Candle

BASICS
Over 50 Great
Candlemaking Ideas for
Experienced and Novice
Crafters Alike
 SAFETY FIRST
Safety in your workspace is the most
important part of candlemaking. We all
know that waxes are flammable, so these
are a few precautions that can be taken
to protect yourself when working with
this flammable substance.
• Never leave melting wax unattended.
• Never melt wax directly on a burner
(use a double boiler, or a melt bag in
boiling water).
• Cover your work area with newspaper
or aluminum foil to protect against
spills or leaks.
Make exquisite • Always use pot holders or oven mitts.
looking candles to • Keep an open box of baking soda or a
fire extinguisher nearby, in case of fire.
decorate your own • In case of burns, immediately apply cold
home and give to water to the burnt area.
the special people • Keep all scents, dyes, sprays, bottles and
hot waxes out of the reach of children.
in your life!
Country Lane Candle ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR CANDLEMAKING
Supplies make it easy to
look like a professional • Melt Pot • Mold Sealer
candle-maker! Our detailed • Double Boiler • Release Agent or Mold Release
project instructions give you • Melt Bags (and ties) • Aluminum Foil/Newspaper
all the direction you’ll need • Candle Thermometer • Pot Holder/Oven Mitts
to get started, and our • Molds • Scissors & Knife
creative alternatives will
give you plenty of creative
ideas to try another day!
OUR WAXES
100% Pure Beeswax: Beeswax has the is ideal for use with metal, rubber, plastic
Start your project with one highest melting point of any wax. Because and votive molds.The melting point for
of our high-quality candle of this high melting point (145°F / 63°C), our paraffin wax is 135-140°F (57-60°C). It
waxes, select your wicks, your beeswax candles will burn for a very colors and scents well and releases from
color and scents, and let us long time. Pure beeswax also has its own molds quite easily. Taper Wax (a paraffin
show you the rest of the unique, sweet scent that is tell-tale sign of wax) is ideal for dipped paraffin tapers and
way! Each set of instructions this all-natural wax. Container Wax (our final paraffin wax)
shows you exactly what Vegetable Crystal Wax: Vegetable wax works well with gel shapes and prisms, and
supplies you’ll need to creates truly natural and clean-burning will not shrink away from the edges of
complete the finished candles.This wax has a natural, environ- your container as it cools!
project, as well as what mentally-friendly soy bean base.When Gel Wax: This new translucent wax can
other ideas you may want to poured at the correct temperature (approx. be used in a variety of ways. It can be melt-
try in the future. Our first 300°F / 150°C) these finished candles take ed at a low temperature and poured into a
pages will tell you the on a snowflake-like look that resembles glass container by itself, or it can be used in
basics of candle-making, frost on the inside of a window. conjunction with our container wax to cre-
and the rest of our book Paraffin Waxes: General Purpose Wax ate stunning combination candles.
will give you the
inspiration to learn
more about this art OUR WICKS
form. Explore your The quality of your finished candle is etable wax candles (tapers, pillars, block
creativity with largely dependent on how well you match and novelties included). Paper Core
Country Lane your wick with the size of your candle and Wicks (a rigid wick) are available in two
Candle Supplies. wax you have used. Use the guidelines on sizes: small and large. Small paper core
wick packaging to select the appropriate wick is ideal for votives and small contain-
Many thanks to size of wick, keeping in mind that burn er candles, while large paper core wick is
Roxie Toews for her time, wax temperature and burning condi- suited to poured candles or larger pillar
creativity, positive
outlook and dedication tions can also affect the burning of your candles with a base greater than three
to exploring new candle.To be sure of burning results, we inches. Waxed Wicks are great for gel or
crafting opportunities.
recommend all wicks be tested. container candles because they are quite
Square Braided Wicks are recom- stiff and can stand upright while the can-
mended for beeswax, paraffin, or veg- dle is being poured around it.
 OUR MOLDS
Metal Molds are constructed of heavy,
CONTENTS
durable metal, and with reasonable care
should last an entire lifetime of candle-
making.These molds have the small
inconvenience of having a seam line on Basic Poured Candle 2
them, which must be polished off after
your candle is removed from the mold. Chunk Candle 3
The unique Geometric Plastic Two-
Part Molds come with their own stand to Layered Candle 4
keep them upright while pouring.
Geometric Plastic Molds produce several Swirl Candle 5
creative shapes of candles, but also require
the removal of a seam mark from your fin- Snowball Candle 6
ished candle.
Polycarb Molds are made of heavy, Scented Votives and Floaters 7
translucent plastic that makes them very
easy to work with. When used in conjunc- Gel Shapes Candle 8
tion with mold release, your candles are
very easy to remove from the mold.They Glitter Gel Floaters 9
create candles without a seam line and
the exciting shapes of these molds are Grape Gelly Jar Candle 10
sure to suit any of your candle projects.
Gel Champagne Glass Candle 11
HELPFUL ITEMS WHEN WORKING Veggie Wax Pyramid 12
WITH MOLDS Veggie Dip Candle 13
Mold Sealer is a sticky substance that the mold is all that is required to make
is used to seal the wick hole in the bot- removal of your candles quick and easy. Beeswax Pillar 14
tom of a mold. It can be re-used and Mold Cleaner is an easy way to clean
stored indefinitely and helps reduce the your molds after use. Simply pour a small Poured Glitter Candle 15
risk of spills and leaks when using molds. amount of Mold Cleaner into the candle
Mold Release is a specially formulated mold and rinse the mold thoroughly. Dipped Tapers 16
rinse that assists in the release of candles Then pour the excess rinse back into its
from molds. A light coating on all sides of bottle for reuse. Floral Pillar 17

