How to Have Fun Making Gel Candles?

Answer 1

Gel candles can be simple, fairly inexpensive and a lot of fun to make.

Supplies:

1) Wax melting pots run around $20 at most crafts stores. One may also use an old crock pot. Gel wax represents some fire hazard so, if using an old crock pot for this purpose, one should have on hand a fire extinguisher or a bucket of sand.

2) A heavy duty thick glass or ceramic mug for pouring the gel wax.

3) Glass containers for the candles may be purchased at crafts stores, but many candle artists purchase individual glass containers at yard sales to make highly individual candles. The containers should be thick enough to withstand the hot wax without shattering. If you’re not sure it will, wear safety goggles while pouring.

4) Find a candle thermometer to insure the wax does not get close to the flash point, where it may catch fire, 440%C2%BA F. For safety’s sake, always melt the wax slowly.

5) Zinc-cored wicks are best for gel candles in that they are safer in burning and hold their shape while wax sets.

6) For safety reasons, ONLY use fragrances and liquid dyes that are made for gel candles.

7) Your embeds can be anything small and non-flammable. Seashells hot-waxed to the container bottom (before pour) makes a lovely blue-gel candle.

8) Use a spoon or spatula for stirring. To remove bubbles, set the candle out in the sun or place it in a pan in a very low temperature oven.

9) Gel Wax is best purchased online for the best price. To make a stronger-scented or a longer-burning candle, opt for a higher density wax.

10) It’s recommended to have on hand a bucket of sand or fire extinguisher and safety goggles.

Melt gel for candles to 225 degrees. Following package directions, add fragrance and color. Pour candles at around 185 degrees. Carefully add embeds while wax is still soft, using a toothpick or other item to manipulate into place, and add wicks to about 2/3s of the way down your candle.

Let the candles set for several hours and be prepared to show them off!

Answer 2

Gel candles can be simple, fairly inexpensive and a lot of fun to make.

Supplies:

1) Wax melting pots run around $20 at most crafts stores. One may also use an old crock pot. Gel wax represents some fire hazard so, if using an old crock pot for this purpose, one should have on hand a fire extinguisher or a bucket of sand.

2) A heavy duty thick glass or ceramic mug for pouring the gel wax.

3) Glass containers for the candles may be purchased at crafts stores, but many candle artists purchase individual glass containers at yard sales to make highly individual candles. The containers should be thick enough to withstand the hot wax without shattering. If you’re not sure it will, wear safety goggles while pouring.

4) Find a candle thermometer to insure the wax does not get close to the flash point, where it may catch fire, 440° F. For safety’s sake, always melt the wax slowly.

5) Zinc-cored wicks are best for gel candles in that they are safer in burning and hold their shape while wax sets.

6) For safety reasons, ONLY use fragrances and liquid dyes that are made for gel candles.

7) Your embeds can be anything small and non-flammable. Seashells hot-waxed to the container bottom (before pour) makes a lovely blue-gel candle.

8) Use a spoon or spatula for stirring. To remove bubbles, set the candle out in the sun or place it in a pan in a very low temperature oven.

9) Gel Wax is best purchased online for the best price. To make a stronger-scented or a longer-burning candle, opt for a higher density wax.

10) It’s recommended to have on hand a bucket of sand or fire extinguisher and safety goggles.

Melt gel for candles to 225 degrees. Following package directions, add fragrance and color. Pour candles at around 185 degrees. Carefully add embeds while wax is still soft, using a toothpick or other item to manipulate into place, and add wicks to about 2/3s of the way down your candle.

Let the candles set for several hours and be prepared to show them off!

Answer 3

Gel candles can be simple, fairly inexpensive and a lot of fun to make.

Supplies:

1) Wax melting pots run around $20 at most crafts stores. One may also use an old crock pot. Gel wax represents some fire hazard so, if using an old crock pot for this purpose, one should have on hand a fire extinguisher or a bucket of sand.

2) A heavy duty thick glass or ceramic mug for pouring the gel wax.

3) Glass containers for the candles may be purchased at crafts stores, but many candle artists purchase individual glass containers at yard sales to make highly individual candles. The containers should be thick enough to withstand the hot wax without shattering. If you’re not sure it will, wear safety goggles while pouring.

4) Find a candle thermometer to insure the wax does not get close to the flash point, where it may catch fire, 440° F. For safety’s sake, always melt the wax slowly.

5) Zinc-cored wicks are best for gel candles in that they are safer in burning and hold their shape while wax sets.

6) For safety reasons, ONLY use fragrances and liquid dyes that are made for gel candles.

7) Your embeds can be anything small and non-flammable. Seashells hot-waxed to the container bottom (before pour) makes a lovely blue-gel candle.

8) Use a spoon or spatula for stirring. To remove bubbles, set the candle out in the sun or place it in a pan in a very low temperature oven.

9) Gel Wax is best purchased online for the best price. To make a stronger-scented or a longer-burning candle, opt for a higher density wax.

10) It’s recommended to have on hand a bucket of sand or fire extinguisher and safety goggles.

Melt gel for candles to 225 degrees. Following package directions, add fragrance and color. Pour candles at around 185 degrees. Carefully add embeds while wax is still soft, using a toothpick or other item to manipulate into place, and add wicks to about 2/3s of the way down your candle.

Let the candles set for several hours and be prepared to show them off!