Candle making today is not only a hobby and craft; it is also a means of earning. It is not a difficult craft to learn, all you have to do is gather the required materials.
MATERIAL:
Candles are made from good grade candle wax and braided wick. Other materials one required are moulds (standard metal or plastic moulds, ice-cream cups, drinking glasses, card board containers etc.), double boiler, gloves, a plastic tub, a good pair of scissors, dye colours, fragrance of your choice, a measuring cup or kettle with spout to melt and pour the hot wax, wooden spoon and news papers.
Candles are made from good grade candle wax and braided wick. Other materials one required are moulds (standard metal or plastic moulds, ice-cream cups, drinking glasses, card board containers etc.), double boiler, gloves, a plastic tub, a good pair of scissors, dye colours, fragrance of your choice, a measuring cup or kettle with spout to melt and pour the hot wax, wooden spoon and news papers.
METHOD:
Cover your work area with newspapers and wear gloves. Break the wax into small pieces, place in double boiler till it melts. Cut the wick a few inches longer than the mould’s height. Place one end at the bottom of the mould, pull it to the top and tie to a metal rod. Add colour to your hot wax, stir with wooden spoon until colour is even. Add fragrance just before pouring the wax into the mould; place the mould in a tub of cool water. Water level must be below the mould’s top. Allow it to cool completely (at least six hours or overnight). Trim the wick, remove from the mould. If candle doesn’t slide out easily pour hot water over the mould. Remember never pour left over wax in the sink it clogs the drain. So, what are you waiting for, let’s try out this inexpensive way of making candles.
Cover your work area with newspapers and wear gloves. Break the wax into small pieces, place in double boiler till it melts. Cut the wick a few inches longer than the mould’s height. Place one end at the bottom of the mould, pull it to the top and tie to a metal rod. Add colour to your hot wax, stir with wooden spoon until colour is even. Add fragrance just before pouring the wax into the mould; place the mould in a tub of cool water. Water level must be below the mould’s top. Allow it to cool completely (at least six hours or overnight). Trim the wick, remove from the mould. If candle doesn’t slide out easily pour hot water over the mould. Remember never pour left over wax in the sink it clogs the drain. So, what are you waiting for, let’s try out this inexpensive way of making candles.
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