Candles are loved by all, although lately, gel candles are getting the most attention. One reason is the ability to get creative and artistic. You can personalize them without difficulty…thus, adding an extra touch when given to someone as a gift. Another reason is that gel candles burn at a slower rate, making them last longer than paraffin or wax candles.
When purchasing the wax to make gel candles bear in mind that there are three densities of gel wax available -high, medium and low. If you want an exceptionally fragrant candle, buy the higher density gel as the oil will embrace the fragrance better than the medium or low density wax. In other words, the candle will have a stronger fragrance.
Be sure to use a non-stick multi-cooker, rather than a double boiler, skillet or saucepan, when melting wax to make gel candles. This is because the multi-cooker speeds up the melting process…since gel wax is thicker than other waxes.
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Be sure not to use anything made of wood for stirring the gel wax. To minimize bubbles in the gel wax, use a stirrer made from hard plastic or metal.
Pouring the gel wax into a mold can be a challenge due to the high viscosity of the gel wax…be patient and pour slowly. In addition, due to the consistency of the gel wax, molding time will increase.
The thickness of the gel is one of the marvelous advantages of a gel candle because it will let you “suspend” or “float” different objects in your candle. You can also change the color of your gel candles and get creative by using rich liquid dyes. Liquid dyes keep your gel wax translucent. A few drops is all that you need, so be careful when adding it to your wax. You would not want to mess up your candle by using too much.
Do not use soap or clothing dyes, childrens crayons, or food coloring. The use of these materials will cause it to burn differently since these are not made for candles!
You will find that these techniques will allow you to create gel candles fast and furiously while having lots of fun!
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