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Making Candle Wick Information
Making Candle Wick TipsInsert the wick from the bottom of the mold. After you have melted the wax, dip the wick in it. You will want the wick to be several inches longer than the top of your mold. These make great gifts too, and if you are thinking of making your own candles, you may want to go with these first. They say that soy is just as good as beeswax candles, but I couldn’t say for sure. Most will tell you that they are well worth the price. I have never bought soy, though I may try them out one day. You may find that you never bother with paraffin at all. They come in many colors and many scents. It is more expensive to make both soy and beeswax candles, and that means they are going to cost more when you buy them. You will have a longer, cleaner burning candle, and you will be very happy with them for a long time to come. Making Candle Wick AdviceWhile it won’t be a physical defect, the melting wax will go into these bubbles when you have the candle lit resulting in the wick going out. Candles should be allowed to cool in an area where they won’t be moved until completely cool. Forcing the candle to cool will also result in bubbles forming in the top and middle of the candle. If you plan to use molds for your candles, have them set up in the cooling area while the wax is melting. The wax needs to cool for several hours so this area needs to be able to withstand high temperatures as well as remain undisturbed for long periods of time. The area should not be directly in the path of sunlight or heating/cooling systems. To prevent a mess from spills, use an old cookie sheet for the molds to rest on. Once it is done melting, you will need to pour it immediately into the molds. If it is, the candles will not set properly. The cooling station needs to be a flat area such as a countertop or table. Making Candle Wick Facts
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