| | | | | melting the wax in a separate vessel over a pot of |
| Candle making instructions are really quite simple, which | | | | steaming water will allow the wax to melt evenly and |
| is what makes this ideal for someone who doesn’t | | | | gently. |
| want a complicated hobby. Candle making essentially | | | | Wick placement is crucial and it is often overlooked or |
| includes wax, wicks, molds and, if you choose, | | | | glossed over in candle making instructions. Wicks |
| fragrance and color. That’s all there is to it, in a | | | | should be centered within the candle, and many of the |
| nutshell. While candle making instructions are not | | | | widely available candle molds have a special indention |
| complicated, it does take a bit of practice to master, | | | | in the bottom to hold the wick tab, which is the small |
| as there is an artistic component to candle making that | | | | metal disk that is embedded at the bottom of the |
| can only be obtained through practice. | | | | candle and holds the wick. Wicks are available with |
| Candle making instructions are much like baking | | | | these already attached, or you can buy them |
| instructions in that there is a particular ratio of wax to | | | | separately. |
| dye to fragrance. Each type of wax will require a | | | | Centering the wick is then as simple as making sure |
| different ratio of dye and fragrance for that type of | | | | that the disk is sitting inside that indention and then |
| wax. Because of this, it’s important to keep a log | | | | comes straight up. One of the best ways to ensure |
| of the type of wax, dye and fragrance and the | | | | that the wick stays positioned correctly is to place a |
| amounts of each as well as notes about how the | | | | tongue depressor or popsicle stick over the top of the |
| candle turned out, how strong the scent is, etc. If you | | | | mold and rest the wick against it. This is one of those |
| deviate from the candle making instructions, your | | | | tips that candle making instructions just don’t tell |
| candle may not set well or may not burn well. | | | | you, but this simple trick can save you a lot of hassle |
| Another tip for beginning candle makers that candle | | | | later. |
| making instructions don’t always tell you, is that you | | | | Should you need to reposition a wick for some reason, |
| need to be very careful how you melt your wax. | | | | you can reheat the wax with a hair dryer on low heat, |
| Candle wax, whatever variety it is, is extremely | | | | re-position the wick and then use the blow dryer to |
| sensitive to heat and, much like chocolate, it needs to | | | | smooth out the wax. This takes a bit of finesse, but |
| be melted in a very gentle way to keep it from | | | | it’s not impossible. |
| breaking down and crystallizing. When you melt your | | | | Just by following these simple tips and candle making |
| wax you should use a double boiler type set up. While | | | | instructions, we’re sure you’ll find much success |
| it doesn’t have to specifically be a double boiler, | | | | and enjoyment in your candle making. |