Candlemaking Basics
Before you begin your first candlemaking projects be sure to read the following articles.
Additives and How They Make Your Wax Work 
In candlemaking, there are a wide variety of wax additives used to achieve certain effects. Always test your candles
What do you do after a hard day of making candles? Sit back and test, test, test your newly made candles. Aromatherapy Basics
Essential oils are concentrated essences of aromatic plants. Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils to aid in healing of the mind, body and spirit. Basic Candle scents 3
This is the final installment on Aromatherapy essential oil.While it is not an all inclusive listing of of oils used for aromatherapy and candlemaking it will be a good launching point. Especially if you intend on making candles for Aromatherapy.
Basic Candlescents 2
This is part 2 of a continuing series on candlemaking scents.
Aromatherapy candles produce scents that will help you reach a heightened level of awareness, meditative, relaxed, less stressful or inspire you.
Candle makers wax melting points
Candle wax melting point is the specific temperature at which the wax will changes from solid to liquid. This can be different from your recommended pouring temperature. A lower melting point is great for container candles and a higher melting point for molded candles. Candle making supplies you already own
Seems like each time someone finds out that I make candles, the first thing they say is, "You do?" The second question is, "How?" Most of the general public thinks that there is some terribly difficult and complicated procedure using expensive equipment involved in crafting homemade candles.
Candle Supplies
Here are a list of supplies you will need for a basic candle project. Candlemaking Measurement Conversions
Knowing the proper measurements and their equivalents will help you produce a consistent Candle product. Candlemaking Safety
These are a few candlemaking safety tips we all should follow. Do You Speak Candle?
Before you start your candlemaking adventures, be sure and familiarize yourself with common terms. Don't Microwave Your Wax
Microwaving wax is not a safe option. My suggestion is, simply don't do it and here's why. Gel Wax
Gel wax candles have become increasingly popular over the last several years. Gel wax is produced from mineral oil a hydrocarbon.
Keep a Journal
If you are new or a seasoned candlemaker, keeping a journal of your candle recipes can be very valuable. Keeping your candle making molds clean
Youīve just finished your latest candle making project, now itīs time for cleaning up. Everyone enjoys the art of making candles but we all dread the cleanup.
Measurement conversions for Candle makers
As a candle maker and any other craftsman, we deal with weights and measures on a day to day basis. Making a consistent quality candle requires accurate measuring of your key ingredients.
Melting your wax
Melting your wax is simple, but there are safety factors to consider when making candles. If you follow some safety precautions, you can avoid any hazards that exist in your candle-making ventures. More basic candlemaking scents
Our continuing series on aromatic scents and essential oils.
There are many recovered accounts of ancient civilizations such as the, Greeks, Romans and Chinese, relied upon the immense power of essential oils to regain, increase or maintain health of the body and mind. A papyrus dating back to app More basic candlemaking scents
Our continuing series on aromatic scents and essential oils.
There are many recovered accounts of ancient civilizations such as the, Greeks, Romans and Chinese, relied upon the immense power of essential oils to regain, increase or maintain health of the body and mind. Natural waxes
Natural waxes such as soy, are derived from renewable organic sources such as: plants, insects or animals. They have become a very popular candle making alternative to the professional candle maker and hobbyist over the last 10 years.
Preparing your Candlemaking Space
Here are some general guidelines for setting up an area to start your candlemaking projects. Safety precautions you should know.
Whether you make candles for yourself, family, friends or financial gain this can be a very busy time for us. Before you start, make sure you brush up on basic safety practices.
Soy Wax
This series of articles on wax will continue to explain the various waxes used in candle making without preference for one over another.
Soy wax is made from soybean oil and can contain other ingredients.
Types of Candles
Candles come in various forms, letīs explore some of the more common ones. Types of wax and compositions.
Candle waxes have been developed from a variety of fats, oils and wax like substances made from animals, insects and plants.
Wax is considered to be a generic term for classifying materials that have these characteristics:
Solid at room temperature; liquid at higher temperatures
Using a Pouring Pot
I always recommend pouring melted wax from the double boiler into a pouring pot. Using a pouring pot reduces the chance of spilling melted wax and makes filling molds/containers easier and safer.
What is a candle?
What is a candle?
Chandler - a manufacturer of candles.
As a fellow candle maker I feel it is necessary to define what a candle is. As you know from the article, "History of Candles."
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