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CANDLE MAKING FACT SHEET

Level: Easy
Buy the We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Maker available at Spotlight!
Waxed Wicks
- Pre waxed for no fuss use
- Use correct width for container size
- The wider the wick the greater the diameter measure of container e.g.
- 1mm x 150mm for small container upto 65mm
- 2mm x 150mm for medium container 65mm - 80mm
- 3mm x 150mm for large container 80mm - 100mm
- One length 150mm, trim excess and save for another candle project
Wood Wick
- Flat horizontal flame
- Has faint wood scent when burning
- Easy to use with Tbar tab included
- Excess can be trimmed
- 13mm x 1mm x 150mm suitable for container diameter 80mm-100mm
MAKING INFO
- Before you start making candles set out all your requirements
- Use containers that are made of glass, tin, ceramic, porcelain, china e.g. vases, glasses, cups, mugs and tin containers
- Avoid using plastic containers as the hot wax may cause it to melt out of shape and can cause injury
- Ensure containers are clean and dry
- Always follow the safety precautions in the wax packs
- If adding fragrance always do a practice run first to test out strength of fragrance
Beeswax
- Natural product for candle making
- Ideal for making your own waxed wicks with cotton braid in the candle making range
- Best wax for tapered (Pillar) candles, container candles, tea lights
- Long burn time
- Sets harder than Soy Wax
- Once poured into container allow to set
24hrs before using
- Wrap unused beeswax in plastic to keep dust off and store in cool place if you have leftover melted wax cool completely before storing
Soy Wax
- Natural product for candle making
- Easy to use
- Colourless and Odourless
- Fragrances can be added, if in powder form add to wax pellets, if in liquid form add to melted wax
- Allow to set for 24hrs before using
- Wrap unused soy wax in plastic to keep dust off and store in cool place
- If you have leftover melted wax cool completely first before storing
MAKING INFO
- Melt wax in double boiler or microwave
- If melting in microwave do in short bursts until wax is just melted
- If doing in bowl over saucepan method or double saucepan ensure water does not touch bowl
- Keep wicks in place with a couple of paddle sticks as shown in project sheet* when pouring of wax
- Allow an extra 25% of wax to melt to fill container
Paraffin Wax
- Product for candle making that is white, odorless, waxy solid chips for quick melting
- Best wax for all candles, container candles, tea lights etc
- Long burn time
- Can add fragrance or colors to the wax easily
- Once poured into container allow to cool as slowly as possible. Do not place in a water bath or refrigerator to accelerate the cooling process.