Candlemaking

Posted by admin on June 20, 2010

Candlemaking

Candlemaking

Candlemaking - an Introduction

Candlemaking is a very exciting and enjoyable hobby as it is easy to learn. The only limitations are your imagination. In today’s modern world candles are still very popular, even though they are no longer only used as a source of light. Candles are used symbolically for many special occasions such as weddings, christenings, barmitzvahs as well as romantic candlelit dinners or just simply to enjoy the ambiance created by lighting a candle and enjoying its scent.

Shop-bought candles can be very generic and not particularly unique. If you really want unique candles, the best is to make them yourself. Candlemaking allows you to express your creativity as well as providing a wonderful way of decorating your living space and turning a house into a home.

Candlemaking is very interesting and yet the basics are relatively simple to learn. The key to success is practice and experiment until you have the desired result. The basic necessities for candlemaking aren’t expensive. The costs involved depend entirely on whether you want to make candles for your own enjoyment and gifts for others or you want to set up a candlemaking business. You will need the following to start your new, exciting hobby:

  • Use a stove as your heat source. If using a gas stove, make sure that the wax does not come into direct contact with the open flame.
  • The wax that you have decided on. Once you have decided what type of candle you’re making, you can choose the wax most suitable for the candle.
  • A wick that is suitable for the type and size of candle that you are making.
  • The mold that you have chosen. This can be anything that can withstand heat which will allow you to remove the completed candle, or in the case of container candles, will withstand the heat of a burning candle. Usually, if it can withstand boiling water, it is suitable as a mold. You can find something in your kitchen, such as a jar or even a juice carton. Just make sure that the container will not crack or melt once the candle is poured. You can also buy ready made candlemaking molds online or at candlemaking supply shops.
  • Set up a double boiler on your stove. You can use a small saucepan inside a larger saucepan using a metal ring, such as a cookie-cutter, to lift the smaller sauepan off the bottom of the large saucepan. This also makes it easier to get to the wax. You can also buy sauepans that are designed for candlemaking, although this can be costly and is not necessary when just starting out.
  • A lipped pouring jug.
  • A fragrance or essential oil and dye if you wish.
  • Putty, such as plumber’s putty, or mold sealer to seal the mold.
  • A thermometer (temperature control is essential for candles with a beautiful finish). Use a candy thermometer as an ordinary household thermometer is not graded to the high temperatures used in candlemaking.
  • Kitchen scales, preferably digital, for accurate weight measurement.
  • Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons.
  • Heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands.

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These are the basic necessities that you require to learn and enjoy the craft. Now you need to add your imagination to the mix and you are on your way to candlemaking success!

Candle Making Pouring Pot Kit
Candle Making Pouring Pot Kit
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This easy to use candle making kit is great for any level candle maker. Making candles can be fun for the entire family. This kit includes pouring pot, Thermometer, 1# of wax, 3 votive cups, 9 wick assemblies color, scent and instructions.

Features

  • Everything you need is self contained in the kit.
  • Candle making can be fun for any age
General Purpose Candle Making Wax-10 Pound Block
General Purpose Candle Making Wax-10 Pound Block
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This product is a 10 pound slab of general purpose wax. Great for candle making. The melt point of this wax is 130 making it good for container, votives and even pillar

Features

  • General Purpose paraffin wax
  • Great for Candle making
  • Can be use for Canning
  • Can be used for trapping
Palm Candle Making Pour Pot Kit
Palm Candle Making Pour Pot Kit
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This is a great way to learn how to make natural wax candles using palm wax. Palm waxes make one of the most unique type of candle finish on the market. The crystallizing look will catch the attention of any consumer. Catch on with one of the fastest growing segments of the candle market with natural waxes. This kit includes everything you will need to make Palm votives this kit even includes the pouring pot. Included in this lot is 1 pouring pot, 1 thermometer, 1 pound of palm wax. 1 color square, 1 scent square Aromatherapy scent, 9 wicks, 3 votive cups, instructions.

