Candle making is a fun and exciting hobby. There is a lot to be gained from it. Aside from being fun, it can also be a source of income for many people.
Candles have been a part of every home since time immemorial. They have been used for a variety of purposes and in a variety of events and occasions. They are used as lighting and for spreading scent. They are also used as decoration or as instruments for setting a particular mood. In Biblical terms, candles are used to symbolize hope.
Indeed, candles have many uses. They can be made as personal gifts to special people or as keepsakes during special events. They can come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, shapes and designs. The beauty of candles attract many people and it is no wonder why many people have made candle making their hobby. Making homemade candles is easy. They can be made under any type of weather. The only important thing is that all required materials must be present and prepared for the activity.
Materials for Homemade Candles
Minimal materials are needed for making homemade candles. All that is needed is a candle mold, wick, and wax. Candle making molds come in various shapes, sizes and designs. The type of mold you will choose will depend on the type of design you want for your candles. The wax, too, can come in several variety. There is the paraffin wax, beeswax, soy wax, and tallow wax to name a few. The paraffin wax is the most widely used type of wax but you can always decide which type of wax you want your candles to be made of. The different materials needed for candle making can be secured from any candle stores both offline and online.
Easy Steps in Candle Making
The first thing that should be done in candle making is to prepare the moulds. Remember that each type of mold may have different characteristics and may result to different types of finished product. For beginners, it may be easier to use a plastic candle mold or a rubber mold. However, for professional looking candles, metal candle molds are best to be used.
The finished candles made from metal candles usually have a smooth surface and do not have the strong odor that is present in candles made from rubber molds.The second step to making homemade candles is to melt the wax. Place the wax on any container such as a coffee can or a tin can and have it heated. Stir occasionally as needed and remove any impurities such as charred wick ends if old candles are used.
If a colored candle is desired, crayons can be added into the melting wax.Once the wax has been thoroughly melted, let it cool for a few minutes and then pour it into the candle mold. Insert the wick and leave the wax to harden. A portion of the wick should protrude from the wax.The candle can be removed from the candle mold once it has hardened. Depending on the type of candle making mold used, a releasing agent may or may not be used to facilitate faster and easier removal of the candle from the mold.
(Originally posted at my Suite 101 account, How to Make Candles: Easy Steps to Making Homemade Candles)
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