Soy Candle Making Supplies
Soy candles are fast becoming the choice for candle making enthusiasts who do not like the idea of working with petroleum-based candle wax.
Why use soy wax?
Paraffin wax seems to be the obvious choice for making candles, so why should we shift to soy wax?
There are several benefits of using soy wax to paraffin or other types of synthetic wax. (more…)
Shopping for Candle Making Kits
Many candle makers who are starting out favor getting candle making kits over buying the individual supplies needed for basic candle making projects.
Kits are fine if you are already aware of what truly makes a good candle. And that requires knowledge of candle making equipment and supplies. You have to learn about the basic use of the items supplied in the kits before you can choose the best type to get for your projects. (more…)
How to Make Candles Using Candle Making Jars
In the world of candle making, two types of candles stand out in terms of popularity: pillar candles and jar candles.
Pillar candles are the simpler kind to make.
Jar candles offer candle makers a wider space to express his or her creativity in crafting the art of candle making. Making jar candles is a perfect first project if you have never made your own candles before. The process is fairly easy and this type of candles does not demand much skill or technical expertise. (more…)
Adding Scents to Your Candles
The light coming from burning, beautifully done candles can give an ordinary room a warm, romantic ambience. Pair that with subtle, elegant fragrance coming through scented candles…
The good news is that scented candles still gives out their fragrance even when they are not lit, making them wonderful, hand-crafted gifts (what can be more personal than that?). (more…)
Making Gel Candles
An alternative in candle making that is growing in popularity is gel wax. Finished gel candles function and burn just like regular wax candles, although the process of making them differs from that of working with regular wax.
Just a little background on gel wax – they are made of oil, just like regular wax is. The difference is that gel wax is made up of 95% mineral oil, and the remaining 5% polymer resin. Resin is powder-based material, but when combined with mineral oil it slightly solidifies into a gel form. (more…)
