Note: Always follow the instructions and safety precautions on the packaging of the wax, dye, and fragrance you’re using.
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from flammable objects, pets, and children.
Candle making
Materials:
- Candle wax beeswax, soy wax
- Candle wick
- Candle dye or fragrance
- Double boiler or a heat-safe container and a pot of water
- Thermometer
- Stirring utensil spoon, popsicle stick
- Container for the candle jar, tin.
Instructions:
Melt the wax: If using a double boiler, fill the bottom pot with water and place it on medium heat. Place the wax in the top pot and stir occasionally until it melts. If using a heat-safe container, fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and place the container with the wax in the pot. Stir occasionally until the wax melts.
Add color and/or fragrance: If desired, add candle dye or fragrance to the melted wax and stir well.
Prepare the container: Attach the wick to the center of the container with a wick sticker or hot glue. Make sure it stays in place.
Pour the wax: Let the wax cool to the appropriate pouring temperature (check the packaging for your wax). Pour the wax into the container slowly and steadily, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top.
Cool and trim the wick: Let the candle cool and solidify for several hours or overnight. Trim the wick to about 1/4 inch.
Burn and enjoy: Light the candle and enjoy its warm glow and scent.
Burning instructions, safety tips and troubleshooting.
Burning Instructions:
Keep the candle within sight while burning.
Keep the candle away from flammable objects, including curtains, furniture and bedding.
Keep the candle away from children and pets.
Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.
Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch and centered in the candle.
Do not burn the candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
Burn the candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
Use caution when handling the candle or container while it is hot.
Keep the candle away from flammable objects, including curtains, furniture and bedding.
Keep the candle away from children and pets.
Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.
Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch and centered in the candle.
Do not burn the candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
Burn the candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
Use caution when handling the candle or container while it is hot.
Safety Tips:
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Do not burn a candle near anything that can catch fire.
Do not move a burning candle.
Do not burn a candle on or near anything that can be damaged by heat.
Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
Use a snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to avoid hot wax splatters.
Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
Do not burn a candle near anything that can catch fire.
Do not move a burning candle.
Do not burn a candle on or near anything that can be damaged by heat.
Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
Use a snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to avoid hot wax splatters.
Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
Troubleshooting:
Candle not burning properly: If the wick is too long, trim it to 1/4 inch before relighting.
Wax tunnelling: If the candle is not burning all the way to the edges, try burning it for a longer period of time on the first burn.
Sooty smoke: If the candle is producing soot, the wick may be too long. Extinguish the candle and trim the wick before relighting.
Uneven burning: If the candle is burning unevenly, this may be caused by a draft. Move the candle to a different location to see if that resolves the issue.
Flame too large or too small: If the flame is too large or too small, this may be caused by the wick being too long or too short. Extinguish the candle and trim the wick to 1/4 inch before relighting.
Blowing out a candle and then immediately covering the flame with a lid can cause the wax to heat up quickly and create a vacuum that can cause the hot wax to be forced out of the container. To prevent this, it is best to let the candle cool for a few seconds before placing the lid on it. This allows the wax to solidify and the pressure to equalize, reducing the risk of the hot wax being forced out of the container.