| If you have been thinking about making candles, you | | | | - Oven Mitts - You're going to be working with hot |
| should know that there are certain tools and supplies | | | | wax - these are important for safety! |
| you're going to need. The good news is that these | | | | Advanced Tools for Making Candles |
| don't necessarily have to cost a lot of money, | | | | - Scents and Common Sense - When it comes to |
| especially if you don't plan on mass producing candles | | | | fragrances, you're going to want to research more |
| for sale. Either way, here's a quick look at some of | | | | to make sure your candles are safe. That said, there |
| the most important tools used when creating candle | | | | are quite a few scents available for making candles. |
| masterpieces. | | | | - Chisel and Mallet - Carving a candle can really make |
| Basic Candle Making Tools | | | | it unique - and worth more - especially in the hands |
| - Molds and Sprays - Candle molds are important. | | | | of an artist. Browsing the web, you can see a lot of |
| You'll want to go with aluminum or steel for safety. | | | | great ideas for carving candles decoratively. |
| Candle mold removal spray will make the candle | | | | - Friends and Strangers - While your mom is probably |
| come out a lot easier. | | | | going to say she "loves" your candles, if you're |
| - Wicks and Holders - Wicks and a wick holder bar | | | | serious about making them to sell, you're going to |
| are also going to be necessary. Both of these are | | | | need friends and strangers to give you honest |
| easily picked up at any quality candle shop or you can | | | | opinions about your candles. Think about throwing a |
| find them online. | | | | candle party to show off your candles - giving away |
| - Color me Purple - There are quite a few easy | | | | samples or even taking orders. |
| options for solid color candles, but there are also | | | | Homemade Candles for Fun and Profit |
| many different effects you can pull off. (Leave a | | | | What next? That is up to you. The actual process of |
| comment if you want to hear about these.) | | | | creating a candle isn't that difficult. We're not going to |
| - Wax (of Course) - This is an essential ingredient, | | | | lay out the directions here, but now you know what |
| and not really a tool, but while we're talking candles, | | | | tools you are going to need if you want to make |
| you might want to start with soy based wax - | | | | candles at home for fun or profit. If you have a |
| available in large blocks or pieces. | | | | specific question about candles, leave a comment! |