WAX ADDITIVES
There are several different substances
that can be added to your waxes while in
the candle-making process. These addi-
tives change the characteristics of your
wax to provide you with a higher quality
finished product. (See packaging for
required usage amounts.)
Stearine can be added to melted wax
to intensify the color of your candles and
to make your finished candles burn more
slowly, by changing the wax to be harder.
Opaque Crystals make your wax whiter
and more opaque and can also work to
make your candles harder, slower burn-
ing, and give them a lustrous sheen.
Translucent Crystals are ideally suited to
creating “glow” candles as these crystals
preserve the natural translucency of the
wax, allowing special additions to show
through to the outside of your candle.
Translucent Crystals also make your can-
dles harder and give them a glossy sheen.

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 BASIC POURED
Candle
the squares have completely
STEP 1: Before beginning, spread dissolved in the melted wax.
aluminum foil or wax paper over
your work area to protect surface STEP 6: Now you’re ready to pour
from wax spills and leaks. your candle! Remember, the wax is
VERY HOT, so be careful as you
STEP 2: Melt wax using a double hold the metal mold, as it will
boiler to 180-200°F (82-93°C). also get very hot.
Always use a candle thermometer
when melting wax to avoid over- STEP 7: Fill your mold to the
heating the wax. If using a melt desired candle height. As wax
bag, simply place your wax in the cools, it contracts. This will create
bag, tie it shut and put it in boiling a depression in the center of your
water until all the wax is melted. candle. Save a portion of the
Supplies Needed heated wax to re-fill this
STEP 3: Apply Mold Release to the depression. Be careful not to over-
• Double Boiler or large pot and
metal mold to allow easy removal fill the depression, as this will
Melt Bags
of the finished candle. result in the wax running down
• Aluminum foil or wax paper
the outside of your candle.
• Metal Mold—tall, round STEP 4: Thread your wick through
• Mold Release the small hole in the bottom of the STEP 8: You may speed up the
• General Purpose Wax mold and up through the inside of cooling process by placing the
• Concentrated Candle Scent – the mold. Leave approximately a 1 mold in the refrigerator. However,
Spice 1/2" (4 cm) length of wick outside to ensure an even cooling process
• Concentrated Candle Dye – the wick hole at the bottom of the and prevent the development of
Avacado Green
mold. Place a wick rod across the “temperature shock” cracks, follow
• 9" (23 cm) Wick top of the mold and securely fasten the cooling guidelines at the side
the wick to the rod. Cut off excess of this page.
TIPS: Never heat paraffin wax to its flash point wick about one inch above the
(approx. 400°F / 205°C) where it will start on fire. To wick rod. With the wick secured at STEP 9: Once the candle has
avoid this, wax should never be heated directly over
an open flame or burner, and melting wax should the top of the mold, pull it tight at cooled, remove the mold sealer,
never be left unattended. the bottom of the mold and secure undo the screw in the bottom of
COOLING TIPS: To insure best results when cooling it with the retainer screw. Cut the the mold and remove the candle.
your candles in a refrigerator, follow these steps: wick about an inch away from the The bottom of your mold has now
Change the position of the mold every half hour to screw and wind the end under the become the top of your candle! To
expose different parts of the candle to the different
temperatures inside the refrigerator. Never leave the head of the screw. Secure the wick level the base of the candle, you
mold in the refrigerator after it feels cold to the and screw with a small amount of can trim it with a knife, or you can
touch (as the wax will then begin to crack). Never mold sealant to prevent wax melt the bottom of the candle on
put a candle in the deep freeze as this will result in
cracks in your candle.
seepage. a heated surface until it is level.
Use a knife or spatula to remove
To remove any surface blemishes on your candle, STEP 5: Once wax has reached
lightly buff your candle with an old nylon stocking, any “seam line” on the candle
a piece of felt, or waxed cloth. correct melting point, add 1/2 surface by holding the utensil at a
square of avocado green dye and right angel to the candle and
2 3 squares of spice scent. Make sure sliding it gently down the seam.
CHUNK
Candle
ra inbow of colors in
A a singl e ca n d l e !
STEP 1: Fill your wax melting pot STEP 4: Pour the melted paraffin
with General Purpose Wax, add wax over the chunks and fill your
Translucent Crystals and heat mold right to the top. As the wax
indirectly to 176-194°F (80-90°C). cools a depression will form in the
Heating to the correct temperature center of your candle. To fill it,
is crucial if the candle is to have a pour more wax directly into the
smooth surface and is to be depression as necessary.
successfully released from the
mold. Also, apply Mold Release to STEP 5: When the wax has cooled Supplies Needed
ensure easy removal of your candle. completely, remove the mold
• Approx. 1/4 pound (225 g)
sealer and cut off the knot at the General Purpose Wax
STEP 2: Tie a double knot at one tip (on the bottom of the mold). • Large Paper Core Wick
end of the wick and cut to the Following this, the candle can be
• Colored Wax Chunks –
required length. Cutting the wick at removed from the mold. If the Rainbow (1/3 package)
a slant will make it easier to insert candle is difficult to release, • Polycarb Mold –
the wick into the mold. Insert the placing it in a refrigerator for a Flat Top 2 3/4" X 4 1/2"
wick from the tip (on the bottom short time can aid in its release.
of the mold) and secure it with the
enclosed needle at the other end of TIPS: Make sure your mold is
the mold by piercing the wick with clean and dry before pouring your
needle in such a position that the candle. • Always check the
needle is pulled snugly against the temperature of your wax with a
grooves in the top of your Polycarb thermometer before pouring your
Mold. Place a small amount of candle. • If the candle still does
Mold Sealer around the wick on not want to come out of the mold
bottom of mold to prevent wax after putting into the fridge, run
seepage. Cover Mold Sealer with hot water over it for a few seconds
masking tape and check that it is at a time until the candle slides
secure before pouring wax into right out of the mold.
your mold.