Features

  • Aromatherapy candle making kit
  • Catch on to the fastest growing segment of the candle market make natural wax candles
  • Fun for the entire family
  • Everything you need to start your candle making hobby
100% Beeswax Candles - Make Your Own Candle Kit - Do It Yourself!
100% Beeswax Candles - Make Your Own Candle Kit - Do It Yourself!
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Over the last year I have had many requests for "roll your own candle" kits...and now I have one! One of my vendors has provided me with a wonderful kit that includes instructions, wick, and a beautiful array of colors. There are 10 wax sheets that measure 8" x 12" and are in the following colors: (one sheet per color unless otherwise stated) Lavender, Coral. Olive, Pacific Blue, Ivory (2 sheets), Red, Pine, and Natural (2 sheets). This makes a nice gift, or try it for yourself. If you love bees wax candles, you will enjoy making them as well!

Features

  • 100% beeswax candle made with a cotton wick - has a slight natural honey scent!
  • Beeswax candles provide a pure and clean-burning flame that produces very little smoke.
  • Beeswax candles clean the air by releasing negative ions.
  • Beeswax candles burn cleaner and longer than regular paraffin candles.
  • Beeswax candles are good for people with allergies or asthma.
100% Beeswax Candles - Make Your Own
100% Beeswax Candles - Make Your Own "Sushi Candle" Kit
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This kit is fun for adults as well as kids - what a great gift idea! It includes everything needed to make 12 sushi candles. The beeswax is cut into strips for easy assembly, and detailed instructions are included.

Features

  • 100% beeswax candle made with a cotton wick - has a slight natural honey scent!
  • Beeswax candles provide a pure and clean-burning flame that produces very little smoke.
  • Beeswax candles clean the air by releasing negative ions.
  • Beeswax candles burn cleaner and longer than regular paraffin candles.
  • Beeswax candles are good for people with allergies or asthma.
Metal Candle Wick Centering Device, 1 - 99 quantity, priced each
Metal Candle Wick Centering Device, 1 - 99 quantity, priced each
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Metal Candle Wick Centering Device, 1 - 99 quantity, priced each.Adjusts to many size containers. Pre-bent groves range from approximately 2.25" to 3.25" and can be used on slightly larger and smaller containers as well.Has multiple holes to allow centering on single wick candles and perfect spacing for multiple wick candles.Heavy duty metal construction to give you many years of reliable service with this simple yet valuable candle-making tool!!

Tealight Candle Making Kit: Learn how fast, easy & fun it is to make your own tealight candles. Perfect for beginners!
Tealight Candle Making Kit: Learn how fast, easy & fun it is to make your own tealight candles. Perfect for beginners!
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Includes everything you need to make your own highly-scented, long-burning tea light candles.Kit Includes: Instructional DVD Instruction Sheet Wax Tea Light Cups Pre-Tabbed Wicks Stirring Stick Scent Red, Yellow & Blue Dye Blocks Burning Instruction Labels

Features

  • Learn how fun & easy it is to make your own candles!
  • Kit includes everything you need to make 100 tealights!
  • Great for beginners - no experience necessary!
  • Save $$ making your own candles.
  • Earn extra $$$ selling the candles that you make!
Country Lane Candle Scent Sugar Cookie 1/2 ounce
Country Lane Candle Scent Sugar Cookie 1/2 ounce
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This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid dye great for candle making. Sugar Cookie continues to be one of the most popular scents in the market.

Features

  • Great for use in paraffin wax
  • Great for use in Soy wax
  • Leading brand in Candle making
Soy Wax- 1 pound bag
Soy Wax- 1 pound bag
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This item is 1 pound of Soy wax by Candlewic is 100% Natural and is all soy. This product is great for containers, tins and jars of any size.

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  • All natural 100 % Soy wax
  • Great for containers
  • Catch the latest craze in candle making
Country Lane Candle Scent Lavender Scent 1/2oz
Country Lane Candle Scent Lavender Scent 1/2oz
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This item is 1/2 ounce of concentrated liquid fragrance great for candle making. Your candles will be a full bloom with soothing lavender fragrance Continues be one of the most popular scents in the market. candle making, soy candles, general candle making

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  • Great for use in paraffin wax
  • Great for use in Soy wax
  • Leading brand in Candle making
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