Dipped Candle Making

Posted by admin on May 4, 2010

Dipped Candle Making

Dipped Candle Making

making candle from old Yankee Candle Jars, the new wax mix does not dry evenly in jar?


I melted two Yankee Candle Jars that had 1/4 of wax in each. I poured the two melted waxes after boiling into one of the jars, dipped the wick, and let dry. The final product is flawed... the wax did not dry evenly in the jar... theres a depression in the center and the wax around the outer edges dried higher up... kinda like a bowl... How do i get my new wax mixture to dry evenly in the jar?
thank you all for your imput! I will try another 'experiment' tonight and try to cool it quickly in the refrigerator.

After you melt the wax, directly pour it into the middle of the jar without touching the sides as much as possible. Then, quickly put it in the fridge or a cooler so that the wax could dry faster because wax tends to slick to the sides of the jar when evenly spreaded. If it still doesnt help, just add more melted wax onto the center of the dried wax to fill up the hole.

Candle Crafts - A Rainy Day Project With Your Children

Looking for a way to keep the kids busy on a rainy day, and also find a use for those broken crayons that they never use any more? Here's a fun project to keep them - and yourself - occupied and also have a really unique and neat end product that won't just collect dust. Yes, I'm talking about showing your children how to make colorful wax candles.

You need to get some items together before you can do this, so plan it now for the next rainy Saturday when you just know the kids will want something new and different to do inside. You will need a few items from your kitchen,  a block of candle wax from the craft store and a bunch of broken crayons. You will also need some lengths of wick - the craft store will have them. Don't try to substitute a piece of string, as it just won't burn well, and you do want your project to be a success.

So here's how you do it. First of all, cover your working surface with layers of newspaper so cleanup will be simple. Then, fill a large pan about half full of water and heat it. Place a second pan, or a tall can containing some of the wax into it, but support it so it stays upright. If you have a double boiler, you could also use that. You must melt the wax over hot water, since melting it directly over heat can be a fire hazard. If wax gets too hot, it can catch fire, or even erupt.

When the wax has melted, put a few candle pieces in - keep to one color so you don't get muddy colored candles. Allow these to melt and add color the wax. Stir it gently with a stick or wooden spoon (one you don't use) so the color is even throughout. When the color has spread throughout the wax, you can start making dipped candles.

Cut a length of wick about 3 inches longer than the depth of your liquid wax. Hold one end with a pair of pliers, a wooden clothes pin, or some other item, so your fingers are not close to the hot wax. Dip the wick into the wax slowly, and lift it straight out. Let it cool about 30 seconds, and repeat. Do these steps until your candle is as fat as you want.

Hold it up, or find a way to hang it to cool, and when it is completely cool and hard, trim the wick to about 1/4 of an inch. Flatten the bottom of the candle by trimming it with a sharp knife, and then pressing it for a moment on a hot surface, such as a frying pan.

You can melt several different colors of wax  and crayons in separate cans, and make multi colored candles by dipping the wick into the various colored waxes. You, and the children, can make some really wonderful and unique candles with this easy method. Enjoy them!

Moss Taper - 12-Hour Hand-dipped 100% Pure Beeswax Candle
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Each pair of these elegant tapers has been dipped by a steady hand at least 20 times into vats of naturally filtered, molten wax. This time-honored process, combining the most precious of candle waxes with skilled craftsmanship, creates long, even burning tapers.Made from the nectar of flowers by industrious honeybees, beeswax emits a sweet, subtle, honey-like fragrance. 100% natural, and free of paraffin and other toxins, our tapers will burn soot free and dripless if kept out of drafts. They burn with a steady, healthy sized flame that radiates a spectrum of light that matches that of the sun.

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Each pair of these elegant tapers has been dipped by a steady hand at least 20 times into vats of naturally filtered, molten wax. This time-honored process, combining the most precious of candle waxes with skilled craftsmanship, creates long, even burning tapers.Made from the nectar of flowers by industrious honeybees, beeswax emits a sweet, subtle, honey-like fragrance. 100% natural, and free of paraffin and other toxins, our tapers will burn soot free and dripless if kept out of drafts. They burn with a steady, healthy sized flame that radiates a spectrum of light that matches that of the sun.