STEP 3: Fill the mold with the ALTERNATIVES

rainbow chunks with colors
desired. Make sure that as many
chunks as possible are touching
Y ouyourcancreative
adapt this project in many ways to suit
mind! Try different size molds, and
different colored chunks! • You can dye the paraffin
the edge of the mold, so that they wax, and add more translucent crystals to make it
will be seen when the General more see-through! • You can also add glitter to your
Purpose Wax is poured around candle.The only limit is your imagination!
them. 3
 LAYERED
Candle
quickly and that you can pour it
STEP 1: Melt wax to 180-200°F before it gets too cold. If you
(82-93°C). (Read basic steps for would like a darker color for your
melting wax on page 2). finished candle, simply add dye
until you achieve the desired color.
STEP 2: Pour water in glass
container and measure the amount STEP 5: Take the glass container
of water your container will hold to and prop it up at the desired
figure out how much wax will be angle. Make sure the container is
needed to make the candle. Once secure and will not fall over as you
Supplies Needed the required amount has been
established, put the same amount
pour. Books work well for this, but
you must be sure to cover them
• Glass Container of wax plus one-quarter of a cup before pouring your wax to guard
(must be heat resistant) excess in your melt pot or melt bag. against any spills.
• Container Wax
• Concentrated Candle STEP 3: Secure the required length STEP 6: Carefully pour the wax in
Squares – three colors of wick to a wick tab. The length of the container and let cool.
• Waxed Wick and Wick Tabs wick you need will depend on the
height of your container. Pour a STEP 7: Once wax has completely
few drops of wax in the bottom of cooled and hardened, place the
the container and place your wick container flat on the counter again
tab and attached wick in the wax. and prepare to pour the next layer.
Let cool. This will secure your wick Prepare your wax as in Step 4
to the appropriate location in your again but this time add 1/8 of a
container and ensure your wick square of your second color of
stays centered as you pour your Concentrated Color Squares.
candle. If your container has a very
large diameter, you may want to STEP 8: When wax has completely
use two or three wicks spread cooled and hardened, add your
across the base of the container to last layer of wax. Leaving your wax
ensure proper burning. Use wick in your melt pot or bag, prepare
ALTERNATIVES guidelines as a basis for deciding your wax as in step 4, but use one-
where to place your wicks. eighth of a square of your third
ry making these candles using more
T layers at different angles or use different STEP 4: Take one-third of the wax
color of Concentrated Color
Squares. This time do not pour all
shapes of containers.You can also make layered
in a measuring cup and add one- of the wax into the candle. Keep a
votives or floaters using these same steps!
eighth of a square of your first small portion of wax to pour over
Layered pillar candles are also a unique color of Concentrated Color the candle to fill the depression
addition to any gift or home décor! Squares. Make sure the wax is hot that forms as the candle cools.
enough so the dye will dissolve Make sure you save enough wax to
cover the entire top of the candle

ry a variety of colo on your second pour (to ensure a

T rs an smooth top surface).

