| Gel candles are gaining tremendous popularity | | | | works just like a deep fry pan. Pure metal is used in |
| everyday. Even people well-established in the candle | | | | making multi-cookers and they come with non-stick |
| making business are fascinated about knowing how | | | | coating. There is a temperature dial fixed in these |
| to make these special candles. Although they are | | | | cookers that controls the temperature. Although the |
| similar to other candles in that they emit light or burn | | | | temperature dial is there, you must use a |
| in the same way, there is some difference in their | | | | thermometer so that you can check the |
| creation. | | | | temperature from time to time, to be on a safer |
| Just like oil candles, gel candles are also made using oil. | | | | side. Stir the wax continuously with a hard plastic or |
| The only difference is that oil is the main component. | | | | metal spoon. Wooden spoons can create bubbles in |
| The quantity of oil in gel candles is up to 95% and | | | | the hot gel, so avoid them. The problem with heating |
| polymer resin contributes the other 5% needed for | | | | the gel is that it is prone to catch fire easily, so one |
| making these special candles. Resin is available in | | | | has to take extra care while heating it. Always keep |
| powder form but solidifies when mixed with oil. The | | | | a chemical-fire-extinguisher ready near the stove. |
| gel wax is available with low, medium, and high | | | | When the gel has melted, you can add some color to |
| densities. The fragrance for these candles also varies | | | | it to make colorful and attractive candles. You can |
| according to the density of the gel. Wax with a | | | | get liquid dyes also as they are easily available and |
| higher density will require more quantity of fragrance. | | | | are also better as the translucency of the gel |
| Thick gel is better if you want to make decorative | | | | remains intact with these dyes. Avoid using soap |
| candles, but the problem with thick gel is that it will | | | | dyes, crayons or other colors, since they cannot be |
| take more time in melting and may create problems | | | | mixed in the gel because they serve a completely |
| while pouring in the mold. | | | | different purpose from making candles. |
| There is no difference between making gel candles | | | | One can easily learn how to make gel candles. You |
| or any other type's candles. The procedure is the | | | | can make so many designs with gel that it is only |
| same, for instance, first, you have to melt the wax, | | | | your creative abilities that are the limit. Unlike other |
| pour it in the mold, and let it cool down for some | | | | candles, decorative things can be added directly to |
| time. The only difference is in the technique or | | | | the gel, they look very beautiful floating within the |
| equipments used in making gel candles. Unlike double | | | | candles. If you are making candles for gift purposes, |
| boiler which is used to melt regular wax, a | | | | then in this unique way, you can give the candles a |
| multi-cooker is used to melt the gel. A multi-cooker | | | | personalized touch. |