Use wooden wicks that crackle as they burn to give your candles a cozy, fireplace-like ambiance. Pair them with warm scents like vanilla, sandalwood, or amber. Floating candles. Make small, lightweight candles that can float on water for decorative centerpieces. These are perfect for ...
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candle wicks with metal tabs OR natural candle wicks / wood wick fragrance oils or essential oils (if scenting your candles) wooden spoon for mixing candy thermometer / something to read wax temperature (optional) pouring pot or other heat safe container larger regular pot for boiling water *I...
Wicks You can use cotton or wooden wicks. I’ve worked with both. It depends on the look you are trying to achieve. For first time candle makers, I would recommend using cotton wicks. Essential oils Make sure you’re using100% pure essential oils. Using artificial fragrance will give you...
I formulated this massage candle recipe to make one single 4 oz. tin. However, you can make multiples at once by simply doubling the recipe as needed. I also chose to use wooden wicks for this project as not only do I love how they burn, but they are a lot easier to work with for...
Make sure to use wicks with metal tabs on one end (you can buy wicks with tabs, or purchase the tabs separately and put them on yourself) to help the wicks stand up. Wicks You'll also need a wick to burn. Your candle mold should come with instructions as to which type of wick to...
This means, you need to keep the wick trimmed to approximately ¼” inch for the best burn; make sure you melt the wax right till the edges and stay away from tunnelling (the crater-like hole that develops in the middle of a poorly burnt candle –read more here); and keep the surfa...
I remember sitting on hand-hewn log benches with my back leaning against the sun-warmed stone walls of the huts, listening to the peaceful chorus of cowbells. Beside me gurgled wooden water troughs for the cows and goats. The huge cows with their sharp horns intimidated me, but I loved...
Candle Wicks Essential Oils Chopsticks,popsicle sticks, pens or pencils(use what you have at home- no need to buy) Rubber Bands Clothes Pins Scissors Wooden Spoon(this needs to be dedicated to your candle making supplies and should not be used for food after you use it to make candles) ...
You can make a colorful tassel or pompoms wall hanging for which you will need wool of different colors and a long wooden stick. Make a few tassels and pompoms in different colors using wool and attach them to white woolen threads. Tie those woolen threads to the stick, and it’s done...