Candle Gel an Easy Solution
Candle Gel. If you are looking for a versatile
craft look no further
than Candle Making.
All is not Lost in Candle Creations
Never think that all is lost if you make mistakes with candles.
Think like this. Every mistake can be re-melted and formed into a new
candle again. So nothing is lost.
The Kitchen: Your Best Work Area
As with most candle making projects the kitchen is the most likely work
area you have in your home for gel candle creations.
Special Note: Gather up all supplies you need
before beginning any
candle making project. You never want to leave hot wax unattended. Doing
this simple step will prevent that from happening.
This
is a definite must-do for all candle work done. Especially in your home.
Only God knows how many fires and severe injuries take place each
year because someone left a candle or hot wax unattended. So please make
this something you always observe.
General
Gel Candle Information
- Candle gel feels like jelly
- Has a high melting point of 215 degrees (F)
- Colors should be added to it sparingly
- Gel Wax does not set the same way as paraffin wax does
- It can only be used in heatproof containers designed to hold wax
- Glass vases in particular are great containers. They allow the
special bubbly finish of these types of candles to clearly be seen
by all
Making your own Gel Candle Wax from Scratch
Ingredients needed to make your own gel wax are:
- candle
scent,
- mineral oil,
- primed wick with wire core,
- and resin.
With this
simple recipe the sky's the limit for making as many gel candles as you
please.
Gel Wax Candle Tips:
- To achieve a variety of bubble effects in your gel candles use
the following guide:
- 180 - 190 F lots of action
- 190 - 200 F a fair amount
- 200 - 210 F few to none
- To make a bubble free candle heat the container you plan on
using to display your candle to 150F in your oven for 10 minutes.
This action should be done just before placing the wax in this
container.
- Fire resistant objects can be placed into the gel candle wax as
you make your candle. Some items you can use are: costume jewellery,
dried potpourri, rocks, sea shells or anything you desire of heat
resistant material. This is the time to imagine and get creative to
make these candles your own.
Some Additional Sites to Investigate on your own:
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