d cont a i n e rs
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SWIRL
Candle
two candl es are e ver t he s a m e!
N o
Gel Wax. Make sure the Gel Wax is
STEP 1: In separate pots melt the quite hot before dying because you
General Purpose Wax and the do not want it to harden before you
Gel Wax. have time to dye it and pour it into
your mold. Make sure to dye your
STEP 2: Prepare mold by securing gel only after the paraffin wax has
wick, applying Mold Sealer on the cooled for several minutes.
bottom and spraying the mold
with Mold Release. (See page 3 for STEP 5: Let the paraffin wax cool
more details.) until there is about 1/4 inch
(6 mm) of hardened wax on the Supplies Needed
STEP 3: When the paraffin wax is top. Puncture this skin on the wax
approximately 175-200°F (80- and pour your dyed Gel Wax • Polycarb
Pyramid Mold
93°C), pour into mold. Fill the through the hole.
• 6" (15 cm) – 2/0 Wick
mold one-half to three-quarters
full to leave room to pour the Gel STEP 6: Let the candle cool • General Purpose Wax
Wax into your candle. completely, and remove it from • Gel Wax
your mold. No two candles will • Liquid Gel Dye – Red
STEP 4: While the paraffin wax is ever look the same, so every time • Mold Release
cooling, prepare the Gel Wax. Add you complete this project, you will • Mold Sealer
approximately two to three drops make a 100% unique candle!
of red dye to 1/4 of a cup of Gel
Wax and stir. You may want to dye
your gel wax in a separate
measuring cup, so that you only
have to dye a small amount of your

ALTERNATIVES
ry dying your parrafin wax
T before you add your Gel Wax to
the candle. Be sure to use complementary
colors as the waxes will mix as they cool! •
Use this swirl method as a layer in a
container candle! • Add glitter to your Gel
Wax before pouring, and watch the
sparkle spread throughout your candle!
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 SNOWBALL
Candle
Then, using an electric mixer or
STEP 1: Place wick in ball mold. egg beater, whip melted wax until
Melt wax and add peppermint it becomes light and fluffy.
scent to wax as desired. Pour your
candle, referring to page 3 for STEP 3: Now, you must work
detailed instructions. Allow candle QUICKLY. The whipped wax will
to cool and then re-fill depression cool quickly and become hard and
in the center of the candle. Cool unmanageable. Apply the whipped
completely and remove finished wax to the outside of the ball
Supplies Needed candle from mold. candle with a fork. Cover the
whole candle in this manner,
• 3 1/4" Diameter Polycarb STEP 2: Add peppermint scent holding the candle by the wick so
Ball Mold and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of glitter that you can work on the entire
• 5" (12.5 cm) – 2/0 wick to 1 to 2 cups (250-500 ml) of candle at once. Be careful! The wax
• Concentrated Scent melted paraffin wax and stir. can still be quite hot at the
Squares – Peppermint Place melted paraffin in a deep beginning of this process. If wax
• General Purpose Wax bowl. Cool wax until a thin skin becomes too cool to work with,
• Iridescent Glitter forms over the surface of the wax. reheat and whip again.

a x
f your candl e s w i t h w h i p pe d w
oT p of
ALTERNATIVES
hipped wax is great for topping off
W candles to make it look like whipped
cream, on floats, or even ice cream. • Create a
light and airy Snowman Candle by forming
balls of whipped wax around your wick with
your hands. • Use whipped wax to add texture
to any finished product. • Experiment with
letting the wax cool longer to produce different
textures for different projects!

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SCENTED
Votives & Floaters
it in the middle of the mold.
STEP 1: Fill the melting pot with (Make sure the wick is standing
Beeswax and General Purpose Wax straight up from the tab before
and heat indirectly until all the inserting it into the wax.) For
wax is melted. floating candles, follow this same
process using Floater Molds and
STEP 2: Add 8 tablespoons Pre-Wicked Tealight Tabs.
(120 ml) of Stearine to the melted Supplies Needed
wax. This will make your finished STEP 6: As the wax cools, a
• 1 pound (454 g)
candles harder and also make your depression will form in the center White Beeswax
candles burn longer. of the candle. Re-fill this
• 1 pound (454 g)
depression as the wax cools. General Purpose Wax
STEP 3: Add 5 squares of burgundy Remember: You must save some • 15-20 Pre-Wicked
color to the melting wax and melt wax from the previous step in Votive Tabs
at a low temperature until color order to have enough wax to fill • Concentrated Color Squares
square and wax are completely these indentations in your candles. – Burgundy
melted. Test color by placing a • Concentrated Scent Squares
drop of dyed wax on aluminum STEP 7: Once completely cooled – Cranberry
foil or wax paper and let cool. The (place in refrigerator to quicken • Votive Molds or
color of the wax will change as it cooling process), remove candles Floater Molds
cools. Additional Concentrated from mold. • Stearine (refer to packaging
Color Squares may be added if for required amount)
you prefer your finished candles to TIPS: Votive candles achieve best
be darker than the sample of wax. burning results when burned in a
votive holder. Wax liquidizes as
STEP 4: Add 6 squares of cranberry the candle burns and will spill
scent to the melting wax as well. away from the candle if not burnt
More or less scent can be added to in a proper votive holder. • If your
create the strength of scent that candle does not come out of the
you desire. mold easily, try placing it in the
refrigerator for a few minutes. If
STEP 5: For votive candles, apply this does not work, try pouring a
Mold Release to your votive molds small amount of hot water over
and pour wax into the mold. the mold, and this should help
Immediately insert the Pre-Wicked ease the candle out.
Votive Tab into the wax and center

ALTERNATIVES
or a different look, make your votive candles using candle chunks! •
F Make your floaters with different layers of colors and different scents.Try a
holiday combination or maybe several floral scents to have the effect of a
flower garden! • Apply glitter to the tops of your floating candles for a glitzy
touch to your next dinner party! 7
 GEL SHAPES
Candle
hape up your candle
S ma k
container. Be sure to leave an

ing!
excess of 1/2" (13 mm) of wick for
the top of your candle.