Features

  • 100% Pure Beeswax Tapers
  • Wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal
  • Traditional hand-dipped manufacture
  • Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster.
  • Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.
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Candle Light Bulb... Country Windows. Old fashioned candle-glow, waxless candles for a beautiful soft light with ethereal glow. Save $ on discount boxes of 12 quality, safe bulbs. There are less expensive silicone bulbs, but they don't have the quality. They can burn out fast & sometimes don't work at all. The inner bulb measures approximately 1-1/4"... once the bulb has been dipped and given the surrounding coat and tail, the total length with base and tip is approximately 4-1/4" in length X 1" at widest point. 6 Watt ~ 120 Volt Silicone Dipped Bulbs Size Large. Individually packaged, 12 per box.Silicone bulbs are a perfect choice for Country Windows, Primitive, Romantic, French Provincial, Antique Decors & more. Enchanting for night lights, candelabras, chandeliers, antique/estate lamps... any fixture that hosts a ½" socket. These bulbs also work with dimmer switches for mood lighting.**Beautiful year round or add bows, holly, babysbreath at Christmas for magical window treatments. ****A Favorite... With the candleabra centered on the windowsill, spray "wind-blown-in" canned snow around window edges to frame your candle.Endless decor anywhere you want a soft lighting effect.Energy efficient bulbs with the warm glow of candlelight are reminiscent of another time and will enhance your home with warm, welcoming light. *Visit our Amazon Storefront for bulb accessories and many wonderful gift ideas.****Bulk Orders will receive an immediate reimburse for the exact shipping amount!****RE HOLIDAY SHIPPING... WILD HORSE BOUTIQUE SHIPS DAILY MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. ALL PACKAGES FROM NOW THROUGH CHRISTMAS WILL BE SENT PRIORITY OR FIRST CLASS EVEN IF STANDARD SHIPPING IS CHOSEN.**** 2 Day Express and Overnight options always available too.

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Pumpkin Taper - 12-Hour Hand-dipped 100% Pure Beeswax Candle
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Each pair of these elegant tapers has been dipped by a steady hand at least 20 times into vats of naturally filtered, molten wax. This time-honored process, combining the most precious of candle waxes with skilled craftsmanship, creates long, even burning tapers.Made from the nectar of flowers by industrious honeybees, beeswax emits a sweet, subtle, honey-like fragrance. 100% natural, and free of paraffin and other toxins, our tapers will burn soot free and dripless if kept out of drafts. They burn with a steady, healthy sized flame that radiates a spectrum of light that matches that of the sun.

Features

  • 100% Pure Beeswax Tapers
  • Wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal
  • Traditional hand-dipped manufacture
  • Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster.
  • Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.
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  • Wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal
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  • Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster.
  • Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.
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Beautifully and intricately sculpted, then cast, these hand crafted, four-inch beeswax spheres are a sight to behold. A creation by in-house artisans, these candles are truly amazing while burning, casting a luminescent glow through their unique design. A Big Dipper original! Each candle will burn for over 50 hours. Try a beeswax votive in your burned down shell after your original wick has burned away!Made from the nectar of flowers by industrious honeybees, beeswax emits a sweet, subtle, honey-like fragrance. 100% natural, and free of paraffin and other toxins, our tapers will burn soot free and dripless if kept out of drafts. They burn with a steady, healthy sized flame that radiates a spectrum of light that matches that of the sun.

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  • 100% Pure Beeswax
  • Wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal
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  • Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.
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Beautifully and intricately sculpted, then cast, these hand crafted, four-inch beeswax spheres are a sight to behold. A creation by in-house artisans, these candles are truly amazing while burning, casting a luminescent glow through their unique design. A Big Dipper original! Each candle will burn for over 50 hours. Try a beeswax votive in your burned down shell after your original wick has burned away!Made from the nectar of flowers by industrious honeybees, beeswax emits a sweet, subtle, honey-like fragrance. 100% natural, and free of paraffin and other toxins, our tapers will burn soot free and dripless if kept out of drafts. They burn with a steady, healthy sized flame that radiates a spectrum of light that matches that of the sun.

Features

  • 100% Pure Beeswax
  • Wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal
  • Choose from our three styles: Tuscan, Artichoke and Nouveau.
  • Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster.
  • Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.
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Natural Soy Dipping Wax: 5 pound bag - Flakes, priced per bag. ($1.40 per pound)This is a soy wax, 130-135 melt point, that is ideal for stuffed animals, pine cones, fire-starters, or any other dipping application.

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