Tips for Candle Making
It’s an easy hobby to take up and extremely rewarding. Not only that, once you get the basic supplies, it’s an easy project to start. Supplies are not hard to find and you can find all kinds of necessities online and offline at your local crafts store. Since this hobby is very popular with craftspeople, all kinds of creative candles are created. I’m sure you’ve probably seen some at your local county fair or at the coffeeshop down the street.
The first step in candle making is to prepare the wax. Wax must be melted using what is called a double boiler. What is a double boiler? It’s simply a large pot filled with water and placed on the stove top. A smaller pot that contains the un-melted wax sits inside the larger pot. Wax easily burns, so having a double boiler makes life alot easier. Once the wax is melted, just hold the wick in place in the middle of the mold and pour in the wax.
You’ll have to let the wax cool for about a few hours before you attempt to remove it fro the mold. Four to six hours is a good time to wait. If you’re a little impatient like me, you could try to fit the mold in the freezer for about half an hour and then you’ll be able to remove the candle from the mold. You can also use non-stick cooking spray on the mold before you pour the wax so it’ll be easier to take the candle out in the end.
There are so many different creative things you can do with candles. You can add different fragrances, colors and decorations. Some people use liquid latex for some amazing candles. Because liquid latex molds are not sturdy and too wobbly to stand on end, you’ll need some kind of support like a piece of cardboard with a hole cut in the middle of it.
Some hobbyists have found that selling candles can be a lucrative business. By purchasing their products in bulk at discount prices, they can make some great products especially if they are creative with the packaging. After all, who doesn’t like candles?
