Making candles is a great hobby or business endeavor. Once
you get the hang of it, the process is quite simple. For those who have the
basics down cold, consider experimenting with the art of making hand dipped
candles. While these lovely creations take more time, they are stunning. You
can use several colors on each candle giving it a unique color scheme.
There are basic tools you will need to make hand dipped
candles. Most of them you already use if you have experience in making candles.
You will need a large amount of paraffin wax, wick, and a double boiler to melt
it in. Other utensils include wooden spoons, bowls, and a good quality
thermometer. The colors available for hand dipped candles are too many to name.
These colors come in various forms including cakes, chips, powder, or liquid.
If you choose to add scents to your hand dipped candles you need to make sure
it is pure oil that does not have a water or alcohol base to it.
You will prepare your wax for hand dipped candles that same
as you do for regular candles. Let it continue to heat until it reaches a
temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it does, turn the heat down very
low to keep the wax in liquid form. Add the color to the wax, using a small
amount at a time until your reach the color you want. Add a small amount of
scent the mix at this time if you desire. Use scents moderately as you don’t
want to have too powerful of a smell. Using too much fragrance can also result
in the candle not burning properly.
Next, cut the wick for your candles, keeping it just a bit
longer than the candle length you want. If you are making sets of the candles,
it is important to cut the wicks exactly the same length. You will want to dip
the wicks into the candle wax making sure to coat it properly. This is how you
will “build” your candle. After the wicks cool, dip them again. Each time you
do, the candle will grow in size. If you want different areas of the candles to
be different colors, you will be able to do so by simply having more than one
color of wax ready to use. Once your candle is close to the desired thickness
you want, shave it with a soft blade, giving the top a pointed look. Dip your
candles a few more times to give them a smooth finish.
Creating hand dipped candles is a great hobby or business
venture. The process is time consuming, but the creations are beautiful.
Learning to make hand dipped candles can be tricky. This is not a good type of
candle for beginners to try to learn with. They will quickly become frustrated.
To practice without wasting supplies, melt down the wax from the candles you
are building and use it over and over again until you have the process
perfected.
To make particular designs on hand dipped candles, consider
purchasing a book. Most will offer you great color photos with step by step
directions for making each hand dipped candle. You will also be able to obtain
great color charts for obtaining the best color for your candles. The internet
is also a great place to get ideas for the colors of your hand dipped candles.
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