Powerful Secrets Revealed On How To Make Gel Candles

Are you one of the many people that enjoy theyou prefer.  To get an even melt quicker divide the
soothing effects that a candle brings to a room? gel into small pieces prior to putting it into the heating
Then you will probably love gel candles.  Candles aredevice.
normally made out of waxes that include paraffin,3.  Use your good thermometer to monitor the gel
beeswax, palm, soy and others that are opaque.  Geltemperature and do not let it exceed 200 degrees. 
candles are made with a mixture of 95% mineral oilHigher temperatures will cause the gel to become less
and 5% polymer resin and bring transparency to anclear and this ruins one of the most appealing features
already delightful addition to any room.  They can beof gel candles.
scented, colored and embedded with small objects4.  Hold the temperature at 200 degrees until all the
and believe it or not, you can make your ownwax melts and it gains a consistency similar to cane
personalized gel candles.  syrup.
Everything you need to make your own gel candles is5.  Very sparingly add color.  Liquid colors are
available locally from craft shops or from online candlerecommended and they should be added a drop at
making suppliers.  It is important to specify gel candlesthe time with a tooth pick.  Keep adding the dye until
when selecting supplies and equipment because thethe desired shade appears and remember that a little
process is different from wax based candles.color goes a long way with gel candles.
Here are the materials needed to make gel candles:6.  Add the scenting agent as recommended by the
1.  Gel ( Penreco's Versagel™ is a very popularsupplier.
brand).7.  To aid in the reduction of bubbles it is a good idea
2.  Zinc wicks (cotton wicks are not suitable for gelto heat the container to 150 degrees just prior to
candles).putting the hot gel into the container.
3.  Scenting agents (this is optional, is a great source)8.  Now is the time for embeds if you are going to
4.  Coloring (liquids are the best).enhance your gel candles with such items as marbles,
5.  Embeds (interesting non-flammable objects topearls, polished stones, sea shells, glitter, sand or
suspend in the candle).crystals.  The idea is to place them near the edge of
And here is the necessary equipment:the container so they can be seen easier.  This is
!.  Gel wax heater (can be a stainless steel pot of aaccomplished by dipping them first in the hot gel with
specifically designed electricmetal tongs and them sticking them to the sides of the
 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  wax heater).container.  Things such as glitter or sand could be
2.  Stainless steel stirrer.mixed directly into the hot gel.
3.  Metal tongs to insert embeds.9.  Next is the excitement of loading the container
4.  Containers (preferably clear glass).with the hot gel (be careful, the gel is hot and
After the supplies and equipment are assembled youflammable).  Add the hot gel slowly down the side of
are ready to make your own gel candles utilizing thethe container to eliminate bubbles.  If you are new to
following easy steps:this you may not be able to avoid bubbles forming but
1.  Like installing the electrical wiring in a new housethat will go away with practice.
before the drywall goes in the wick must be attached10.  When the requisite amount of gel is added to the
to the bottom of the container first.  Hot gluing is acontainer pull up the wick and secure it in the center of
good way to secure the wick in the proper position atthe hot mix by rolling it up on a pencil.  After the
the center of the bottom of the container.candle cools at its own pace (no artificial cooling) the
2.  Melt the gel in your fancy electric gel wax heaterexcess wick can be trimmed and the beautiful gel
or a stainless steel pot over medium heat, whichevercandle can be enjoyed by all.