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Pillar Candles

Pillar candles add a stylish touch of elegance to your home and even to your dinner table as part of a centerpiece. I have seen then used before on the tables at wedding receptions in the colors of the wedding. It was very appealing. Pillar candles come in all colors and scents. They are called pillars because they are round and tall like a pillar. There is no standard size though, as pillar candles come in many widths and heights. Occasionally, pillar candles are found with a unique design such as a ridge on the top and bottom.

Making pillar candles is quite simple. This type of candle is one of the most common for candle makers to indulge in. To make pillar candles, you will need molds. You can find them in all sizes at most craft stores. You can also get them online. Many online auction sites including Ebay and Yahoo offer several pillar candle molds for one great price. These molds can be found make of silicon, aluminum, or plastic. For best results, choose pillar candle molds that are made of aluminum. They allow the wax to cooler better, resulting in a smooth finish on the candles. They are also very durable.

To get started, decide on the size of candles you want to make and how many. There are charts in candle making books and on the internet that can help you determine how many pounds of candle wax you will need to complete your project. You will also need dye to color the candles and fragrances if you wish to add that to your candles.

You will need quality wick to make pillar candles. The wider the candle you will be making, the wider wick you want. To make this easier, simply purchase a standard type of wick. You can braid three pieces together to make a thicker wick for wider candles. Many of the pillar candle molds have a wick holder built. In simply slide a wick the diameter of the whole into it and eliminate the guess work. Make sure you dip the wick into the melted wax before attaching it to the candle mold. Keeping the wick in place can be tricky. A good trip is to cut the wick several inches longer than you need. Then tie it to a pencil or skewer sitting across the top of the candle mold. This will ensure the wick is centered as the candle begins the cooling process.

Once your candle wax is at the proper temperature, add in anything you want to be including in your candle including dye, scents, and additives. Immediately after, pour the hot wax into the pillar candle molds. Do not pour wax all the way to the top of the mold. You want to leave about four or five inches unfilled.

While for most candles you make, leave the candles to cool. Pillar candles need some further assistance during the cooling process. Once the top of the wax has started to become solid, you will need to add small relief holes to help with shrinkage. If you don’t create the relief holes your candles will get air pockets that keep them from hardening properly.

Once the candles have completely cooled, pour melted wax into the holes you created on the candle. Make sure the wax is about fifteen degrees hotter than what you had the wax at the first time you poured it. Allow the candle to completely cool down again. Your candles should slide out of the molds easily. If they don’t put them in the refrigerator for half an hour. Your candles should be smooth and beautiful. Make sure to trim the wick and you are ready to burn your pillar candles.

Pillar candles are beautiful. The simple design fits well with the décor in any room of your home. These candles make excellent gifts and center pieces. Pillar candles are easy to make and the supplies are inexpensive. This makes pillar candle making an excellent project, hobby, or money making project. Pillar candles burn for hours, ensuring you will get hours of enjoyment from your endeavors.

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Complete Pillar Candle Making Kit: Learn how fast, easy & fun it is to make your own pillar candles. Perfect for beginners! Sale Price: $79.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description This kit includes a everything you need to make an assortment of pillars. Pillar candles are great because they fit any decor and you can decorate them many different ways.Kit Includes:Instructional DVDInstruction SheetWax2 Candle Molds & Mold SealerWick Pin & WicksMold SealStirring StickRed, Yellow & Blue Dye BlocksScentBurning Instruction LabelsClear Bags & Jute for Packaging Features Learn how easy & fun it is to make your own candles! Kit includes everything you need to make pillar candles. Great for beginners - no experience necessary. Save $$ making your own candles! Make $$ selling the candles that you make!

Professional Candle Mold Cylinder - 3" List Price: $26.29 Sale Price: $20.25 You save: $6.04 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Metal candle molds assure easy clean up and long life. Features These metal candle molds are lightweight and easy to work with, but sturdy enough to last forever. A

Yaley Professional Candle Mold Cylinder List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $16.00 You save: $3.99 (20%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description A professional candle mold for pillar candles. The cylinder mold is made of metal. Includes instructions, wicking, dowel, and mold sealer. Requires approximately 1-1/2 pounds of wax. Mold measures 2"W x 6-1/2"H. Caution: mold edges are sharp. Please handle with caution. Features Size: 2 Inch x 6-1/2 Inch Made of 100% metal

Natural, 3x6 inch Pillar - Long-lasting Hand-cast 100% Pure Beeswax Candle Pillar. 90 hours burn time. List Price: $35.99 Sale Price: $29.95 You save: $6.04 (17%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Our long burning, traditional pillars bring a simple elegance to all occasions. Enjoy the natural, sweet, honey fragrance infused straight from the hive into the wax! 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 Each candle burns for 90 hours. Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster. Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.

Cinnamon Bun Pillar Candle Mold See Reviews For This Product

Aromatherapy Candle Pillar, Radiance (Tangerine-Ylang Ylang). 3x4 inches. Long-lasting Hand-cast 100% Pure Beeswax, 60 hour burn time. List Price: $31.99 Sale Price: $22.95 You save: $9.04 (28%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Our long burning, traditional pillars bring a simple elegance to all occasions. Enjoy our natural aromatherpeutic scents infused straight into the wax! 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 Each candle burns for 60 hours. Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster. Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.

Five-point Star Pillar. Long-lasting Hand-cast 100% Pure Beeswax Candle. 40 hour burn time. List Price: $22.99 Sale Price: $16.95 You save: $6.04 (26%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Our long burning, traditional pillars bring a simple elegance to all occasions. Enjoy the natural, sweet, honey fragrance infused straight from the hive into the wax! 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 Each candle burns for 40 hours. Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster. Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.

Natural, 2x4.5 inch Pillar - Long-lasting Hand-cast 100% Pure Beeswax Candle. 40 hours burn time. List Price: $20.99 Sale Price: $16.95 You save: $4.04 (19%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Our long burning, traditional pillars bring a simple elegance to all occasions. Enjoy the natural, sweet, honey fragrance infused straight from the hive into the wax! 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 Each candle burns for 40 hours. Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster. Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.

Aromatherapy Candle Pillar, Radiance (Tangerine-Ylang Ylang). 2x4.5 inches. Long-lasting Hand-cast 100% Pure Beeswax, 40 hour burn time. List Price: $17.99 Sale Price: $13.95 You save: $4.04 (22%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Our long burning, traditional pillars bring a simple elegance to all occasions. Enjoy our natural aromatherpeutic scents infused straight into the wax! 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 Each candle burns for 40 hours. Should candle show 'bloom' simply rub with a soft cloth to restore luster. Beeswax is the most efficient and environmentally responsible choice for candles.