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Cover work area of ironing board with foil.
Quickly run hot iron, no steam, over one plank
and place another plank on top.
Do this to two more pieces. You will have two groups
of two planks.
Run iron over one group and quickly center the wick on
top. Wick is longer than the planks.
Run iron over the wick and plank and quickly place
the other two planks group on top.
You will have four planks with the wick in the center.
Wick will keep planks from touching each other.
This is okay.
In metal can place the fifth plank of wax and put can
in boiler and melt the wax.
BE CAREFUL THIS IS HOT!!!!
When the wax is clear using the rotary beater, beat the wax in the can until it turns white again, but not hard.
Apply the "icing" to one side of the candle. Do not make it solid like you would icing on a cake. (The candle light will show through.)
Quickly sprinkle glitter on that side while wax is still hot.
Apply melted wax to another side and sprinkle glitter.
Do this to the other two sides.
Apply melted wax to top last and apply the glitter.
Let the candle cool before touching.
Place candle where you want it on the styrofoam sheet.
Poke greenery into the styrofoam sheet around candle covering the styrofoam.

Can add small string of small colored or white lights to the greenery.]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:21:04 Candle Making Recipes Candle Making Recipes Pat Girsh en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-molded-candles-15/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-molded-candles-15/
In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, melt the bees wax and bring it to a temperature of 160° F. If you are using paraffin wax add the stearin first and bring to a temperature of 190° F. Remember that different mold materials call for different wax temperatures. If a different temperature is called for on the mold you are using go by that temperature. When the wax has become heated to the correct temperature, transfer it to a pouring pot. Be sure to have your mold at room temperature or warmer before pouring the wax into the mold. If the mold is cool it will cause the wax to harden unevenly.

To pour the wax hold the mold at an angle (this helps to prevent the formation of air bubbles) and as it fills gradually tip the mold back up. Fill to about a 1/2 inch from the top of the mold. Gently stir the wax in the mold with a narrow stick or wicking needle, scraping the sides of the mold. This will help to release any trapped air bubbles and ensures that the wax hardens more uniformly. Cool the candle for about an hour.

While the wax is cooling it may shrink causing a slight indent to form around the wick. To fix this take a wicking needle and make several pricks in the indent. Heat the wax to the temperature you used previously and refill the indent. This is called "topping off" Continue to let the candle cool for another 30 minutes to an hour. If needed top off the candle again until you achieve a level surface.

After the candle has cooled for 6 to 8 hours and has begun to pull away from the sides of the mold you can unmold it. Place the candle in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to shrink the wax. Remove the mold seal from the bottom of the mold, then using the tie rod pull the candle out of the mold. Remove the tie rod and turn the candle over. Cut the wick off just below the surface of the bottom of the candle. To level the bottom of the candle, heat a pan lined with foil until it is very hot. Place the candle on the hot foil and rotate for a few seconds until the base is even. Finally trim the wick to 1/4 inch and you are ready to light it.

NOTE: If you are making a container candle use a wire core wick and wick holder. Anchor it to the bottom of the container by pouring in enough wax to fill the first 1/2 inch of the container. When the wax has cooled wrap the end of the wick around a tie rod and rest the rod on the top of the container. Take up any slack in the wick and center it. Fill with wax and top off as directed above.]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:31:15 Candle Making Recipes Candle Making Recipes admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-dipped-candles-14/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-dipped-candles-14/
To start dipping your candle pairs drape a wick over 3 fingers so the sides hang separately and evenly. Dip the lower 10 1/2 inches of wick into the wax and hold for 10 seconds. Remove the wick and hang it on a drying rack to dry. This primes the wick and adds the first layer to the candle. Dip the other two lengths of wick the same as the first. Be sure to check the temperature of the wax often to maintain a constant temperature of 160° F. Start with the first pair again and dip only the lower 10 inches of wick to create a 10 inch candle. Repeat again with the other two pairs hanging the pairs on the drying rack each time.

The optimum drying time between dips depends on your work room temperature. The cooler the room, the shorter the drying time. For the best results dip the candles while the previous layer is still tacky. Continue dipping the candles until they measure 3/4 of and inch in diameter (about 30 dips) then dip once more.

To give the candle a smooth, clean finish, bring the wax temperature up to 180° F. Dip each pair for 3 seconds. Allow the candles to cool for 4 minutes. Hold the candle with a sheet of waxed paper to keep from leaving imprints. Trim the base of the finished candles with a sharp knife. Return the candles to the drying rack and allow to cool for several hours or over night. Trim the wicks to 1/4 inch and the candles are ready to light.]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:29:28 Candle Making Recipes Candle Making Recipes admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-rolled-candles-13/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-rolled-candles-13/
Press the wick into one of the edges of a wax square, leaving 1 inch of wick extending beyond each side. Using a sheet of waxed paper between the bees wax and your fingers, tightly roll up the wax moving the waxed paper along so it does not get caught up in the roll.

When the candle is completely rolled, press the edge of the wax into the candle to seal it. You may need to soften it with the hairdryer. Repeat the process with the second square of wax. Trim the wicks to 1/4 inch and the candles are ready to light.]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:27:56 Candle Making Recipes Candle Making Recipes admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/grubby-candles-12/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/grubby-candles-12/
2)Melt candle wax in the slow cooker or double boiler.

3)Carefully and quickly dip candle into melted wax, then roll into crushed rose petals before wax cools repeat after you have achieved desired look and size, then carefully dip the candle one more time in the wax to seal the candle. Let cool.

4)Tie strands of raffia and fabric strips around individual candles or in bundles of 2 or 3.


Karen Armacost
Lombard, IL]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:15:06 Candle Making Recipes Candle Making Recipes admin en