Candle Making|
Aug
21
Filed Under (Hobbies & Crafts) by Kert
ATF asked:
I make candles and i was wondering if there are any natural things like oil or anything to scent my candles? I currently use pure fragrance oils but they can get pretty expensive
LOREN
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I make candles and i was wondering if there are any natural things like oil or anything to scent my candles? I currently use pure fragrance oils but they can get pretty expensive
LOREN
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Aug
21
Filed Under (Search Engine Optimization) by Kert
mustang elite asked:
My name is Bobby,I am 20 years old and I live in Bradenton Fl. I am looking for items to sell in my candle store other than just candles. I was thinking candies and incense………..I want to make it hip and cool but also make my store appeal to everyone…….c’mon I need creativity,Put yourself in my shoes…….you want to make money, but at the same time actually sell a product/s that are good quality.
SERGIO
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My name is Bobby,I am 20 years old and I live in Bradenton Fl. I am looking for items to sell in my candle store other than just candles. I was thinking candies and incense………..I want to make it hip and cool but also make my store appeal to everyone…….c’mon I need creativity,Put yourself in my shoes…….you want to make money, but at the same time actually sell a product/s that are good quality.
SERGIO
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Aug
19
Filed Under (Hobbies & Crafts) by Kert
lady_just_chilling asked:
I live in Maryland and I am interested in buying candle wax to make candles. Do anybody know of any craft stores in Maryland other than Michael’s and JoAnn Fabrics?
TRUMAN
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I live in Maryland and I am interested in buying candle wax to make candles. Do anybody know of any craft stores in Maryland other than Michael’s and JoAnn Fabrics?
TRUMAN
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Aug
18
Filed Under (Tech) by Kert
yourtv20 asked:
Not all candles are created equally. Many are made with petroleum based waxes which are not eco friendly and can give off harmful odors. But in this segment, Lesley introduces us to a candle maker who uses eco friendly beeswax and soy candles at her Northern California Studio.Want to keep up on the latest ways to go green? Tune in to Your Green life, a weekly half-hour magazine show that will help you do just that. From examining the latest green building and energy technologies to fuel …
JOAN
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Aug
18
Filed Under (Decorating & Remodeling) by Kert
Laveena Mei asked:
can anyone tell me how to make the EASIEST step-by-step candle making process? it would also be helpful if you can tell me how to make the candle wax and where i may possibly buy the supplies. please and thank you.
VICENTE
can anyone tell me how to make the EASIEST step-by-step candle making process? it would also be helpful if you can tell me how to make the candle wax and where i may possibly buy the supplies. please and thank you.
VICENTE
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Lolita Angel Rose Taylor-Kennedy asked:
… all over our BRAND ******** NEW living room carpet a few hours ago and now the candlewax has solidified, as one would expect of course, making it virtually impossible to remove, take off or clean up!!! I did try to clean up the mess he so carelessly made as soon as it happened because he spilled it right in front of me but it happened so suddenly that I didn`t have any time at all to react, jump or dive to the rescue of my candle and its content! All I had time to do was pick up a few warm & “gunky” piece of wax but, unfortunately for me, it became solid very soon afterwards, almost as hard as a rock.
… all over our BRAND ******** NEW living room carpet a few hours ago and now the candlewax has solidified, as one would expect of course, making it virtually impossible to remove, take off or clean up!!! I did try to clean up the mess he so carelessly made as soon as it happened because he spilled it right in front of me but it happened so suddenly that I didn`t have any time at all to react, jump or dive to the rescue of my candle and its content! All I had time to do was pick up a few warm & “gunky” piece of wax but, unfortunately for me, it became solid very soon afterwards, almost as hard as a rock.
What should I do? Replace our new carpet, which wasn`t cheap to begin with as you can imagine, or replace my clumsy boyfriend instead for a more careful one?
Better yet, does anyone out there know how to remove hardened candlewax from any carpet?!? PLEASE HELP ME ASAP!!! Our living room looks awful now after this silly & mindless incident!!!
ERIK
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Aug
16
Jaymes asked:
2 tbsp of Parrafin Wax. I thought Parrafin Wax was used in making candles. Is it edible? Or is it a misprint?
NESTOR
2 tbsp of Parrafin Wax. I thought Parrafin Wax was used in making candles. Is it edible? Or is it a misprint?
