"Candle Making 4 You" is a digital program that teaches customers how to make candles cheaply at home. This candle making system will guide you from the very basics to the most advanced and latest candle making techniques. This system also includes loads of info on how to make custom candle molds, candle fragrances, as well as starting a successful business selling candles.
How to Make Soy Candle Hints
Candle making is an extremely popular pastime in America and abroad. Recent statistics have shown that the industry, as a whole, is currently undergoing a significant growth phase. Overall sales of candles and candle-related supplies are well over 3 billion dollars per year right now. Who would have thought that our beloved hobby would ever spawn such a profitable industry?
While some companies are moving fast to capitalize on the growth of the industry many of us are content to continue doing what we love, which is simply making candles! With this article, I intend to give you the basics on how to make soy candle hints. It will, however, require some patience on your part. This is an extremely delicate process, and it will likely take a few tries before you perfect it. So here goes…
The first thing you will have to do is stock up on supplies. You will need both large and small pour pitchers, some wax paper, and a quality thermometer that can withstand high temperatures. Hint: we have had great success with a candy thermometer. You will also need a good quality soy wax.
Most supply stores offer it in block or flake form. In my experience, the flake form is best because it tends to melt down more consistently. You are also going to want to be sure that you have a supply of wicks, and some dependable glass containers to use as molds.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Friday, December 02, 2011
Learn How To Make Candles At Home
If your home is anything like mine, you're constantly picking crayons up off the floor. My little boy colors daily, often for hours at a time. He adores coloring. We're always buying more crayons because he either loses them or they've been worn down to nubbins and hard to color with. Well, here's a tip for you on what you can do with the worn out crayons rather than throwing them away. You can actually recycle the broken crayons and make them into candles. You can teach your children how they can create something new and useful from something old. You'll want to burn these darling homemade candles yourself and give them as gifts as well.
This craft project is a wonderful teaching moment with your children. Before you begin to make candles at home, talk to your kids about safety. They'll need to know that the crayons will have to be melted using a very high heat, and they cannot do that part of the candle making process. Tell them they will have other fun steps in making crayon candles.
Get your supplies together. You'll need about six broken crayons, an empty pint size milk carton, a pound of paraffin wax, two complete trays of ice, a double boiler and about six inches of white twine.
Step one is to cut off the top of the milk carton and leave about six inches of carton to work with. Melt the paraffin wax in the double boiler or coffee can. To help it melt faster, cut it into small chunks. Generally, you will need to wait around twenty minutes for everything to melt.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Metal Candle Molds
A candle is lovely in all its forms and shapes. For instance, when you light the wick of a taper candle and smell the scent emanating from within, you know that you have created something good from your crafts. However before a candle becomes lovely enough to take form and shape and before its wick can take flame, there are supplies in candle making that support its manufacture, and these are metal candle molds.
A candle mold gives your candle its characteristic form and shape. To start your venture in candle making using a metal candle mold, you should know which models are available. If you intend to use metal candle molds, then find out what shapes they come in and how to bring out the best form in your candle with each shape of mold.
Metal candle containers are manufactured in different shapes the most common of which are square, oval and cylindrical. Square molds may come as low simple squares or as tall, slim ones. More intricate square molds include the square votive, the square floater, the square taper and the square hurricane, some of which are seamless and more artistic in design. Round molds may be modified into an oval, and they may also have a flat top or a concave top. They can also be more detailed like the seamless round and hurricane or the fluted round and fluted spiral.
More than that, metal containers can be conical, scalloped, star-shaped or heart-shaped. They may also be triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or octagonal. Already you can see how much workmanship goes into the craft of making metal candle molds. As the forms become more angular and the shapes become more varied, you have more opportunities to be creative with your candle making. Imagine the many possibilities you have for molding candles.
A candle mold is also a container in which a wick can be placed. To place a wick in a metal mold, first locate if there is a pre-drilled hole at the center of its base. Thread the wick through the hole from the bottom up. Make sure that you leave a free end of approximately 5 centimeters of wick at both tips as an allowance. Keep the wick in a steady position by placing a wick holder on top. Pull and tighten the wick to secure it at the bottom, and pour enough mold sealer to coat the bottom of the wick to prevent paraffin from escaping. Once your metal candle mold is threaded and wicked, it is ready to be filled with candle wax. Do not pour paraffin that is higher than the specified temperature. Otherwise, the seals and welds of a metal candle mold may not withstand it.
