| Make sure you have read both out saftey instructions safety instructions and basic candle making instructions before you do any of these projects. The oldest method of making candles and a perfect way to make your own dinner candles. Once you master of dipping there are several other projects you can do! This elementary candle is very easy and will teach you the basics. You will need:- A dipping can tall enough for the candles you want to make. A container that holds at least the same depth of cold water, and a length of wick. NB you are dipping two candles at once so you need a long enough length to take this into account. Drape
the wick over your fingers a shown below. Prepare a
dipping can with wax heated to 170F (76c) Dip the wick into the wax
to within 3 cm of your hand. You will have to keep the wicks from brushing
against each other or they will stick together. You should practice
doing this as smoothly as you can - the smoother the hand action the
fewer the lumps! Then dip the wicks into your container of cold water.
Repeat
dipping the wicks into the wax and then into the water.
You will find the candle becomes thicker and thicker.
When the
candle has reached a thickness you like (remember
if you want to make a thick candle use a thicker wick!) you can dip
the candle into a dipping can of strongly coloured wax of your choice
to finish it off. You can add micro hardener to this last coloured layer
to make the candle drip resistant.of the candle should now look like!
You
have now finished the candle!!! You may wish to
cut off the excess wax at its base with a sharp knife or crafted knife.
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