Who says you need to pay for expensive candle making classes to learn how to make beautiful candles? With just a little effort and a whole lot of creativity, you can create candles you can be proud of.
If you wish to make candles on your own, you must first, melt wax using a double boiler at about 200 degrees. Try using a boiler with thermostat control for easier manipulation. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can use any can you find in your garage (but clean it first) and a thermometer to gauge temperature. If the wax is emitting smoke the temperature is too high. Try to keep the temperature at a constant level for best results. Warning: wax can explode at dangerous levels (about 390 degrees).
August 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Candle Making | No Comments
One of our most developed senses is represented by the smell. We have the innate ability to recognize a wide variety of flavors, scents or fragrances, some having a higher appeal than others. Based on these facts, producers have diversified their offers for scented candles, providing fragrances that are ready to dazzle just as the candle starts to burn. And where are you to find some of the most interesting soy candles if not online?
July 9th, 2008 | Posted in Scented Candles | No Comments
July 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Candle Making | No Comments
Stop and think about that scented candle before you make your purchase. Why pay those retail prices for home decor candles when you can make your own candles in the comfort of your own home, with you very own hands? That is right.
You can enjoy candle making and you will not have to break the bank to purchase the supplies. Not only will you have a beautiful paraffin wax or beeswax candles, you can also have many more of them for the same price as that one retail store candle.
June 19th, 2008 | Posted in Candle Making | No Comments
Beeswax candles are one of the numerous types of candles available today. Actually, making candles out of beeswax is one of the oldest materials used and many candle makers will still tell you it is the best candle making material available. If beeswax candle making at home is something that interests you, read on to find out how.
Supplies
Making votive type candles out of beeswax is one of the simplest forms of beeswax candle making ventures. All you will need to complete this project is beeswax, a plain votive candle, sharp knife, ruler and cutting board. It is important to remember that a votive candle with straight sides will make this project easier.
May 25th, 2008 | Posted in Candle Making | 1 Comment
