Candlemaking Measurement Conversions - Candlemaking
Use an accurate digital scale when weighing your ingredients. Always use the same spoons to measure, some teaspoons or table spoons may not be exactly the same. Knowing the proper measurements and their equivalents will help you produce a ... [... more]
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Multiple wick candles - Candlemaking
The making of a multiple wick candle is done by spacing several wicks an equal distance apart. This particular candle making project contains five wicks. The additional wicks will add a magical touch to any room. You may choose to use a circular, ... [... more]
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Additives and How They Make Your Wax Work - Candlemaking
In candlemaking, there are a wide variety of wax additives to use in your wax used to achieve certain effects, for instance to make colors brighter or more opaque, increase luster, stabilize scent, increase burn time and burn quality. Here is a ... [... more]
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Candle Supplies - Candlemaking
Paraffin wax or Beeswax- Wax can be purchased at most craft stores there are links below for purchasing supplies online. Most wax is sold in 10 pound slabs, however, if you'd like to begin on a smaller scale you can purchase basic canning wax ... [... more]
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Candlemaking Safety - Candlemaking
Making candles is a fun and rewarding hobby for all ages, but we must remember to practice safety first. Since we are dealing with a heat source and wax can be flammable at extreme temperatures we need to obey these safety guidelines. Fahrenheit. ... [... more]
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Do You Speak Candle? - Candlemaking
To review a full list of candlemaking terms, be sure to stop by the Before you start your candlemaking adventures, be sure and familiarize yourself with common terms. - Do You Speak Candle? - Candlemaking is a personally written site at ... [... more]
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Don't Microwave Your Wax - Candlemaking
I can guarantee you that there are no shortcuts to melting your wax. As far as I'm concerned, why would you even want one. Your candle centers around the wax you use. Heating wax in a microwave makes it too difficult to observe and control the ... [... more]
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Keep a Journal - Candlemaking
If you are new or a seasoned candlemaker, keeping a journal of your candle recipes can be very valuable. It will help you make a consistant product or give you a source to build upon when you make an error. Over a period of days, weeks even years ... [... more]
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Preparing your Candlemaking Space - Candlemaking
If you lack the space and extra equipment needed for making candles, then the kitchen is your logical choice to setup. In your kitchen, you will have the necessary water, heat source and counter space. Now it's time to have some fun, good candle ... [... more]
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Types of Candles - Candlemaking
A candle that is poured into a heat resistant container like glass or tins and is burned in the container for use. Gel candles are relatively new but consist of gelled mineral oils. It is soft and transparent, somewhat consistent with Jello. ... [... more]
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Basic Candlescents 2 - Candlemaking
Aromatherapy candles produce scents that will help you reach a heightened level of awareness, meditative, relaxed, less stressful or inspire you. Candles used for aromatherapy are made with natural essential oils, where scented candles use ... [... more]
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Always test your candles - Candlemaking
You have just finished your last candlemaking project for the day. You've What do you do? The answer is you relax and test one of those candles. This is important especially if you are trying a new wax, scent or Things to consider are scent ... [... more]
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