Among all the candle molds that are commercially available, metal candle molds are the most expensive of all. There are many choices of good metal molds that are sold at hobby shops and craft stores, the most common type of which is the tin and aluminum type. There are many sizes and styles you can choose from online as well. If you do candle making for a business, it would be smart to buy wholesale to qualify for discounts. If you collect candle making supplies as a hobby, you might as well buy different designs which mix and match according to your tastes.
With their price and workmanship, metal candle molds do need the best care. Every time you finish using your metal candle mold, do not leave residue like wax inside the mold. Wash them with mild soap and water and always wipe them dry. Clean your metal candle molds with a mold cleaner as needed.
As another precaution, protect each metal candle mold from accidental falls and blows. Be careful never to drop them on the floor or bump them with each other or with other solid candle making supplies. These can cause damage to a smooth surface or to the structure of its curves and edges. Once it is dented, it will be quite difficult to taper and mold a candle to it. It will also be difficult to remove or unmold a candle from it.
When you buy metal candle molds, they come with a set of instructions on how to clean and care for them. As long as you maintain them properly, they are your long-lasting possessions and will serve you for a lifetime. You only have to keep them in shape.
Danielle Richardson has been devoted to the art of candle making for many years, and she is quite experienced at it herself. She has learned from many sources of the best candle making supplies to use and where to get them at the best quality and price. Her expertise extends beyond metal candle molds and candle kits, and she covers a wide range of hobbies and crafts which are discussed in many articles and materials that she can share with you on her website.
The Candle Making Secrets
A candle mold gives your candle its characteristic form and shape. To start your venture in candle making using a metal candle mold, you should know which models are available. If you intend to use metal candle molds, then find out what shapes they come in and how to bring out the best form in your candle with each shape of mold.
Metal candle containers are manufactured in different shapes the most common of which are square, oval and cylindrical. Square molds may come as low simple squares or as tall, slim ones. More intricate square molds include the square votive, the square floater, the square taper and the square hurricane, some of which are seamless and more artistic in design. Round molds may be modified into an oval, and they may also have a flat top or a concave top. They can also be more detailed like the seamless round and hurricane or the fluted round and fluted spiral.
More than that, metal containers can be conical, scalloped, star-shaped or heart-shaped. They may also be triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or octagonal. Already you can see how much workmanship goes into the craft of making metal candle molds. As the forms become more angular and the shapes become more varied, you have more opportunities to be creative with your candle making. Imagine the many possibilities you have for molding candles.
A candle mold is also a container in which a wick can be placed. To place a wick in a metal mold, first locate if there is a pre-drilled hole at the center of its base. Thread the wick through the hole from the bottom up. Make sure that you leave a free end of approximately 5 centimeters of wick at both tips as an allowance. Keep the wick in a steady position by placing a wick holder on top. Pull and tighten the wick to secure it at the bottom, and pour enough mold sealer to coat the bottom of the wick to prevent paraffin from escaping. Once your metal candle mold is threaded and wicked, it is ready to be filled with candle wax. Do not pour paraffin that is higher than the specified temperature. Otherwise, the seals and welds of a metal candle mold may not withstand it.
Among all the candle molds that are commercially available, metal candle molds are the most expensive of all. There are many choices of good metal molds that are sold at hobby shops and craft stores, the most common type of which is the tin and aluminum type. There are many sizes and styles you can choose from online as well. If you do candle making for a business, it would be smart to buy wholesale to qualify for discounts. If you collect candle making supplies as a hobby, you might as well buy different designs which mix and match according to your tastes.
With their price and workmanship, metal candle molds do need the best care. Every time you finish using your metal candle mold, do not leave residue like wax inside the mold. Wash them with mild soap and water and always wipe them dry. Clean your metal candle molds with a mold cleaner as needed.
As another precaution, protect each metal candle mold from accidental falls and blows. Be careful never to drop them on the floor or bump them with each other or with other solid candle making supplies. These can cause damage to a smooth surface or to the structure of its curves and edges. Once it is dented, it will be quite difficult to taper and mold a candle to it. It will also be difficult to remove or unmold a candle from it.
