Candle Making Jars
Homemade candle making has come a long way in the past decade. I remember when I was a child, we used to make candles using a 1/2 gallon milk container. We’d fill it up with ice and pour melted candle wax in. After it had set, we’d peel off the milk carton and you’d have a very interesting homemade candle. It kind of looked like, frozen colored ice.
Nowadays with places like Micheal’s Crafts, and other large craft stores, the home crafter has access to a plethora of tools. There are different types of candle wax so that homemade candle making has gotten to be much easier than in the past. You can purchase metal and poly molds or you could actually use any jar that you like. All you have to do is fill it with the candle wax and a wick.
A very inexpensive way to do your homemade candle making, is to go to your local dollar store and purchase different glass votive or glass jars, actually any glass container can be used as candle making jars. Here is a quick overview of how to make a glass jar candle. The main thing here is to use your imagination.
Almost any glass jar can be used to make candles. Tall , thin, short, fat whatever. If you are using various colored waxes the tall clear jars make a beautiful impression. Just make sure you have plenty of clearance between the burning wick and glass so it does not get to hot and break. For more information on this visit the web site at the bottom of this article.
So to do your own homemade candle making, you’ll need a crock pot or double boiler to melt the wax to 160 degrees. Then you can add scented oils and food coloring. Put a dot of glue on the bottom of the metal part of the wick and place it in the candle making jars. Then pour the melted wax into the candle making jars or glass containers that you’ve purchased. Let the wax cool to a semi-hardened crust and then you can straighten out the wicks and get it centered. Let the candle cool at room temperature completely, which will be about 6-8 hours.
You’ll see that the wax has sunken a little in the middle. Now you are going to re heat the leftover wax to about 185 degrees and pour some in to your jar to level it off. Let that cool again and trim your wick to about a quarter inch, and you now have your very own homemade jar candle.
The possibilities are endless; you can use any type of glass containers for your candle making jars that you like, so let your imagination go wild! Have fun with it!
By: Lee Martin Resource: http://www.EasyMadeCandles.com
Author: Lee Martin
Resource Site : http://www.EasyMadeCandles.com
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Candle Making Jars
Candle Making Wicks: How To Choose The Right One For Your Candle
A candle just isn’t a candle without a wick. Without a wick there would be nothing to light! Instead of producing a beautiful glittering light, it would just be a beautiful piece of wax! You may not have given wicks much thought but they are an important part of candle making.
Choosing a candle making wick is not something you should take lightly. Actually, the more experienced you become at candle making the more involved you will become in choosing the right wick for your project.
Selecting a wick involves some key variables. These include the type of wax you are going to use, the size of the candle you will be making, the fragrance density and your personal preferences.
Don’t let this intimidate you. Choosing candle making wicks is not difficult at all. As with anything you try for the first time, there will be challenges. However, once you do it a few times it will become very easy.
I am a strong proponent of note taking. Write everything down for future reference. Keep track of wick size, wax type, the pour temperature, the fragrance type used and with what type of wicks. This way you will know what works well and what doesn’t the next time you do the same or a similar project.
Although you may be interested in learning about the science of wicks, how and why they work, that is not necessary for now. The biggest thing to remember is that the diameter of the wick is important.
If you select a candle making wick that is too thick for your size candle, the result is a flame that burns too brightly. That, in turn, means your candle burns far too quickly. Not only is this not an efficient use of your candle, it’s also a hazard.
If you choose a wick that’s too thin the opposite occurs. The candle burns too slowly and only the inner portion of your candle melts. The wax, in effect, saturates the wick and all burning stops.
Typically, you’ll discover that candle making wicks are sold braided. This isn’t for a nice look. Braided wicks, for one thing, helps to indicate the thickness of the wick itself. The more braids a wick possesses, the thicker it is.
Candle making wicks are not to be overlooked. Although selecting the right one is important, do not let it scare you. The more you do it the better you will get. You now have enough information to get started and be on your way to making your own beautiful candles.
Pat McTigue is a candle making enthusiast. For great information on
candle making wicks, visit http://candlemakingsuccessplan.com/.
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