| This candle making article teaches you techniques for | | | | involve working with the wax as you make your |
| embedding items into your candles. | | | | candle. So it is important that you already have a |
| Gel candles have long been popular for embedding | | | | basic understanding of how to make your own |
| objects into them. Go to any local craft fair or store | | | | candles. Please see my book: How to Make Candles |
| and you'll be hard pushed to not find a clear gel | | | | for full details. |
| candle embedded with perhaps sea shells or sea | | | | Embedding method number 1: |
| creatures. But gel wax is not the only wax that can | | | | Place your object at the bottom of your candle mold |
| used for embedded effect. | | | | and then add your wax. If you're making gel candles |
| Paraffin wax can also be used to create wonderful | | | | then I would recommend this method of insertion. |
| decorative pieces by carefully embedding some | | | | Heavy object will usually stay secure on the bottom |
| choice items. | | | | of the mold or container, but if you want or need to |
| A few things to consider... | | | | place your object in a specific position then add a |
| Please always use nonflammable items - don't forget, | | | | little dab of expoy glue to the object before placing |
| you light your candles! | | | | (glue can be found at most craft stores). You then |
| Always make certain that whatever you choose to | | | | pour your wax into the mold in the usual way. |
| embed in your candle is spotlessly clean. This will help | | | | Embedding method number 2: |
| to ensure you don't get any air bubbles trapped or | | | | Make your candle as you normally would, but before |
| dirt showing in your finished work. If you're working | | | | it fully cools and when you see about a 1/2inch film |
| with gel wax then this is all the more important as | | | | on top, cut a hole in the top on the candle. The wax |
| you will be able to very clearly see any blemishes. | | | | you've just removed should be put back into your |
| Think about where in your candle you place your | | | | melting pot. Now you embed your objects into your |
| object(s). Don't put them too close to the wick as | | | | candle - the still soft wax will allow you to insert |
| this could effective how the wicks burns and might | | | | them where you want them. |
| even prevent it from burning fully. | | | | Remember here that if you're using colored or |
| Here's how to do it... | | | | opaque wax you will need to place your objects near |
| As you're inserting objects into your wax you really | | | | the sides of your candle or they won't be seen. |
| have two choices for embedding, both choices | | | | So, there you have it. Now go and practice your skills. |