When you buy metal candle molds, they come with a set of instructions on how to clean and care for them. As long as you maintain them properly, they are your long-lasting possessions and will serve you for a lifetime. You only have to keep them in shape.
Danielle Richardson has been devoted to the art of candle making for many years, and she is quite experienced at it herself. She has learned from many sources of the best candle making supplies to use and where to get them at the best quality and price. Her expertise extends beyond metal candle molds and candle kits, and she covers a wide range of hobbies and crafts which are discussed in many articles and materials that she can share with you on her website.
The Candle Making Secrets
Beeswax Candles - The Hand Dipping Process
Anyone can make their own hand dipped beeswax candles. I have taught kids, teens, and adults this process for the last 15 years. I typically do this over a fire in they yard or where ever I am doing the demonstration. Here's what you need and need to know.
You will need the following: pure beeswax, clean water, candle wicking (square braid), and a pot dedicated for dipping beeswax candles.
Here's the process. Fill the pot a little less than 2/3 full of water. Next, put enough wax in the pot to give you one and a half to two inches of melted wax. I know this sounds very dangerous, but in fact beeswax has a much higher flash point than the boiling point of water. In addition, the beeswax will simply float on the water, making clean up very easy. Next, you need to cut the wicks to the desired length, just remember that they cannot be longer than your pot is tall.
Finally, start dipping your wicks, one by one, into the melted wax. You will need to let the candle cool in between dips, they will change color from a very light yellow to a dark golden color if you are using natural wax. Just keep dipping until they reach your desired size. Once the candles have cooled a little just trim the excess wax off the end with a sharp knife and the wick with a scissors.
There you are, now you have a great hand dipped beeswax candle.
Butch lives life to the full and has also started writing about his knowledge and experience. Feel free to see some of his material at UTV Accessories and Kitchenaid Meat Grinder.
You will need the following: pure beeswax, clean water, candle wicking (square braid), and a pot dedicated for dipping beeswax candles.
Here's the process. Fill the pot a little less than 2/3 full of water. Next, put enough wax in the pot to give you one and a half to two inches of melted wax. I know this sounds very dangerous, but in fact beeswax has a much higher flash point than the boiling point of water. In addition, the beeswax will simply float on the water, making clean up very easy. Next, you need to cut the wicks to the desired length, just remember that they cannot be longer than your pot is tall.
Finally, start dipping your wicks, one by one, into the melted wax. You will need to let the candle cool in between dips, they will change color from a very light yellow to a dark golden color if you are using natural wax. Just keep dipping until they reach your desired size. Once the candles have cooled a little just trim the excess wax off the end with a sharp knife and the wick with a scissors.
There you are, now you have a great hand dipped beeswax candle.
Butch lives life to the full and has also started writing about his knowledge and experience. Feel free to see some of his material at UTV Accessories and Kitchenaid Meat Grinder.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Selling Your Homemade Candles
As you continue to make homemade candles, trying different styles, techniques and types of wax you may find that even with the most concerted effort you can't give all of your candles away. Before you become the person that people shy away from like a gardener at the prime of tomato or zucchini season it's time to figure out another, and perhaps, more lucrative way to find new homes for your candles.
One of the best reasons that homemade candles do well as a home-based business is that they are unique, hand-crafted items. No one else can make a candle exactly the way you do. Your choice of wax, colors, fragrances, and type of candle will be unique to you - not to mention all the combinations that can be made based on your choices.
It's true that candle companies make a lot of options when it comes to candles but there will always be a portion of the population that would prefer to by one of a kind, handmade items so let's take advantage of this and put our homemade candles where we can all benefit!
You could even carry over the definition of uniqueness and become known for making a very specific type of candle. Perhaps you enjoy soy wax, or making aromatherapy candles, or perhaps beeswax candles for the holidays is your thing. By creating a niche in the market you can make a name for yourself and sell your candles to this exclusive market.
After you figure out what kind of candles you want to make - whether it will be a broad swath through the types of candles or a more specific choice - you'll need to decide where you want to sell your candles.
Most likely you'll want to try to sell your candles close to home first. There are several benefits to this. First of all, you can gauge the reaction of the public to your candles and get immediate feedback. Secondly, you don't have to worry about shipping or trips to the post office yet. Look for craft shows, art shows, local fairs and other places where you can set up a table and display your creations.
