| If you're new to the candle crafts, you'll want basic | | | | really easy to pour the candles yourself. If you're |
| candle equipment including equipment supplies. If you | | | | planning a candle company with full production, a |
| do a quick search for "candle making supplies", you'll | | | | candle machine will be needed for the job. Candle |
| find a candle store online or you can visit your local | | | | molds are made of metal or plastic. You can also use |
| craft store. | | | | glass jars or containers. |
| Candle making is a fun way to add elegance and a | | | | Tip: For your first candle project, you may want to |
| touch of class to your home décor by creating an | | | | try using simple organic type waxes such as soy wax |
| uplifting atmosphere using scented candles or even | | | | which has been very popular since 1995. Soy wax |
| unscented candles. What if you could easily save | | | | has a low melt point. The wax washes out easily |
| money with your new candlemaking hobby? Have | | | | using soap and water. No hassles or damage because |
| you ever purchased those expensive old fashioned | | | | soy wax won't stick to your double boiler, pouring |
| candlesticks? | | | | pot or new candle equipment. |
| To keep candle making simple, you'll want basic | | | | Your checklist of equipment supplies must include a |
| candle equipment that includes: | | | | thermometer to test the temperature and melting |
| - Pouring pot or double boiler, or (hot dip) sauce pan | | | | point of wax. It's crucial for making candles that are |
| - Fragrance oil or essential oils | | | | smooth in texture and fragrant. |
| - Thermometer | | | | Tip: Brighten up your life with family or friends that |
| - Candle wax | | | | are interested in making candles with you. If you |
| - Candle mold | | | | need candle making classes, you could join online or |
| - Candle wicks | | | | visit the local crafts store so that you and everyone |
| If you're just starting out, all the candle equipment | | | | in the group can make candles together and share |
| can be shared, this includes candle molds and | | | | the candle making experience. For example: You can |
| fragrances to make basic pillar candles. Equipment | | | | have fun making different candles each month and |
| supplies are found in candle making kits. | | | | keep your home décor looking modern as the |
| Later on, as you get going you can choose how you | | | | atmosphere is refreshed and uplifted with the glowing |
| want to expand your candlemaking hobby. For | | | | flame of a candle. |
| example: You may want to experiment in making | | | | Tip: You can set-up a little altar and enjoy a |
| chunk candles using different wax color variations. In | | | | dedicated healing room which can be a place of |
| fact, there are so many unusual types of stunning | | | | relaxation at home. It's so easy to create a sensation |
| candles you can make. | | | | of warmth, love, association and tranquility. |
| You can use a any shape candle mold because it's | | | | |