STEP 5: Secure a Wick Tab to the

end of your wick. Position your
wick tab and attached wick in the
center of your container. You may
want to pour a small drop of wax
onto the bottom of your container
Supplies Needed and press your wick tab into it to
STEP 1: Melt Glass Wax using your keep the wick in the correct
• Glass Container
(must be heat resistant) melt pot or melt bags. position while pouring your
• Glass Wax candle. If your container has a very
STEP 2: When wax is melted, add large diameter, you may want to
• Gel Prisms – Yellow
one or two squares of Lemon use two or three wicks spread
• Concentrated Scent Squares
– Lemon candle scent to the melted Glass across the base of the container to
Wax and stir until completely ensure proper burning. Use wick
• One package of Waxed Gel
Wick (length depending on dissolved. If you desire a stronger guidelines as a basis for deciding
the size of your container) scented candle, add additional where to place your wicks.
scent squares to the melted wax.
STEP 6: Allow Glass Wax to cool
STEP 3: Press your Yellow Gel slightly, and then pour your
Prisms to the inside of your glass melted wax into your glass
container so that they adhere to container, ensuring that your
the glass. Apply as many or as few wick(s) remain centered and
as you would like to achieve your upright. (You may need to hold
desired look. your wicks straight until your
candle has cooled slightly.)
STEP 4: Select your waxed wick
piece. If necessary, cut the length STEP 7: Additional Gel Prisms can
of Waxed Gel Wick to a length be added to the top of your candle
appropriate for your glass to give a chunkier appearance.
They should be added just before
your glass wax has completely
ALTERNATIVES hardened.

STEP 8: Allow your candle to cool

ifferent looks can be achieved
D by dying your glass wax, and completely and then trim your
wick to 1/4" (6 mm). Your candle
using assorted colors of prisms. • You
can also use Gel Shapes in this project is now ready to burn!
instead of Gel Prisms. • Try making a
candle using only Gel Shapes and
8 Prisms for an entirely different look!
GLITTER GEL
Floaters
STEP 1: Melt Gel Wax by heating it
Add a bit of spark
at a low temperature until it
completely liquifies. DO NOT le t o
your
BRING GEL WAX TO A BOIL! If STEP 5: Carefully pry the gel
you find that your Gel Wax is candle out of the metal mold. It
making popping noises as it heats,
it may be the result of some
moisture in your container or melt
helps to pry all top edges away
first so you can avoid ripping the
candle when taking it out of the
ca ndl e s !
pot. Do not be alarmed, and mold.
continue to gently heat your Gel
Wax until it has melted. STEP 6: Carefully press the Pre-
Wicked Tealight Tab from the Supplies Needed
STEP 2: Add two or three drops of bottom center to the top of the
Yellow Gel Dye and stir until candle. The base of the wick tab • Floater Molds
blended. If you would like a should be flush with the bottom • Bulk Gel Wax
stronger color, continue adding of the floater. • Glitter – Gold
dye a drop at a time until your Gel • Gel Wax Dye – Yellow
Wax is the color you desire. STEP 7: Gently place your floater in • Pre-Wicked Tealight Tabs
a bowl of water, light and enjoy! • Mold Release
STEP 3: Add one teaspoon (5 ml)
of Gold Glitter to melted Gel Wax
and stir well. Prepare your mold
by applying Mold Release to its
surface.

STEP 4: Let Gel Wax cool until it

begins to thicken, and then stir
again just before you pour your
Gel Wax into floater molds. Allow
candle to cool completely before
handling finished product.

ALTERNATIVES
se different colors, glitters, chunks! • If you
U decide to use a deeper or larger mold for
your floaters, simply insert a votive tab into the
mold just after you have poured your wax. • If you
are using a plastic mold, be sure to let the Gel Wax
cool until it is quite thick to avoid melting your
mold. • Leftover Gel Wax can be remelted and used
in another project on another day! 9
 GRAPE GELLY
Jar Candle
your candle container. Then attach
STEP 1: Melt Gel Wax in melt pot. the wick tab to the wick.
Never leave the wax unattended or
let it overheat or boil, as the wax STEP 3: Pour a little Gel Wax in the
can burn. Add 2 to 3 drops of Gel bottom of the container and place

reserve your fruity

Dye at a time until the Gel Wax is
the color of purple you desire.
wick with wick tab in it. Let cool.
This will help secure the wick so

P c a n dl that it won’t move when you pour

e creation!
the rest of the wax.

