Candle Making

One of the best advantages of using candles is that scent oils can be added to them so they can throw off pleasant odour. Nowadays, scented candles are very popular and are even more desirable that unscented ones because of the nice ambience they give the room. In making scented candles, two categories of scent oils are popular: essential oils and fragrance oils. The focus of this article is essential oils for candles. Essential oils for candles are made up if aroma compounds extracted from various (non-fatty) parts of a plant by distillation. They are so called because they contain...

These are also known as powdered dyes. Because of their powdery forms, they need to be allowed a little time to dissolve. They should be added to the wax at about 176 to 180°F. Dye flakes do not give the kind of consistency that liquid dyes afford. It is not as easy to get exact proportions in different candles especially when making them in small batches. This is why they are more suitable for large projects where they would be added to the wax at once and used to make several candles. They are also used to make candle chips...

Gel wax is getting popular by the moment even though it has not been in existence for long. In DIY projects, one of the goals is to make simple products using the least of materials and spending little. So it is too with candle making. This article explains how to make gel wax for candles. What is Gel Wax? Gel wax is not really a wax but is made from mineral oil gotten from paraffin oils and poly resins. It is the principal ingredient in making gel candles. It is also a relatively new type of wax. Because it is...

Tunneling is a common problem in candle making. We would look at, in this article, the causes of tunneling and how to prevent and fix candle tunneling. With candle tunneling, prevention is the best and if your candles have been having that problem, you are just about to know what to do to stop it. The wax and wick are the most essential element in candle making. Both work together to ensure a clean burn. The candle wax is the ‘fuel’ of the flame and as the wick burns down, the candle wax gradually depletes. Under normal circumstances, this depletion...

What is Paraffin Wax? Paraffin wax is the most popular kind of wax today. It is so popular that it is used in more than 90% of all candles. Most people do not even know that there are different types of wax. It so dominates the market and majority of candle making guides are based on its use. Paraffin wax is gotten from petroleum and has gone commercial since the 19th century. It has no odour, no taste and is white. Paraffin Wax Melting Point Also, there are types of paraffin wax, based on melt point. Low melt point paraffin...