in each mold. Spray inside of mold with mold release, if desired.
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| | Melt wax to correct temperature following manufacturer’s instructions.
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| | Add wax additives, color and/or fragrance.
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| | Pour wax into mold and let cool completely.
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| | Pour wax into mold a second time, to fill in sinking areas around wick. Let candle cool completely.
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| | Release cooled candle from mold.
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| | WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE: -
Burn candles within sight. -
Keep out of reach of children and pets. -
Never burn on or near anything that can catch fire. -
Do not allow candle flame to come in contact with glass. -
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all product used.
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