STEP 4: Pour liquid Gel Wax into

a glass measuring cup and let
cool until it starts to thicken.
Supplies Needed STEP 2: Select the container of Now, add glitter (as much as you
• 1 heat resistant glass container your choice. If necessary, cut your desire) and mix it throughout the
(with wide opening) wick to a length that is just 1/2" Gel Wax. It is important to wait
• Gel Wax (13 mm) longer than the height of until the wax is quite thick
• Gel Dye – Purple because if it is poured too hot,
• Wax Shapes – Grapes the Gel Wax can melt your Wax
• Waxed Wick (choose length Shapes. (Gel Scent can also be
that is appropriate for your added at this point if you desire.)
container)
• Wick Tabs STEP 5: Pour the container 1/4 full
• Candle Glitter – Iridescent of Gel Wax. Then insert your Wax
Shapes into the Gel Wax in the
desired pattern. Let cool a few
ALTERNATIVES minutes more. Then add another
layer and insert the Wax Shapes
ye your Gel Wax with Gel again. Pouring your candle in
D Dyes and layer in different layers will keep the Wax Shapes
colors. • Use different Wax Shapes “floating” throughout your whole
in different sections of the candle. • candle and they will not sink to
Add different articles like rocks, the bottom. Repeat these steps
sand, flowers, leaves or even until the glass is full.
candies into the bottom of your
candle as a creative beginning to TIP: If the wick seems to be
your candle! • Different containers falling away from the center of
like wine glasses, bowls or mugs your candle due to the hot gel
can create unique and fun candles. wax, tape the wick to a craft stick
(Make sure they are able to handle or pencil and lay across the top of
the heat of a burning candle.) the glass container as a support for
the wick.

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GEL CHAMPAGNE
Glass Candle
(1/2 tsp / 2 ml) and Sea Breeze
STEP 1: Cut your Gel Prisms into Gel Candle Scent (2 to 3 drops).
small chunks with a pair of Stir. As you stir in the glitter, it will
scissors. Place your wick in your help create the “bubbly” look in
glass and secure with the blue and the candle.
clear chunks all around it. Fill the
glass half full with the two colors STEP 4: Pour the melted clear Gel
of chunks. Wax over the chunks until the Gel
Wax is to the top of the container.
STEP 2: Melt Gel Wax in melting You may need to hold the wick in
pot or melt bag to 195°F (90°C). place until the wax has some time
Please note that for this project to harden.
you don’t want the wax too hot
because you want it to form TIPS: When working with Gel
bubbles in the candle. If no Wax, do NOT get any amount of
bubbles are desired, pour the wax water in the wax. Water will cause
at a hotter temperature. the wax to bubble, crack, snap and
pop. • Always wash hands after
STEP 3: Once the Gel Wax has working with Gel Wax.
melted, add Iridescent Glitter

Supplies Needed
• Bulk Gel Wax

gl itter
• Blue and Clear Gel Prisms

ea te a y, b u b b l i n g g l a s s of c ha mp a g n e !
(cut into small chunks)

rC • Waxed Wick
• Candle Glitter – Iridescent
• Gel Candle Scent –
Sea Breeze
• 1 champagne glass
(make sure this glass can
withstand hot temperatures
for burning)

ALTERNATIVES
reate a rainbow of color in your candle
C by using different glitters throughout. •
Make this candle with Gel Shapes instead of
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chunks for an entirely different look!
 VEGETABLE
Pyramid
WAX
STEP 1: Melt Vegetable Wax in pot. STEP 4: Before pouring wax into
Note that the hotter you make the the mold, double check that the
wax, the more the wax will create a Mold Sealer is secure because this
snowflake look on the candle. Do wax is quite hot and will spill on
not exceed 200°F (93°C). the counter if the Mold Sealer is
not secure. Also do not forget to
STEP 2: Add 1/4 square of Avocado use Mold Release.
color and 4 to 5 drops of spearmint
STEP 5: Pour liquid Vegetable Wax
essential oil.
into the mold and let cool. Once
STEP 3: Tie a double knot at the the wax has cooled enough to
end of the wick and cut to the produce a thick layer of cooled
required length. A slanting cut will wax, put the candle in the
make it easier to insert the wick refrigerator to speed up the
into the mold. Insert the wick cooling process for the rest of the
from the tip and secure it with the candle.
enclosed needle at the other end
STEP 6: Remove Mold Sealer and
of the mold.(pierce wick with
needle). Place a small amount of cut the knot at the top and pull
Mold Sealer on bottom of mold to out. Vegetable Wax is quite hard so
prevent wax seepage. Cover sealer you should not have any trouble
with masking tape. releasing it from the mold.

