anbudrew asked:

easy steps on making candles featuring six candles by fm static

SHELBY

tallmuseum asked:

Tallahassee Museum

ROCKY

lady_just_chilling asked:


I am seeking inexpensive ways to make candles. I find that food coloring is cheaper overall (you can buy 4 colors at a time) and some body oil is very strong. I thought that I read somewhere that you can use them but I don’t seem to be able to find that information again.

Any website or personal knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

OCTAVIO

Angelic Ventura asked:


If candle making is a particular hobby of yours, you are definitely not alone. You see, candle making is a very popular hobby, surely one of the most popular today. And since it’s so popular, there’s a ton of supplies and products available that will aide you in creating beautiful candles more quickly and easily. One product, and the second most important in my opinion, are candle making molds. Candle molds are amazing because no matter the shape or size of the candle you’ve decided to create, there’s a mold for you. If there isn’t for whatever reason, no sweat! You can always just create your own.

Candle making molds are a kind of container that you put your melted wax

in to let it cool. Your wax, once cooled, will retain the shape and size of the mold you use, so choosing the proper mold for your project is essential. Molds can be made from a ton of unique materials and exist in all manners of shapes and sizes. They can be utilized for any number of purposes, too.

A type of mold that is particularly popular these days is the aluminum candle mold. Homemade candle makers appreciate aluminum molds for their durable and heat resistant qualities. They also cause the candle when finished to have a smooth, seamless finish, giving it the look of being made professionally. This kind of mold is used commonly in the creation of votive and pillar candles. Aluminum candle making molds are simple to clean and fairly inexpensive when compared to rubber molds.

There are, however, a few cons to using aluminum candle making molds. They are notoriously inflexible, so you have very little control over the size and shape of the candle made with an aluminum mold. If you would like flexibility in those aspects, you would be much better off with a rubber based mold.

There are various types of rubber making molds available. Polyurethane molds are just one example. They are flexible and less expensive than silicone candle making molds. But they also have some problems you will have to deal with when using them. For instance, they don’t stretch well and they have a strong smell that could potentially be transferred to your candle. They also require you to use a releasing agent to remove your candle once it has finished hardening. These candle making molds, similar to aluminum molds, are used in the creation of pillar and votive

candles.

Another material used in making rubber molds is silicone. These are expensive candle making molds, but their versatility and overall quality make up for the cost. This kind of mold does not leave seams in the candle, similar to aluminum molds, but unlike them, they are flexible and can be stretched, so you don’t need a releasing agent to get your finished candle out of the mold.

If you are looking for something really inexpensive and simple to use while just starting out I would suggest plastic candle making molds. They don’t really offer any flexibility and they don’t stretch at all, but they’re easy to clean, dirt cheap and relatively simple to use. Did I mention they were dirt cheap? The reason I said dirt cheap twice is because plastic candle molds tend to wear out really fast, so you’ll

actually have to buy them more often that the other kinds of mold.

I would not suggest using this kind of mold for anything but your initial projects. The ones where you’re still learning and your candles are going to look kind of weird anyway. Once you get past that stage, please move on to one of the other kinds of candle making molds mentioned above. Your candles will appreciate it and so will the people who are receiving them.



JULIAN

makinthisnthat asked:

Candle making with Martha Steward using Smooth-On’s OOMOO silicone rubber and wax casting with Kelly Ripa. … candle mold making silicone rubber crafts wax casting Smooth-On Martha Stewart

ALBERTO

Paul Zayer asked:


Candle making is a craft that have pre-historical and worldwide roots and when the evening has come, this craft grew out of the necessity for light. The candle is just made of a flammable wick surrounded by a medium that enables for a longer burning period than if the wick were made to consume by itself. Animal grease, also named tallow, was used at one time for candle type burning lights because tallow was generally accessible although in time beeswax came to be used in the manufacture of candles. With beeswax, there was less smoke than tallow, which produced a heavy odor and black smoke, and beeswax provided a much sweeter perfume.

