supplies i will need? is this worth my while or is it too much trouble to get in to? ALSO, SOY CANDLES VS WAX CANDLES. which is best for giving out the best scent and why do most ebay listings mostly post the soy candles? ANY FEEDBACK WOULD BE MOST HELPFUL.
2006-09-24 12:17:42 · 7 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
By the time you buy all the stuff to make candles, you could just buy the candles. I did this for a while, and it got to be too much trouble. It's messy and time consuming. Also, I had trouble getting the wick to burn right.
I can't advise on soy vs. wax. Sorry. I don't know the difference.
Any craft store should have the supplies you would need.
2006-09-24 12:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sabina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live anywhere near South Deerfield, Massachusetts, go to Yankee Candle's factory store's clearance room. Great candles, lower price if you don't mind Halloween or Christmas color candles in March.
To make candles without all the initial expenditure, try taking a candle making class at a craft school, store, youth or senior citizen center. Or ask around for anyone willing to lend you or rent you equipment. Yard sales and thrift stores, if checked regularly, might reveal some finds.
I've never made scented candles, but Crayola crayons are much cheaper to melt and use for making colors.
The process that needs the least equipment is dipping. However, dipped candles require the most time investment. DO NOT USE COOKING UTENSILS YOU PLAN TO USE AGAIN FOR FOOD PREPARATION! #10 and #5 cans on a hot plate with temperature control or used in a double-boiler method are a cheap way to go. Buy a good quality of wick. Plain string leaves much to be desired.
2006-09-24 13:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by EiliE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never made candles but I love burning them and I can tell you that soy candles are the best. Before I switched to soy candles, at my last house I had several sooty spots on the walls and ceilings from burning candles. Soy candles burn clean and don't leave soot. I think they smell better too.
2006-09-24 12:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by strawberryrhubarbpie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you start buying used candles from your local garage sales cheaply and haggle on prices.Separate the ones that have scent from the ones that don't,also colors.Use a double boiler to melt the wax slowly and pour into your vessels.The only thing i would suggest you buy new is the cotton string.Tie a washer or a small rock to one end insert it into the vessel pour wax.Try different mediums such as leaves,rocks,sand,coins,sticks on the outside of the candle.Use the hot wax to make them stick.
2006-09-24 12:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Damon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My step dad makes candles, he buys his stuff from craft stores and actual candle supply stores just check your local yellow pages you should be able to find some thing in there.
2006-09-24 15:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by blue_eyed_brat78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soy candles burn cleaner and don't have health hazardous carcinogens. Any craft store like ac moore or michael's will have your supplies. It's very simple and enjoyable, they make unique and always appreciated gifts but it doesn't save much money. by the time you purchase scented oils etc. you will have spent a pretty penny.
2006-09-24 12:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by bubbles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in california is a store called Michaels. They should have everything you need.
2006-09-24 12:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by GEE-GEE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