But once you begin to sell your candles beyond your home turf you will be talking about trips to the post office. Making the choice how to sell your candles online is up to you. Many people start out on eBay because they are somewhat familiar with it already. Seller fees might be annoying but otherwise there is no other overhead. And lots of people are already shopping on eBay so it's good place to start.
Another great place to start is Etsy. Etsy is an online community for handmade goods. Fees are similar to eBay but the community is different. Where eBay sells anything and everything, Etsy sells only handmade items which makes it a perfect place for you to set up store to sell your homemade candles.
And when you get the hang of selling your candles and learn which of your candles are really selling you may want to set up your own website and sell directly from there. It's not difficult these days to create your own site and set up a PayPal interface to make purchasing easier.
Each of these options offers benefits and may be useful you at different times in your road to entrepreneurship. Selling on eBay allows you to reach a large number of people but it doesn't really target the people you're looking to see to. And even though you'll get to pick a seller name you won't really be building a connection with the people to whom you're selling. Etsy allows you to build more of a relationship with your buyers because you are creating your own store within the Etsy environment. And the ultimate way to make sure you have control of the way to connect with your buyers is by building your own website to sell your candles from. You'll be able to pick your own domain name so that you can put your favorite name forward to the world.
Moving from candle making as a hobby into the world of entrepreneurship is an exciting opportunity and deciding the best way for you to sell your candles is an important first step. Remember, too, that your decisions aren't mutually exclusive. As your business increases you can always move to a new outlet for the public face of your candle sales.
Sara Patterson is a candle making enthusiast. For more great information on candle making, visit http://www.homecandlemakingtips.com/
One of the best reasons that homemade candles do well as a home-based business is that they are unique, hand-crafted items. No one else can make a candle exactly the way you do. Your choice of wax, colors, fragrances, and type of candle will be unique to you - not to mention all the combinations that can be made based on your choices.
It's true that candle companies make a lot of options when it comes to candles but there will always be a portion of the population that would prefer to by one of a kind, handmade items so let's take advantage of this and put our homemade candles where we can all benefit!
You could even carry over the definition of uniqueness and become known for making a very specific type of candle. Perhaps you enjoy soy wax, or making aromatherapy candles, or perhaps beeswax candles for the holidays is your thing. By creating a niche in the market you can make a name for yourself and sell your candles to this exclusive market.
After you figure out what kind of candles you want to make - whether it will be a broad swath through the types of candles or a more specific choice - you'll need to decide where you want to sell your candles.
Most likely you'll want to try to sell your candles close to home first. There are several benefits to this. First of all, you can gauge the reaction of the public to your candles and get immediate feedback. Secondly, you don't have to worry about shipping or trips to the post office yet. Look for craft shows, art shows, local fairs and other places where you can set up a table and display your creations.
But once you begin to sell your candles beyond your home turf you will be talking about trips to the post office. Making the choice how to sell your candles online is up to you. Many people start out on eBay because they are somewhat familiar with it already. Seller fees might be annoying but otherwise there is no other overhead. And lots of people are already shopping on eBay so it's good place to start.
Another great place to start is Etsy. Etsy is an online community for handmade goods. Fees are similar to eBay but the community is different. Where eBay sells anything and everything, Etsy sells only handmade items which makes it a perfect place for you to set up store to sell your homemade candles.
And when you get the hang of selling your candles and learn which of your candles are really selling you may want to set up your own website and sell directly from there. It's not difficult these days to create your own site and set up a PayPal interface to make purchasing easier.
Each of these options offers benefits and may be useful you at different times in your road to entrepreneurship. Selling on eBay allows you to reach a large number of people but it doesn't really target the people you're looking to see to. And even though you'll get to pick a seller name you won't really be building a connection with the people to whom you're selling. Etsy allows you to build more of a relationship with your buyers because you are creating your own store within the Etsy environment. And the ultimate way to make sure you have control of the way to connect with your buyers is by building your own website to sell your candles from. You'll be able to pick your own domain name so that you can put your favorite name forward to the world.
Moving from candle making as a hobby into the world of entrepreneurship is an exciting opportunity and deciding the best way for you to sell your candles is an important first step. Remember, too, that your decisions aren't mutually exclusive. As your business increases you can always move to a new outlet for the public face of your candle sales.
Sara Patterson is a candle making enthusiast. For more great information on candle making, visit http://www.homecandlemakingtips.com/
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