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Homemade Candle MakingCandles are objects that have the ability to set our moods. It can be arranged for any kinds of feelings like romance, emotions and many more. The same pleasure can be gained while making them also. Candle making is great hobby anyone can choose as a past time. Nowadays many are taking it as a business opportunity since it a very easy task and can be done by anyone who is willing to invest time and dedication. Nowadays a lot of people are making candles at home and are selling them at good prices. They have become a means of income for many families. You can search the Internet and various books to get loads of information regarding the candle making procedures and techniques. It is also turning a hobby for many women. Home made candle making can be fun and it may even turn up into a full fledged business by just starting to make them in your past time. It is soon catching popularity with the masses nowadays due to the extensive attention it is receiving from the media. Many of them find candle making quite relaxing as it helps to let the creative juices flow. As a beginner in homemade candle making, there are certain things that are to be understood by the person who makes it. The person should have knowledge about the things in a candle like the wick, wax etc. Different things are needed for homemade candle making. Wax melting kit is cheap double boiler set up that prevents the wax from reaching high temperatures that might be very dangerous. With the help of this kit the person can measure the temperature as it comes along with a thermometer and stir sticks. Paraffin wax or beeswax that melts at 136 degree Fahrenheit to 141 degree Fahrenheit is needed. In case of making pillar candles, wax with medium melting point is required. Wick is the next ingredient without which it is impossible to light a candle. Wick size depends on the diameter of the mold and the wax formula adopted. Usually the wax wick type is recommended for use. There are over thousands of molds which are available easily these days. In this case, aluminium molds are preferred over iron molds as they have durability and give an exotic look to the candles while the metal molds offer a kind of rust look to the candles. The wick hole which is present in the hole can be sealed using the mold sealer or wick holder bar. Nowadays, jiffy wicker is preferred by all. Methods involved in homemade candle making are many. It is a step by step process. The first step is to heat the wax to almost 160 degrees. Always use the thermometer to check the temperature and make sure that the wax does not become too hot. For the wax to stick to the candle jar, preheat the jar in oven at lowest setting. The second step is to mix scented oils along with the wax and stir it when it reaches 160 degrees. After mixing in the scent, add the food colouring and stir again. Keeping an eye on the thermometer might help a lot in preventing hazards. The third step is to take the jar from the oven and to fill the mixture into by leaving a few inches from the top. Release air bubbles by gently tapping the jar. Prick with a chopstick along the wick to release air bubbles. Let the candle to shrink and then place the jar in refrigerate for 10 minutes. Then slide out the candle upside down over a clean towel. Hold the wick and spray candle sprayer over it to polish it. Untie wick and cut it to one half inch above the candle top. Level the base of candle and the candle is ready! You may get many candles in shops but using a candle made personally by you adds a whole new meaning to it. Homemade candle making is a dying art and is slowly regaining popularity. You can help to keep the flame alive by practicing it in your free time. Not only you but even your dear ones will be happy to see the flickering delights. VISITOR COMMENTS on "Homemade Candle Making": 
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