Making candles is loads of fun, it can be a relaxing hobby or a small home business for some. In the art of making candles there are some common supplies that you will need. Basically you will need wax, wicks and a candle holder. Candles can be made in almost any shape you can think of, the amount of wax, length of wicks and type of candle holder will depend on what you prefer. The two most common types of wax in candle making is beeswax or paraffin.
Of course we will need something to melt our wax in. There are special electric pitchers that are made especially for melting wax, or you can opt for a double boiler to melt your wax. Some tools that will make your wax melting easier would be stir sticks and a thermometer. wick clips are a feature that will be a great benefit to the people who receive your candles.
Many people choose to use molds in their candle making. You can find a huge selection of molds online or at your local craft store. Normally candle molds will be made of aluminum or steel. A wick holder bar might be a good purchase to add to your small list of candle making tools. A wick holder will ensure that you wicks maintain a center position in your candles. Always coat your molds with some sort of silicone spray so that they will slide out of the mold easier when creating your candles.
Another couple of things that you can add to your candles are colors or scents. Peoples homes are decorated in many varieties of colors, so it makes sense to make candles of all different colors. Typical candle colors are in the form of dyes.
Another thing you can add to your candle projects are fragrances. It's up to you to leave the candle plain with no smell, or to buy the scent you like. the most common candle fragrances are potpourri, cinnamon and vanilla. Many Aromatherapy scents will also help in a healing sort of way if there are any medical problems. Other fruit smells will evoke hunger. Try not to make your candles overpowering in smell, subtle works so much better. Just add one ounce of fragrance to one pond of wax.
The amount of supplies you will need depends on the size and shapes of your candles. In reality you can get all of the supplies that you will need to make many many candles for under $100. search at your local craft store for beginner candle making kits, this is a great way to get started.
Making candles is a fun hobby and your talent will come through in your creations. Many gadgets and tools are on the market to make your candle making easier. Just remember that 3 basic things are needed, wax wicks and candle holders.
There are many techniques to make great looking candles, just experiment and find what way works best for you. It is a learning process with a very small learning curve. Have fun with candles, they make great presents and gifts.
