Shopping for a Container Candle Making Kit
The process of candle making is really not difficult at all, as long as you follow a few steps and have the necessary supplies. You can either purchase all of the supplies separately or you can buy yourself a container candle making kit. This container candle making kit will include everything you need to make and store your own candles.
This includes a kettle, thermometer, digital scales, wax, wicks, and dyes and fragrances if you want to change the color or smell of your candles.
Before you purchase a container candle making kit you will want to be more informed on what container candles actually are. Essentially they are non-flammable containers that are filled with wax and a wick. There are a few advantages that these container candles have over others, for instance they are sort of like a candle and candle holder in one, in that they do not drip and so you do not have to worry about mess.
Making Container Candles
Once you have a container candle making kit and are ready to go, the first step is to prepare your molten wax mixture. Make sure to never boil the wax, but rather leave it on a cooler setting and allow it to heat slowly. This is important because you do not want the wax to burn, but instead just simmer until it has reached the desired temperature.
Once you have melted the wax you will need to get the mold from your container candle making kit and fill it with the wax. Leave this to cool, making sure that you do not poke or move the mold at all. After about 12 hours the wax should be set and keep in mind that slow cooling generally provides the best results when it comes to container candles so you should never attempt in any way to accelerate the cooling process.
These are not only a lot of fun to make but also can make as great gifts for your family and friends. There are literally hundreds of different dyes and fragrances to choose from so you can make whatever color and scent of candles you like. This means that you have a lot of variety and also that you can personalize different candles to suit different people. Candle making has always been a much loved pastime and is definitely one that everyone should try out at least once.