Supplies Needed
• 6 1/2" (16 cm) – 2/0 wick

ea te unique patt e rn s e v e
rC
• Conical 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Polycarb mold
• Mold Sealer
• 3/4 lb (350 g)
ry t i m e !
Vegetable Wax
• Concentrated Color
Squares – Avocado
• Candle Essential Oil
– Spearmint

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VEGGIE DIP
Candle
rCea te distinctive text
u re o n a n y c a n d l e !
STEP 1: Follow the steps on page 3 STEP 5: Once the wax is ready, dip
on how to pour a candle. We your candle in the wax for a few
recommend using dark blue dye seconds and pull out. Let harden.
and a ball-shaped candle mold to Every candle is unique and takes
create a candle like ours! on a different look. You can even Supplies Needed
double dip if you want to!
STEP 2: When making your candle, • General Purpose Wax
leave a large length of wick at the STEP 6: To preserve the unique • Concentrate Color Squares
bottom of your mold. When your finish of your candle, use a spray – Blue
candle is completed, this will be bottle to apply an even layer of • 3 1/4" Polycarb Ball Mold
the top of your candle, and the Candle Gloss Coat over your entire • Vegetable Wax
length of wick will be helpful candle. Handle your creations with • Candle Gloss Coat
when dipping your candle. care as the thin layer of Vegetable
Wax can be quite fragile!
STEP 3: Once the candle has been
poured and is completely cooled,
remove it from the mold.

STEP 4: Melt the Vegetable Wax

until it liquefies. Melting the
Vegetable Wax in a double boiler
will be easier then a melt bag for
this candle.

ALTERNATIVES
ake different colored candles
M to dip in your clear wax.Try
dipping a layered candle to see what
different effects you can get! • Dye
your Vegetable Wax before you dip
your candle into it. Or, try dipping
your candles in several different
colors of Vegetable Wax and see
what your finished product looks
like! Remember, no two candles will
be the same, so stretch your
imagination with the possibilities for
unique creations! 13
 BEESWAX
Pillar
rel y natural bea u t y!
STEP 5: Let harden about 6-8

Pu hours or until it is cool to the

touch. Puncture the wax layer at
the top of the mold with a kitchen
knife. Push your knife into the
Beeswax is very different from other candle until you reach the holes
waxes. It is a pure, natural wax that inside. Then pour your wax into
Supplies Needed has different traits than other waxes. the holes. Pour this wax 10°F
It burns cleaner, and slower than other (5°C) warmer than the original
• Wick (select based on wick
packaging) waxes, and it has a honey aroma. pour to help it melt and attach to
• Natural or White Beeswax When using polycarb molds (and the original pour. You may need to
when the wax is poured at the correct complete this step more than
• 3 1/4" Polycarb Ball Mold
temperature) mold release is not once.
• Candle Gloss Coat
needed with 100% Beeswax candles.
You may notice some wax shrinkage STEP 6: Once the holes inside the
occurring when your beeswax cools, candle have been filled and re-
but following the instructions below filled until they are very small,
will help you create a beautiful, pour the final pour on top of the
clean-burning candle. candle. Make sure that you do not
pour the wax higher than the
STEP 1: Prepare mold as instructed original pour level. (If you
on page 3, leaving out the Mold overpour, it may be hard to get
Release. The mold we are using for your candle out of the mold.)
this candle is a 3 1/4" Polycarb Ball Remove Mold Sealer, the knot in
Mold. Make sure the wick is tight your wick, and remove your
inside the mold as the beeswax can candle from its mold.
cause it to move as it hardens.
STEP 7: Place a metal pie plate on
STEP 2: Melt the beeswax in a melt an element at a low temperature.
bag or double boiler to 200°F Place your candle in the plate for a
(93°C). It is very important to pour few seconds to melt and level the
the wax at the correct temperature, bottom of the candle. Then, if you
so please use a candle would like a very shiny finish on
thermometer. If poured at 200°F your candle, apply Candle Gloss
(93°C). the candle should come Coat to the entire surface of the
out of the mold quite easily. candle.

STEP 3: If desired add dye, scent or TIPS: Please remember to burn

essential oils to wax at this time. candles a maximum of 3 hours at
a time. Burning longer can cause
STEP 4: Pour wax into the mold in wax to pour out the sides of your
one constant motion. Fill to the candle.
14 top of the mold.
POURED
Glitter Candle
STEP 1: Melt Beeswax. Once STEP 4: Continue step 3 until all
liquefied, add cranberry dye (2 the sides have masking tape on
squares) and cranberry scent (5 them. Once all the way around the
squares, or as desired). Pour into tape should match up. If it does
Metal Mold (following all steps on not, adjust tape slightly to make
page 2). The reason we are using the tape pieces line up evenly.
beeswax in this project is because
it is stickier and will allow the STEP 5: Pour Regal Red Glitter on a
glitter to stick to it. piece of newspaper or wax paper.
Roll the candle in the glitter, and
STEP 2: Once the candle has been
cooled and released from the
then rub it in with your fingers. If it
does not stick or the candle is quite
Supplies Needed
mold, apply masking tape to cold, warm it up with a heat gun or • 1lb (454 g) Beeswax
candle. On one side of the candle blow dryer. Be careful not to melt • Concentrated Color
apply tape at an angle from the the surface of the candle. Squares – Cranberry
top right corner to bottom left • Concentrated Scent
corner. Make sure the tape is on STEP 6: After all the glitter has been Squares – Cranberry
the edge of the candle corner applied to the sides of the candle, • 6 1/2" (16 cm) #3 Wick
when you start. Then measure glitter the top of the candle. • Regal Red Glitter
3/4" (19 mm) to the left and • 3/4" (19 mm) Masking Tape
tape a piece at the exact angle of STEP 7: Remove tape carefully
• Short Square Metal Mold
the first piece. Do the same to the from the candle and spray with • Candle Gloss Coat
right. When you are done you Candle Gloss Coat to help seal in
should have three angled pieces the glitter and give the candle a
of tape applied to the outside of beautiful shine.
your candle. You now have the
angles for the rest of the candle.
[To consistently keep the same
angle, it may help to measure
3/4" (19 mm) from the tape on
the top and bottom of the candle
to find the correct angle.]

