| Candles made of gel are often more unique and | | | | gel of the candle. The designs and figures are |
| beautiful than traditional wax candles. There are | | | | viewable through the translucent gel and can look |
| several properties of gel candles that give them a | | | | quite stunning. Seashells, beads, and small figurines are |
| unique and artistic appearance. | | | | just three types of things that can be suspended in |
| Unlike traditional wax candles, gel candles can be clear | | | | the gel. |
| or multi-colored, they do not have to be a solid color. | | | | The gel used to make these candles can last up to |
| Candle makers can embed items in gel candles. Gel | | | | twice as long as wax. This means that the candle will |
| candles last twice as long as traditional wax candles. | | | | burn for twice as long and often provide twice as |
| It is important to note that gel candles do burn at | | | | much fragrance and beauty. |
| higher temperatures than wax candles, so it is vital | | | | It is vital to note that gel burns at a much higher |
| that people follow all safety precautions when making | | | | temperature than other candle making materials, so it |
| and burning gel candles. | | | | is imperative that people protect their skin when |
| Gel candle making supply stores have become much | | | | making a gel candle. People should be sure to make |
| more common in recent years. People can buy gel | | | | the candle in an appropriate container, which can |
| candle-making supplies at many of the same stores | | | | handle the heat generated, and will not expand and |
| that sell traditional waxes. | | | | break. People should not move a lit or recently |
| One reason that gel candle-making supplies are so | | | | extinguished gel candle. Instead, they should wait until |
| common is that they provide for more creativity | | | | it has cooled down to pick it up. |
| than normal waxes. Gel can be clear or it can have | | | | Making gel candles is a perfect creative outlet. Gel |
| swirls of multiple colors. There are a limitless number | | | | candles are unique and beautiful. As long as people |
| of ways that gel candles can be colored. | | | | follow the proper precautions, gel candles can last a |
| It is common for gel candle-making supply kits to | | | | long time and provide great room decoration. |
| include small items that can be embedded within the | | | | |