Volume 1 - Issue 2 [October 2003]
Chore Tips
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Glass container with a lid (for the candle) <BR>
An appropriate sized pre-tabbed wick (the larger the jar, the larger the wick diameter needs to be in order to burn a puddle to the edges of the jar) <BR>
Essential oils or other fragrant oils (for scent). <BR><BR>
Candle Making – Step 1<BR>
Heat the wax in the pot to 160 degrees. For safety reasons, watch your temperature and make sure the wax does not get too hot. <BR><BR>
Candle Making – Step 2<BR>
When the wax reaches 160 degrees, mix the scented oils first and stir. ***Always keep an eye on the temperature. If the wax gets too hot, it can be a severe fire hazard*** <BR><BR>
Candle Making – Step 3<BR>
pour the candle ingredients into the jar leaving room at the top so the lid will fit and save a little wax for topping off. (The wax will sink in the middle after the first pour cools and a second pour is needed to level this off. This is called 'topping off'). <BR><BR>
Candle Making – Step 4<BR>
Straighten the wick and lower the metal disk base into the melted wax and try to place the disk as close to the center of the candle as possible. The wick should stand straight up on its own. (Don’t worry about the wick being perfectly centered, just try to get the base centered) <BR>
Tip: If you want to simplify centering the wick, try adhering the the base of the wick with a glue dot. They work like double-sided tape and are not affected by heat. <BR><BR>
Candle Making – Step 5 <BR>
Let the candle cool to where there is a semi-hardened crust on top. Now take the wick and adjust it so that it is centered in the jar (the crust will hold the wick in place when you adjust it) <BR><BR>
Candle Making – Step 6<BR>
Let the candle completely cool at room temperature (could take as much as 6 hours). When cooled, you will notice that the wax will have sunken some in the middle. Reheat the remaining wax in your pot to about 185 degrees and pour just enough to flow to the edges of the glass. <BR><BR>
And Finally! – Step 7<BR>
Let cool and trim wick to about a quarter inch and your very own custom candle is ready for you to enjoy! <BR><BR>
If you would like to be creative, try making candles with different containers. You can use porcelain, brass cans, or anything that will withstand the intense heat from the flame. If you are unsure about the safety of the container, just play it safe and don't use it. <BR><BR><BR>
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