Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentGranulated Wax Candles One of the best candle projects to make with kids in your family or youth group is wax art crystal candles. Wax art crystals, or granulated wax, is a wax that has been formed into tiny beads slightly larger than sand. The product is available in a myriad of colors and even several scents. What makes… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentCookie Cutter Candles Instructions Step 1: Cut 12 of the wax shapes with cutters. (Hint: Gently warming the sheets makes it easier to press the cutter through the wax.) Step 2: Stack six shapes together, gently warming each one. Pat each shape down using the palm of your hand to ensure shapes stick together. Step 3: Place… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentBath-Time Scented Frog Candle Material Needed (for one candle) Beeswax craft sheets 1 Honeycomb Hunter Green Scraps of honeycomb sunflower and honeycomb burnt orange Candle Bowl 340g scented candle beads 3 pre-wicked votive tabs Pair of googly eyes Black fabric paint Project Sheet Step 1: Using an exacto knife, cut 3 pieces of Template A (Frog Head) from… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentHow to Make Ice Candles As you know, candle making has been around for thousands of years, but some of the most fun candles were developed between 1965 and 1973. From our research, today’s project seems to have been within this time frame, although one of our readers might have an earlier reference.The ice candle project is very easy to… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentHow to Make a Snowball Candle Materials 3-1/4″ Diameter Polycarbonate Ball Mold 5″ (12.5 cm) – 2/0 wick Concentrated scent squares – peppermint General purpose wax Step 1: Place wick in ball mold. Melt wax and add peppermint scent to wax as desired. Pour your candle. Allow candle to cool and then re-fill depression in the center of the candle. Cool… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentHow to Make Rose Candles With spring upon us, the flower candles and scents will soon be what every one is asking for. The Rose Floater is a nice addition to any outside party or inside party filling your bath tub.This candle can be made very easily using the M-22 Rose Floater (this is a very popular mold right now so give… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentHow to Make Streak Candles One of the easiest novelty candles to make is the streak candle. What makes this project so easy is that you do not have to change anything you are doing when pouring your candles. To start this project, first select any pillar type mold. Melt your wax 10-15° F higher than your usual pouring temperature.… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentPerk Up Your Pillar Candles! This week, we’re pointing out the potential in pillar candles!Pillar candles are one of the most basic candles to create, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. When you think out of the box and try some new techniques, they can add a touch of elegance to your home decor! Not sure… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentWhipped Wax: Icing On Top of the Cake You may be familiar with the technique of whipping wax. We’ve shared it with you before in our “How to Make a Snowball Candle” post. If you’re not familiar, the whipped wax technique is a great way to liven up any simple candle.We’ve seen people use this technique for a wide variety of candle projects,… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentHow to Choose Container Candle Wax Which Wax is the Best for My Container Candle? Containers are generally the most popular type of candles and allow the largest selection of waxes. There are 5 distinct differences about container waxes: Low Shrink These waxes are generally a paraffin base with a high percentage of petrolatum to reduce the shrinkage. Pros In most… Read more