I would like to know how to get started making homemade candles but not sure how,i know i could research it but i thought i could give one of you lucky people the honor of finding me some good info on the whole process,i'm not one of those people who criticize users for putting in links to follow or using wikipedia..lol..anyway any information you have would be very much appreciated,Thank You!
2007-04-23 08:35:46 · 8 answers · asked by CRYSTAL S 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
check out this link at about.com
http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htm?TopNode=%2F&terms=candle+making
it has many links to candle making 101 and a wealth of info.
Have fun
2007-04-23 11:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by MontanaGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a great group here on yahoo that I am a member of called candle making survival. There is a lot more to candle making than just pouring wax into a container despite what these other posts here say LOL. Take a look at the group here if your interested join the mailing list. I have been making candles for over 7 years and joined this group with in the last year and have learned more from these wonderful people than I have in the last 7 taking classes and reading books on the subject. Here is there link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/candlemakingsurvival/
2007-04-23 14:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by mercedesginn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-28 18:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by griglik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at justscent.com. I have made homemade scented candles for a long time and have enjoyed making them super strong scented for my own use. My advice is to use the single pour wax as a beginner. It's pretty easy and your whole house will smell great when you make a batch!
2007-04-23 08:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by Snowflake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase the wax & molds at Michael's. When you melt the wax be sure to use a double boiler so the wax doesn't burn. (One pan w/ water on the stove, the next pan with the wax & place inside the first pan).
The molds come with directions also.
2007-04-24 06:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Deb S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melt wax, add sent and color, put wick in mold, pour wax in mold, allow to cool, remove from mold, light.
A good crafts store will have everything you need and be able to answer all of your questions.
2007-04-23 08:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by John S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
melt candles in pan on stove, dig hole in sand, lay pencil across opening, attach string 2 hang down, pour wax in hole, let set, take off pencil, light candle, enjoy!
2007-04-23 10:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by Wildchild 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This site will help you.
http://www.candletech.com/basicinstructions.htm
2007-04-23 13:33:29 · answer #8 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