It’s so easy, really fun and I find it very relaxing!
I started making candles recently and I love it. You all know I’m a thrifter and I collect vessels while thrifting, at estates and yard sales. I choose to make candles that have no scent. Nothing worse then a candle with a scent that gives you a headache. I burn multiple candles at a time at home and I don’t want scents fighting each other. Candles are ambience to me, a beautiful ambience.
I use 100% natural soy wax beads that comes in a 25lb package. I love this wax, it melts nicely and quickly.
I buy my wax here.
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I’ve used vessels made of glass, metal, ceramic and even silver plated gravy boats. Never use wood, for obvious reasons.
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If the opening of the vessel is more than 3.5″ you’ll want to use two wicks instead of just one.
I buy my wicks here.
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They say to measure your wax beads in the vessel prior to melting them. I don’t do that because when they melt it’s less material and it won’t fill the vessel. So, I just fill the pot with wax beads and fill as many vessels as possible.
This is the double boiler I use.
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If the first run doesn’t fill a vessel, I melt more wax and add to it. I would try to do this with a vessel that is not clear glass, but I’ve even done that and there weren’t any lines showing the second pour.
I sell the candles I’ve made on my website. You’ll find them here.
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I hope you have fun making and giving candles. It’s a new favorite for me!
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