NESTOR
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Aug
16
Filed Under (Decorating & Remodeling) by Kert
Christopher F asked:
Anyone have advice for this, I love candles, but I spend way to much on them, making them myself seems fun!
DALTON
Anyone have advice for this, I love candles, but I spend way to much on them, making them myself seems fun!
DALTON
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Aug
15
Filed Under (Basic Ingredients) by Kert
Lee Martin asked:
Molds for making candles can be purchased easily on several web sites or in specialty craft stores. There are many types of candle making molds in hundreds of designs available.
One piece seamless molds are convenient. They are usually aluminum and have a hole in them to hold the wick in place while the wax is cooling and curing. These may be air cooled at room temperature, put in a refrigerator for faster cooling or in a cool water bath. The idea of the one piece candle making molds is that you don’t need to trim a seam when the candle is removed.
Tea light candle molds are made of a durable but flexible polyurethane material. They usually hold 12-16 candle making molds and look similar to a popsicle mold.
Designer polycarbonate candle making molds have a pin on the top to hold the wick in place, and come in a large array of shapes and sizes to choose from. The ability to create many odd and fascinating shapes make these types of molds very attractive. The pyramid is probably the best known of this mold.
Grubby molds are very unique. This type of candle making mold appears as if the wax has dripped down the sides leaving a very uneven finish to the candle. Beeswax molds are similar to grubby molds as the texture in rough and appears to be a bee honeycomb.
Animal candle molds are usually made out of polyurethane and have a slit on the side due to the uneven shapes and sizes. There are many molds available in this style for every occasion. Baby showers, florals, weddings, food, fruit and vegetables along with every holiday have molds of these types to create your own candles.
Anyone can make their own candle making molds out of practically anything. You can use a vegetable or soup can by piercing a small hole in the bottom in which to insert the wick and pouring the wax in. When it is cool, just open the bottom with a can opener and push the candle out. Glass vases make gorgeous molds, but remember that in order to remove the candle easily the top of the vase needs to be larger than the bottom. Paper milk cartons can be cut and formed to any shape you wish and either stapled together or hot glued. If they are stapled, you just remove the staples to get the candle out or if hot glued together, you can just tear the paper away from the finished candle. Well that’s just a few of the tips and tricks on candle molds. Have fun and enjoy.
By: Lee Martin Resource: http://www.EasyMadeCandles.com
SIDNEY
Molds for making candles can be purchased easily on several web sites or in specialty craft stores. There are many types of candle making molds in hundreds of designs available.
One piece seamless molds are convenient. They are usually aluminum and have a hole in them to hold the wick in place while the wax is cooling and curing. These may be air cooled at room temperature, put in a refrigerator for faster cooling or in a cool water bath. The idea of the one piece candle making molds is that you don’t need to trim a seam when the candle is removed.
Tea light candle molds are made of a durable but flexible polyurethane material. They usually hold 12-16 candle making molds and look similar to a popsicle mold.
Designer polycarbonate candle making molds have a pin on the top to hold the wick in place, and come in a large array of shapes and sizes to choose from. The ability to create many odd and fascinating shapes make these types of molds very attractive. The pyramid is probably the best known of this mold.
Grubby molds are very unique. This type of candle making mold appears as if the wax has dripped down the sides leaving a very uneven finish to the candle. Beeswax molds are similar to grubby molds as the texture in rough and appears to be a bee honeycomb.
Animal candle molds are usually made out of polyurethane and have a slit on the side due to the uneven shapes and sizes. There are many molds available in this style for every occasion. Baby showers, florals, weddings, food, fruit and vegetables along with every holiday have molds of these types to create your own candles.
Anyone can make their own candle making molds out of practically anything. You can use a vegetable or soup can by piercing a small hole in the bottom in which to insert the wick and pouring the wax in. When it is cool, just open the bottom with a can opener and push the candle out. Glass vases make gorgeous molds, but remember that in order to remove the candle easily the top of the vase needs to be larger than the bottom. Paper milk cartons can be cut and formed to any shape you wish and either stapled together or hot glued. If they are stapled, you just remove the staples to get the candle out or if hot glued together, you can just tear the paper away from the finished candle. Well that’s just a few of the tips and tricks on candle molds. Have fun and enjoy.
By: Lee Martin Resource: http://www.EasyMadeCandles.com
SIDNEY
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