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Making Soy Wax Candles
Candle Making Supplies
By Thomas Morva
Candle making can be a fun creative hobby. It can also be a great business
opportunity.
There are a number of methods used to make candles. Molds, votives, and containers
are three items used to shape the molten wax into candles. The wax itself can come
from several different sources. Bee wax, soy wax, and other gel-like substances can
be used to make candles.
The type of container or mold used to make a candle usually dictates which type
of wax is needed. For example, pillar waxes have a high melting point and are good
to use with molds and pillars. Pillar and mold candles are usually freestanding, meaning
that they are removed from their containers once they have hardened. Votive waxes have a
lower melting point than pillar waxes and are good for use in metal votive candleholders
as well as some containers. Container waxes are similar to votive waxes in that the candles
created are not meant to be freestanding. Wax for container candles has a lower melting
point and is designed be poured into jars or pots used as candleholders.
Aside from the wax and the mold or container, candle makers can add their own
personalities to the mix by coloring the candle or giving it a scent. There are
an endless number of dyes available to color a candle in any shade imaginable.
Truly skilled and creative candle makers can add multicolored swirls and scents
to a candle. These soothing aromas are spread throughout the room when the candle
is burned. Some of the most popular of these scents are vanilla and cinnamon.
Candle making is a fun and easy-to-learn activity that the whole family can enjoy.
Well-made candles can add to the appearance of a room and give off a pleasing smell.
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