Candle making is an uncomplicated to do and relaxing craft that produces candles ranging from simple and functional to a custom-made and artist created candle product. Many candle making techniques necessitate heat to melt the wax to be poured into a mold or utilized as a liquid for dipped candles. Two simple candle-making techniques are the rolled beeswax candle and the bead wax candle technique. During the making of the candle, none of these two techniques involve heat. You may find a candle making technique and project to match your skill level and budget.

Even a beginner are capable to make candles that are suitable for gift offering or home decor. You will gain practice and experience with simple candle making techniques by trying simple projects at first. You can move on to the project of your choice when you feel ready. It is important that you read any project directions completely before you begin the project so that you will be aware of the necessary supplies, tools and techniques that you will use to complete the project.

You may use different products for embedding the wick and the various choice can give you a good potential for beautiful candles. Besides the rolled beeswax sheets and wax beads, you may also make molded, dipped, container and candles with embedded things and the wax can be scented, colored, painted and embellished with various finishes. In candle making, a variety of kinds of wax can be used such as paraffin, vegetable, soy and floral waxes.

You will get more confident taking on more difficult jobs and even creating your own customized works of candle art as you get experienced in mastering candle making talents. You will feel proud to give and use candles for creating atmosphere, evoking moods and for spiritual purposes. Candles are useful for the different seasons and holidays and by making your own candles, you can join in an old tradition of candle making.



FLOYD

on_the_move4ever asked:


I spattered wax (I was making candles) on the wall, and I haven’t been able to clean it off… how do I do that?

thanks so much!

BARTON

Waxmelters asked:

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LEON

Walter Ballenberger asked:


Candle making is a very popular hobby. Getting started is quite easy, and you can readily obtain the needed materials and start creating some candles in very short order. Like anything else, one needs to learn the ropes a bit, and if your mold isn’t clean, or if the temperature of the wax is too hot or cold, the candles won’t turn out just right. But with a little experience a person can be making very professional looking candles. One of the more popular types of candles these days are fragrant candles, and this article will discuss what types of materials are needed for making aromatic candles and where to acquire them.

Basic Equipment

The basic materials needed to make any candles include such things as a double boiler to melt wax, a metal pouring pot, candle molds and a mold sealer, primed wicks, wax, candle dyes, other basic household items like scissors, a tape measure, and measuring spoons. If you are just getting started, a book such as “Candle Making for the First Time” is a big help. Once you have the above equipment ready, it is not difficult to get started.

After making a few batches of candles and learning the various processes, you’ll soon want to start making some fragrant smelling candles as well. What types of aromas should you try, and how will you find them? Extensive lines of flavors made from both synthetic chemicals and also essential oils, which are derived by distilling natural plant material, are readily available. Check out the CandleChem Company. A quick glance at their web site reveals that they have everything one needs to make candles, including a extensive array of fragrances. Just to give an idea, here is a listing of the aromas they offer, and this is only a list of those starting with the letter “A”: African Violet, Allspice, Almond Cherry, Almond Coconut, Almond Cookie, Aloe Vera, Amaretto, Amaretto Chocolate, Amaretto Coffee, Amaretto Spice, Amaretto Vanilla, Amber Romance, Angel Food Cake, Angel Wings, Anise, Apple & Rose, Apple Blossom, Apple Cider, Apple Cinnamon, Apple, Apple Jack, Apple Peel, Apple Pie, Apple Spice, Apple Spice Cake, Apple Strudel, Apples & Berries, Apples & Oak, Apples & Oranges, Apricot, Apricot Brandy, and Apricot Azalea.

So it is clear that there are literally hundreds of possibilities. It only takes a few drops of an essential oil to add the necessary amount of fragrance when making a candle, so purchasing a few of your favorite aromas won’t cost too much and will last a long time.

If this company does not have exactly what you are looking for in terms of equipment or candle making fragrances, another possibility is Natures Garden which has a similar lengthy list of candle making scents.

Whether you are looking to make candles for your own living space, looking for a way to make creative gifts for your friends and family members, or even thinking about starting a small business, making fragrant candles is an excellent hobby that is easy to get into. And once you master the basics and get creative, you’ll be able to make all sorts of different candles that you and others will enjoy.



NICHOLAS