| Candles were once used primarily as a light source, | | | | products, so always be sure to follow safety |
| but now they are commonly used as decorations, | | | | precautions as noted on the label or in accordance |
| scented indulgences and for romance. While many | | | | with making gel candle guidelines. |
| consumers prefer to purchase candles at retail or | | | | Step 7. When making gel candle, you should pour the |
| online outlets, true crafters enjoy making gel candle | | | | wax into a mold once it is melted. |
| themselves. To those do-it-yourselfers, making gel | | | | Step 8. Make sure that your wick is the right size for |
| candles can be done by following the 10 simple steps | | | | the candle that you are making and have it ready to |
| outlined below. | | | | place into position before the candle begins to stiffen. |
| Step 1. Gain a clear understanding of candlemaking | | | | Step 9. Allow the candle to sit inside the mold until |
| safety, which would include dealing with hot wax, | | | | hardened. The desired sitting time should be outlined |
| never leaving your workspace unattended, what to | | | | on either the wax product or the candle mold itself. |
| do if problems arise, etc. Crafters can learn more | | | | If it is not, use your own judgment by lightly touching |
| about making gel candle safety on the labels of the | | | | the candle to see if it has stiffened to feel like a |
| products purchased. | | | | normal candle. Do not touch the candle too soon or |
| Step 2. Determine what type of fragrance and | | | | you may end up with a fingerprint in the design. |
| coloring, if any, you will include while making gel | | | | Step 10. When making gel candle is complete, |
| candles. Once you have made a final decision, | | | | carefully remove the finished product from the mold. |
| purchase all of the ingredients before you begin. | | | | Sitting times vary and, when making gel candle, be |
| Step 3. Obtain a heating source, which will serve as a | | | | sure to follow the mold instructions so that you do |
| double boiler to melt the wax. Because wax does not | | | | not remove the candle too soon. |
| actually boil, as water does, when it is hot, you may | | | | If you plan to give the candle as a gift, or sell it at |
| use a thermometer to assess the temperature of | | | | your business, wrap the candle in decorative plastic |
| the wax. Continue to melt according to the | | | | with a ribbon at the top to seal the fragrance. If you |
| instructional label on the product. | | | | plan to use the candle yourself, simply light it and |
| Step 4. In order to avoid bubbling in the wax, use a | | | | enjoy! |
| stirring stick to stir the was regularly while melting. | | | | The information in this article is intended to be used |
| Being very careful while stirring hot wax is very | | | | for informational purposes only. No claims can be |
| important because it can cause burns very quickly. | | | | made concerning the professional knowledge of |
| Step 5. Melt the wax according to the product | | | | making gel candle and, therefore, this website, the |
| instructions. | | | | owners nor the author may be held responsible for |
| Step 6. Add coloring, fragrance and/or essential oils if | | | | any results that may occur from the information |
| desired. Caution should be used when mixing these | | | | contained herein. |