How To Make Gel Candles – Ornaments That Float And Dazzle
Posted on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Although everyone loves candles, people have recently gone crazy over gel candles. One explanation is the possibility of designing them creatively and artistically. You can easily personalize them…thereby adding your own personal touch when giving them as a present. Another reason is that they last longer than paraffin or wax candles as they burn at a slower rate.
When buying the wax to make gel candles be reminded that there are three different densities of gel wax available -high, medium and low. If you want exceptional fragrance in your candles, high density gel wax will be the best choice since it will be able to hold the fragrance better than medium or low density wax. This means that the scent of the candle will be stronger.
A non-stick multi-cooker should be used for melting wax when making gel candles instead of a double boiler, skillet or saucepan. A multi-cooker will speed up the melting process…since gel wax is thicker than other waxes.
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When stirring the gel wax, do not use anything made of wood. Use something made from hard plastic or metal to minimize bubbles in the gel wax .
Due to the substantial nature of the gel, pouring it into a mold can be a challenge…be patient as you pour. And due to the consistency of the gel wax, molding time will be longer.
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. By using bright, rich liquid dyes, you can get creative and change the color of your gel candles. The transparency of the gel wax is preserved by the liquid dyes. A few drops is all that you need, so be careful when adding it to your wax. Using too much will mess up your candle.
Do not use clothing dye, childrens crayons, soap dyes or food coloring. These are not made for candles and will cause them to burn incorrectly!
You will have lots of fun using these techniques!
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