So, at the suggestion of some members I am going to blog about making candles. I thought it would be best to start with a simple, basic beginners project.
I use tealights all the time! I have used them for everything from a quick spell to outlining a big ritual circle (which adds quite a magickal effect at night, I might add!). Tealights are inexpensive and burn quickly, making them quite handy for our types of work. But, alas, I began to tire of white and unscented. I needed color, scent and variety, and trying to find tealights that offer that is a pain in the rear! So I, short on cash at that moment, set out to find a way to make my own and make them cheaply. And although its not the "pro" way to make them, and most true candlemakes would more than likely frown upon it, with my husband's thrifty mind and my ability to craft just about anything, I was able to make lots of these for around $6!:
Nifty (and Thrifty) Tealight Candles
Items Needed:
***WARNING! CANDLE WAX DOES NOT BOIL, WHEN IT REACHES IT'S FLASHPOINT, IT CAN EXPLODE! NEVER LEAVE MELTING WAX UNATTENDED. NEVER ALLOW WATER TO GET INTO THE MELTING WAX. DO NOT POUR LEFTOVER WAX DOWN THE DRAIN. NEVER MELT WAX OVER DIRECT HEAT.***
1. Fill saucepan about 1/4 of the way with water. Set to boil. When the water boils set to low heat and keep at a simmer.
2. Chop scented wax and crayons into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
3. Break apart the desired number of candles and place pieces into a tin can. Make sure the metal wick holder is connected to the wick, and place the wicks upright in the center of the candle cups.
4. Place the can with the wax into the water. When the wax begins to melt, stir with the dowel rod until almost completely melted.
5. When the wax is almost completely melted, add in your choice of fragrance and color. Remember that a little scent goes a long way, and with color, it will lighten as the candle hardens. It takes some trial and error to get exactly what you want.
6. When everything is melted, pour slowly into candle cups, making sure to keep the wicks centered and upright. This takes practice!
7. Set the candles aside to harden, light and enjoy!
***If you want to make your own wicks that have different colored flames, the instructions can be found here.***
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By: J. Leonhardt
June 23rd, 2011
11:29 AM
I use tealights all the time! I have used them for everything from a quick spell to outlining a big ritual circle (which adds quite a magickal effect at night, I might add!). Tealights are inexpensive and burn quickly, making them quite handy for our types of work. But, alas, I began to tire of white and unscented. I needed color, scent and variety, and trying to find tealights that offer that is a pain in the rear! So I, short on cash at that moment, set out to find a way to make my own and make them cheaply. And although its not the "pro" way to make them, and most true candlemakes would more than likely frown upon it, with my husband's thrifty mind and my ability to craft just about anything, I was able to make lots of these for around $6!:
Items Needed:
- Package of white, unscented tealights, with metal or plastic cups
- Scented wax melts (like the ones used in simmer pots) or fragrance or essential oils
- Package of crayons, I like to use the Crayola poster? ones, they have a higher concentration of pigment, but any will do.
- Small dowel rods (sold in packs at craft stores)
- Tin cans--one for each color/scent
- Small saucepan
- Stove
- Water
***WARNING! CANDLE WAX DOES NOT BOIL, WHEN IT REACHES IT'S FLASHPOINT, IT CAN EXPLODE! NEVER LEAVE MELTING WAX UNATTENDED. NEVER ALLOW WATER TO GET INTO THE MELTING WAX. DO NOT POUR LEFTOVER WAX DOWN THE DRAIN. NEVER MELT WAX OVER DIRECT HEAT.***
1. Fill saucepan about 1/4 of the way with water. Set to boil. When the water boils set to low heat and keep at a simmer.
2. Chop scented wax and crayons into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
3. Break apart the desired number of candles and place pieces into a tin can. Make sure the metal wick holder is connected to the wick, and place the wicks upright in the center of the candle cups.
4. Place the can with the wax into the water. When the wax begins to melt, stir with the dowel rod until almost completely melted.
5. When the wax is almost completely melted, add in your choice of fragrance and color. Remember that a little scent goes a long way, and with color, it will lighten as the candle hardens. It takes some trial and error to get exactly what you want.
6. When everything is melted, pour slowly into candle cups, making sure to keep the wicks centered and upright. This takes practice!
7. Set the candles aside to harden, light and enjoy!
***If you want to make your own wicks that have different colored flames, the instructions can be found here.***
Original Posting Information
By: J. Leonhardt
June 23rd, 2011
11:29 AM
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