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How to Make Candles?Candles are objects that have the ability to set our moods. Candles can be used to set up a relaxing atmosphere. 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 an art form which can be adopted by anyone. Know how to make candles is a very easy task and can be adopted by anyone and people can make this as their routine job. 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. Informations on how to make candles can be easily surfed from the internet as there are a lot of sites that convey the need and many concerned things about candles. As a beginner in 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 and know how it burns and even how to make candles. Different things are needed for how to make candles. 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 how to make candles 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 can use various molds, colors and additives to make variety of candles. By adding scented oils to the candles you can create a totally romantic ambience. A few scented candles and a tub of hot water is all you need to unwind from a stressful day. Buying a candle for special occasions is great. But making a candle yourself adds up a charm of its own to the occasion. There is nothing like gifting a home made candle to your loved ones. A right candle for the right occasion can work up a magical effect to make it truly memorable. Nothing is better than creating a candle on your own for some occasion. VISITOR COMMENTS on "How to Make Candles?": 
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