STEP 3: Turn candle to the left and

ke the ordinary e x t ra o r d i n a r y !
a
continue the left piece of tape
around the corner from the top
angle to the bottom of the candle.
Once you have finished that,
M
measure another 3/4" (19 mm) to
the left and place another piece of
tape. Do this again and you should
now have three angled pieces of
tape on this side of the candle. 15
 DIPPED
Tapers
aditional el eganc e m e !
Tr created in your own ho
Supplies Needed the wick in the wax. Start with
• Coat hanger STEP 1: Bend a metal coat hanger dipping the frame all the way
• Beeswax (or Taper wax) into a rectangle with hook down into wax in a slow smooth
• 2/0 wick centered at top, making sure that motion. Slowly pull frame straight
• Concentrated Color the width and height will fit to dip up and cool for 3 or 4 minutes.
Squares (of your choice) entirely into your large, metal pot. Continue to dip, holding candles
• Large metal pot in the wax for about 3 seconds
STEP 2: Tie lengths of wick and cooling for 3 or 4 minutes
vertically between the top and between each dip. It is important
bottom of the frame. Make sure to to move slowly, smoothly and to
space the wicks a few inches apart, always dip to the same level. After
so that your candles will not touch 6 or 7 dips, you will have a candle
as they are dipped. about the size of a pencil.

STEP 3: Place wax in a deep pot, STEP 6: As you dip, your frame
such as our melting pot. Place in a will also fill up with wax.
pan of water and place on the Periodically push this build up
stove top. Melt the wax in this down the sides of the frame into
double boiler and keep the the pot to remelt.
temperature of the wax a steady
160°F (71°C). If the wax is too STEP 7: Continue dipping until
hot, it will not adhere to your you have the candle diameter you
wicks. If the wax is too cool, the desire. Please note that the candle
surface of your finished candle will will automatically form into a
be lumpy. rounded, taper shape when the
candle is dipped fully each time.
STEP 4: If color is desired, add
your color squares to the wax once STEP 8: Using scissors, trim wick at
it is completely melted. Make sure the bottom of each candle.
the color squares have been Suspend your frame and let
dissolved before starting to dip the candles hang until completely
candles. cool. Then cut wicks at the top of
the frame and level the bottom of
STEP 5: The dipped tapers are each candle in a warmed tin pan.
16 made easily by repeatedly dipping
FLORAL
Pillar
the candle. Once the flowers are in
STEP 1: Following instructions on place and sticking to the candle,
page 14, make beeswax poured take a small paint brush and dip it
candle. Just be sure to change your in liquid wax. Brush the edges of
mold to the 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" round the flowers and greenery with a
mold with flat top if you would thin layer of wax to make sure that
like your candle to look exactly the entire arrangement sticks to
like ours! the candle.

STEP 2: Once your candle is STEP 5: Let this wax harden a few
completely cooled, remove it from minutes and then apply the Candle
Supplies Needed
the mold. Gloss Coat. This can be done in • Natural or White beeswax
several ways. First you could dip the • Wick (select according to
STEP 3: Select the dried flowers of candle in the candle gloss. Second, wick packaging)
your choice. These can be you could mist the candle with • 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" Round with
purchased at some craft stores, or gloss from a spray bottle, or finally, Flat Top Polycarb Mold
you can press flowers from your you could brush the gloss on with a • Pressed Flowers
own garden between several heavy small, soft paint brush. You need to • Small Paint Brush
books (for several days) and use work quickly with the Candle Gloss • Candle Gloss Coat
them on your candle! Coat as it dries quickly. Also make
sure to cover your work area, as the
STEP 4: Warm the surface of your gloss will stick to the surface if not
candle with a hair dryer and covered.
position the flowers on the candle

!
as desired. Be careful not to melt
the surface of your candle as this
will result in an uneven exterior on
o u n d
ummer bl oo m y e a r- r
rBing s s i n doors to en jo y
ALTERNATIVES
pply your flowers to a dyed candle
A for an entirely different look! Or try
applying dried leaves to a fall-colored
candle to add a natural touch to
Thanksgiving centerpieces.You may also
want to apply greenery to your candle to
add an extra special touch!

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