how can i make candles?

Answer 1

http://candles.genwax.com/candle_instructions/___0___candlemaking_instructions.htm

Answer 2

Choose your wax, mold and wick or check related eHows below to find out how to make your own.
Melt wax in a double boiler until it reaches pouring temperature. (See Related eHows.)
Tilt the mold and pour the wax smoothly down the sides. Fill mold to within a couple of inches from the top.
Gently tap the mold to release air bubbles in the wax.
Poke a skewer or chopstick down along the wick occasionally to release air bubbles forming there.
Watch for the candle to shrink as it cools. Top off the wax to the original level.
Put the cooled candle and mold in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or so.
Turn the mold upside down over a clean towel. The candle should slide out.
Hold it by the wick only and polish the candle with a nylon stocking, or spray it with candle spray or clear shoe polish spray.
Untie the wick and trim it to ½ inch above the top of the candle.
Even out the bottom of the candle by heating it on a warm skillet or hot plate and letting it melt until the base is level.
Tips & Warnings
The wick can be inserted after the wax is poured. It's a matter of personal preference. This is done by sinking the wick tab in the hot wax.
Two-Piece Molds
Steps
Lubricate both mold halves and fill almost to the top with melted wax.
Allow the wax to cool.
Fasten a wick tab to one end of the wick and press it into place on one half of the candle.
Pour a little more heated wax onto both halves and press them together.
Remove the mold and trim the wick.

Answer 3

Choose your wax, mold and wick or check related eHows below to find out how to make your own.
Melt wax in a double boiler until it reaches pouring temperature. (See Related eHows.)
Tilt the mold and pour the wax smoothly down the sides. Fill mold to within a couple of inches from the top.
Gently tap the mold to release air bubbles in the wax.
Poke a skewer or chopstick down along the wick occasionally to release air bubbles forming there.
Watch for the candle to shrink as it cools. Top off the wax to the original level.
Put the cooled candle and mold in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or so.
Turn the mold upside down over a clean towel. The candle should slide out.
Hold it by the wick only and polish the candle with a nylon stocking, or spray it with candle spray or clear shoe polish spray.
Untie the wick and trim it to ½ inch above the top of the candle.
Even out the bottom of the candle by heating it on a warm skillet or hot plate and letting it melt until the base is level.
Tips & Warnings
The wick can be inserted after the wax is poured. It's a matter of personal preference. This is done by sinking the wick tab in the hot wax.
Two-Piece Molds
Steps
Lubricate both mold halves and fill almost to the top with melted wax.
Allow the wax to cool.
Fasten a wick tab to one end of the wick and press it into place on one half of the candle.
Pour a little more heated wax onto both halves and press them together.
Remove the mold and trim the wick.

Answer 4

There are candlemaking kits...but you can make a molded candle by purchasing candle wicking at any craft store...then also purchase parafin...it is at the kraft store also or sometimes in a variety store that sells supplies for canning...since melted parafin is sometimes poured over canned jellies and such.

At any rate, melt the paraffin in a double boiler...which you can make one by putting water in a skillet and using a small pan to set into the water....put the parafin in the pan and let it melt slowly...stir it from time to time. When it is melted, it is clear and you can put old crayon pieces in and let them melt to color it what ever color you desire.

You take the wicking and using an old Pringles can or other similar can, you punch a small hole in the bottom of the empty can and pull a long piece of the candle wicking through the hole and put a knot on the outside of the can with a tiny bit of wax on it to completely seal the hole...then you take the wicking to the top of the Pringles can and you tie the wicking to a pencil that will reach across the pringles can. You can cut two notches in the pringles can to hold the pencil in place. This will center your candle wicking in the center of your finished candle.

Then you carefully...pour the melted colored wax into your pringles can and let it harden. When the candle is all solid again...I would leave it set up for a day or so...you can carefully peel the pringles can off of the finished candle and trim the wick. This makes a nice fat candle.

The other tapered kind are dipped over and over into wax to form layers...and they are messier to try to do yourself. There are many books at the library usually available on candle making....best wishes!

Answer 5

Obviously you are a beginner. And for you, to start with candle making, why not try gel candles. they are very easy to make.
All you require is, 1.Gel, 2.wick holder, 3.wick and 4. a glass of your choice. start with really small glasses. if you wish you can also buy gel colours and perfume for lovely aroma.
Procedure - melt the gel in aluminium vessel, add colour and perfume just few drops of each, and pour it in the ready glass with wick held firmly with the holder with a double sided tape. hold the wick from top for a while or balance it with some thing for the wick to remain straight. when set, cover it and keep, since gel attacts dust very fast. these candles last much longer than the wax one, and measurements etc required.GOOD LUCK.

Answer 6

# Lubricate the inside of the mold lightly with silicone spray or vegetable oil.
# Measure the length of the mold and cut the wick 2 to 3 inches longer than you will need when it's finished.
# Fasten one end of the wick to a wick tab and place the tab in the bottom center of the mold.
# Hold the wick tab in place with a spot of melted wax.
# Pull the other end of the wick up to the top and tie it loosely to a pencil or chopstick that spans the opening at the top of the mold.
# Be sure the wick is straight and centered. You are now ready to pour the wax.

Answer 7

with wax n string.....or buy one! it'll look better!

Answer 8

use wax!!!!dumbo!!!