Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 1 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 — 2 CommentsHow 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
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentGet Creative with Candle Containers! We scoured the Internet to find some new and inspiring candle container ideas for you to try! Whether you’re looking for a dazzling centerpiece or a gift for a dear friend, these DIY ideas take candles to a whole new level. Teacup Candles This blog shows us how to upcycle vintage teacups into cute candles.… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentLace Candleholder Once you’ve made your favorite scented candle or votive, don’t stop there! Try your hand at making your own candleholders too! This idea from Spirello blog is an easy and elegant one to start with! The lace candleholder makes a great table centerpiece, especially for weddings or more formal events. What You Need: A Candle. Votives work… Read more
Posted on March 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 1 CommentHolidays are for Luminaries It’s just about that time again. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be soon upon us, so start getting in the spirit of the holidays with new candle projects! Our favorite holiday candle décor has to be the luminary, specifically the tin can luminary. It’s such an easy DIY project and you probably have all the supplies… Read more
Posted on March 26, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 11 CommentsCandle Making Test Sheet There are a variety of candle making supplies and techniques available to you to create the perfect (or not-so-perfect) candle. Remember every detail of what you used to make each and every candle with our candle making test sheet. Our test sheet includes fields for every aspect of candle making, including, but not limited to:… Read more
Posted on March 26, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentTri-Color Candle Jars Need a good gift for the holidays? What about a home-made candle? Tri-color candle jars are easy to make and beautiful too!Materials Needed: 2lb of palm 1 wax Pouring pitcher Thermometer Burgundy liquid dye Apothecary jar RRD-50 wick Wooden Popsicle sticks Step 1Add 1 lb of the Palm 1 wax into the pouring pitcher.Step 2… Read more
Posted on March 26, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentMaking Swirl Candles A unique candle project sure to hypnotize buyers!Ingredients Polycarb Pyramid Mold 6″ (15 cm) – 2/0 Wick General Purpose Wax Gel Wax Liquid Gel Dye – Red Mold Release Mold Sealer Instructions STEP 1 In separate pots melt the General Purpose Wax and the Gel Wax. STEP 2 Prepare mold by securing wick, applying Mold… Read more
Posted on March 26, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 2 CommentsHow to Make Mottled Candle One of the looks most often associated with heavily fragranced candles is the mottled look. This look can be easily accomplished with containers, pillars and votives. It requires starting with the right wax. Not all waxes will mottle, so using the right wax is essential.The first step is to decide what type of candle you… Read more
Posted on March 26, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 5 CommentsHow to Make Layered Candles A layered container allows you to offer 3 fragrances for the price of 1 to your customers. The user gets to have 3 different fragrances during the life of the candle. This candle can also be great when doing fund raisers for High Schools, Sports clubs and other organizations that have distinguishable colors. Materials Glass… Read more