HOW TO MAKE A SCENTED CANDLE IN A GLASS
You till need:- 250 gms wax
25 gms stearin
Candle perfume of your choice
A Container Wick
Dye if required

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Measure out appx 250 gms wax (the quntity will depend on the
size of your glass)and 25 gms of stearin. Boil some water and heat the wax and stearinin the top of your boiler or in a metal bowl over the saucepan, but never directly over a heat source. Add a few shavings of dye from the color block and leave to dissolve. Heat to a temperature of 83c (180F)

Wax contracts as it cools, so you will need to use a stick or pencil to poke small holes in the candle around the wick after the first pour. This will prevent air pockets developing inside the candle. As the candle sets, the middle will sink as it cools, so you will need to melt more wax and top up the candle.

FFINISH TOPPING UP YOU CANDLE - LET IT SET AND IT WILL BE READY TO BURN.
SOME EXAMPLES OF BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE CANDLES
Since the early 1960s it has been recognised that candle making is an inspirational and inspirational craft.   The basic techniques are easy to master, you need no special skills, and learning the basics is no more difficult that learning how to make an omelet!    Once you have mastered the first principles it is great fun to explore more sophisticated ideas.   Wax is the most beautiful material to work with. You can dye it, mould it, shape it and scent it.    We supply additives to soften it (micro cyrystalline soft) or harden it (micro cyrystalline hard). When softened it is malleable - few people can resist playing with the texture of molten wax - and permanent when it has been dyed, moulded and hardened.When you make candles you can also control the way they burn. They can burn down the inside (which makes them refillable), burn evenly or foliate (when the wax folds in two as it burns down). Candles make wonderful gifts - and its great fun to make your own.   You can make candles inscribed with friend's names, birthday date, age, or astrology sign.   It is easy to transform a basic candle for a special occasion such as Christmas or Valentines. Make your own wedding favours - please see our
wedding candle making project on the left.There are several ways in which you can brighten up candles you have bought ready made - look under our 'bulk discount' section in our shopping pages if you want to buy candles cheaply to do this.  Once you become proficient in this exciting craft you can make extra money by selling your candles - most candle factories started with small beginnings!

It is not necessary to spend a great deal of money on basic supplies.   You can re-cycle wax from you candle ends and many everyday objects make great candle moulds.   We supply a full range of moulds - but try bun tins for floating candles, pouring wax into flower pots to make garden candles;   many discarded food containers also make great candle candle moulds.

Candles on the Web Ltd, 15 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue, London NW10 7RT.
Tel 020 7736 0740
We regret that we cannot answer candle making queries on the phone - but you can e mail us
info@candlesontheweb.co.uk
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