Karen Lincoln asked:


Over the past few years, candle making has become extremely popular. The art of candle making is not only fun, it’s extremely interesting as well. You can involve your kids in this art, since its so much of fun. Candles are perfect as decorative pieces for home, they are also make great gifts to gift someone. In order to start off with your candle making, you need to have the right materials and supplies. These include candle molds, wicks, wax, and fragrance. The candle mold is the one of the most important things that you need, so you need to find the right type of candle mold.

While selecting the candle mold, try and opt for one which you can relate to. Its the candle mold that gives the candle its shape, so choosing the right type of mold is essential. Having zeroed in on the candle mold, next purchase some candle wax, wicks etc. If you want to make some beeswax candles, then you would need to purchase some beeswax. Beeswax is considered to be a superior material for making candles, however it can be quite pricey. Beeswax however has a lot of positive aspects to it. For starters, its a natural product and does not leave out those awful vapors that leave you sick and nauseous, they have a longer burning time, moreover you get a pleasant faint smell of honey. All these features, makes beeswax worth the high price.

Alternatively you can just use gel instead of wax, thus leaving out the wax. Gel candles are quite trendy today, and are extremely attractive to look at.
Where can you buy your supplies for candle making? Pretty much most of it is available at most Art & Craft stores. You can buy some colored wax if you want to make a candle of various candles. You can buy candle molds of various shapes and sizes. There are many available in the market, you can just pick the ones that catch your fancy. The seamless aluminum molds are quite in vogue these days, as they slip right out of the mold, without the need for polishing or trimming.

The wax that you’ll need, depends on the type of mold that you have. For example, pillar waxes due to their higher melting point, need to be used with pillars. Votive waxes are intended to be use with votive metal candle holders. Container waxes, are meant for pots or holders, as they shouldn’t be free standing pieces due to their low melting points. So its essential that you choose the right type of wax, which is intended for particular types of candle molds. You can also purchase a variety of different fragrances such as vanilla, fruity flavors, musk etc.

If your serious about your candle making, it makes sense to purchase candle making supplies, such as wicks, wax etc in bulk. This way you can avail of wholesale rates as well. Some retailers will also offer you huge discounts, of you buy larger quantities of supply. There are plenty of online stores where you can buy candle making supplies. These are convenient as your supplies are shipped right up to your doorstep. Online stores also give you various discounts.

If your just starting off and are not sure what type of supplies to go in for, you can go in for a candle making kit which has all the necessary supplies. Its ideal for beginners.



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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

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.



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