| There are many types of candles. It is simple to learn | | | | need to initially utilize an appropriate size. This should |
| how to make these. The materials are easy to get | | | | be according to the planned diameter of the candle |
| and the instructions are simple. | | | | you will be making. The recommended sizes are 6 to |
| There are different types of candles you can make. | | | | 8 ply or ½ inches, 12 to 14 ply or 1 inch, 16 to |
| All you need is to follow the simple steps in basic | | | | 18 ply or 2 inches, and 20 to 24 ply or 3 inches. |
| candle making and add a little creativity. The different | | | | Make sure you utilize wicks that have larger |
| types of candles are discussed below. | | | | diameters which do not easily melt. Good examples |
| First is the most common type called gel candles. It | | | | are paraffin and beeswax. |
| consists of gelled mineral oils. It appearance is | | | | In order to keep a straight wick in your candle's |
| transparent and it feels soft, similar to Jello. This type | | | | central portion, it is advisable to tie its end onto a |
| is placed inside a container. | | | | stick placed over your container or mold. |
| There are also container candles poured inside a | | | | The different types of wicks include the Square |
| heat-resistant container such as tins or glass and then | | | | Braided Wicks best for molded, dipped and container |
| it is burned inside the container when utilized. | | | | candles; Metal Core Wicks best for container candles; |
| Pillar candle is poured onto a mold ad then extracted, | | | | and Flat Braided Wicks best for tapered candles. |
| typically having a diameter of about 2 up to 3 inches. | | | | When it comes to the color or wax dye of the |
| Thus, they have 1 or more wicks but they are free | | | | candles, it is not advisable to utilize the colors used |
| standing. | | | | for cosmetics or soap. This is because it clogs the |
| Votive candles are small and cylindrical, about 2 | | | | wick. Since adding color or dye to your candles can |
| ½ inches in height and 1 to 2 inches in | | | | give it a more personal touch, it is best to make use |
| diameter. This is placed inside a votive candle holder | | | | of concentrated liquid or sold colors. If you will be |
| in order to retain the wax. This is because they | | | | coloring candles by batches, it is best to use |
| liquefy when they are lit. | | | | concentrated liquid. A single drop can actually color |
| Taper candles are one of the more common | | | | about 1 lb. of wax. |
| varieties. They appear thin, wider along the base and | | | | In coloring melted wax, make sure the candle wax |
| they tend to narrow upon reaching the top. They are | | | | was opaque when it was still solid or maybe even |
| about 6 up to 18 inches in length and they are placed | | | | before it was melted. It will then become blear when |
| inside a candle holder. They are also called "dinner | | | | it has melted and is ready to be dyed or colored. |
| candles". | | | | This becomes apparent when the melted wax |
| Tealight Candles are small cylindrical types filled within | | | | hardens as it cools. It will turn opaque with its color |
| a plastic or metal cup. It is about 1 up to 1 ½ | | | | fading. |
| inches high and 1 up to 2 inches in diameter. | | | | Safety Tips on Candle Making |
| Floating candles are poured onto a mold with various | | | | On no occasion should you leave the process of |
| shapes and it is used in a bowl filled with water. They | | | | melting wax without assigning someone else to |
| tend to float, adding a special touch once they are lit. | | | | watch over it. This is because was extremely |
| This is since wax is noted as buoyant. | | | | flammable and can cause fires. |
| Wickless candles are generally poured onto a | | | | If fire should arise, never use water to put it off. It is |
| heat-resistant container, having no wick at all. This is | | | | best to place a fire extinguisher nearby. |
| used by placing it on top of a warmer in order to | | | | Never heat wax to temperatures more than 100 |
| have the scent released without using flames. | | | | degrees C. |
| Tips in Candle Making | | | | Make sure you are using a reliable thermometer for |
| When it comes to the wick, the length and size to | | | | monitoring the wax's temperature. |
| be used depends on the size of the candle you plan | | | | Never place the wax directly on the fire while melting |
| to make. If you will have a large wick, your candle | | | | it. It is best to utilize a wax melter or double broiler |
| tends to melt faster. If you will have a very small | | | | for this process. |
| wick, it will not produce a good light. This means that | | | | When handling the container or kettle with melted |
| the size of the wick should be proportional to your | | | | wax, always utilize a pot holder so as to avoid |
| candle's size. | | | | untoward accidents. |
| When choosing as well as positioning your wick, you | | | | |