Candle Making

How to Make a Candle Wick

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How to Make a Candle Wick

Do you know you can make your own candle wicks? Yes, you can. Homemade cotton candle wicks are becoming increasingly popular. These wicks are a good alternative to store-bought wicks and produce almost the same results. I’m going to be showing you how you can make cotton candle wicks yourself.  What You Will Need to Make a Candle Wick a cotton string (e.g. Butcher’s Twine) 2-4 tablespoonful of Borax (or Boric Acid), 1-2 tablespoonful of Salt, wax (paraffin wax, soy wax etc.), double Boiler, heat Source (a stove), a pair of scissors tongs or tweezers The process is not difficult at...

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Candle Making Supplies You Need to Make Candles

Posted by Julia Khantimirova on

Candle Making Supplies You Need to Make Candles
Basic Candle Making Supplies: candle wicks (cotton, hemp, wooden), candle wax (soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, gel wax, palm wax, coconut wax), candle dye, fragrance oils, candle wick stickers, candle wick centering device, thermometer, pouring pot, double boiler...

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