How To Make Multi-Colored Candles?

Answer 1

Multi-colored candles can be used as decoration in any setting. However, finding candles in the correct color scheme to match a setting can be difficult, if not impossible. An easy solution to this is to make custom, homemade candles. Making candles is not difficult, and doing so will ensure proper color coordination in any setting.

1. Gather the following materials:

•%09Primed Wicks

•%09Wax

•%09Stearin

•%09Candle Mould

•%09Scissors

•%09Thermometer

•%09Double Boiler

•%09Bowl of Cool Water

•%09Chopstick or Pencil

•%09Colored Dye Discs

2. Add Wick to Mould

Put the primed wick through one end of the mould until it is one inch past the end of the mould. Seal the mould with the mould seal and set the mould so it is standing on end with the mould seal on the bottom and an opening at the top where wax can be poured in. Lay the chopstick or pencil along the top of the mould and tie the wick around it to make the wick taut, keeping the wick centered.

3. Start the Candle

Divide the wax beads and stearin into three equal parts. Put one batch of stearin in the double boiler and add the appropriate amount of one color of dye. Let the stearin and dye dissolve, then add one batch of wax to the double boiler. When the wax reaches pouring temperature (indicated in manufacturer instructions of the mould used), carefully pour it into the mould so it does not touch the sides. Let the wax cool until it is warm to the touch and a thin film appears on the top of the wax. Repeat the process with the two remaining batches/colors.

4. Cool the Candle

Place the mould in a bowl of cool water, weighing the candle down with something so it does not float. When the candle has cooled, remove it from the water.

5. The Finished Product

Remove the mould seal and the pencil or chopstick. Trim the wick of the candle and remove the candle from the mould. A beautiful, custom multi-colored candle is now complete!

Answer 2

Multi-colored candles can be used as decoration in any setting. However, finding candles in the correct color scheme to match a setting can be difficult, if not impossible. An easy solution to this is to make custom, homemade candles. Making candles is not difficult, and doing so will ensure proper color coordination in any setting.

1. Gather the following materials:

Primed Wicks

Wax

Stearin

Candle Mould

Scissors

Thermometer

Double Boiler

Bowl of Cool Water

Chopstick or Pencil

Colored Dye Discs

2. Add Wick to Mould

Put the primed wick through one end of the mould until it is one inch past the end of the mould. Seal the mould with the mould seal and set the mould so it is standing on end with the mould seal on the bottom and an opening at the top where wax can be poured in. Lay the chopstick or pencil along the top of the mould and tie the wick around it to make the wick taut, keeping the wick centered.

3. Start the Candle

Divide the wax beads and stearin into three equal parts. Put one batch of stearin in the double boiler and add the appropriate amount of one color of dye. Let the stearin and dye dissolve, then add one batch of wax to the double boiler. When the wax reaches pouring temperature (indicated in manufacturer instructions of the mould used), carefully pour it into the mould so it does not touch the sides. Let the wax cool until it is warm to the touch and a thin film appears on the top of the wax. Repeat the process with the two remaining batches/colors.

4. Cool the Candle

Place the mould in a bowl of cool water, weighing the candle down with something so it does not float. When the candle has cooled, remove it from the water.

5. The Finished Product

Remove the mould seal and the pencil or chopstick. Trim the wick of the candle and remove the candle from the mould. A beautiful, custom multi-colored candle is now complete!