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Fire Extinguisher Clip ArtThe art of making candles Fun

Is it easy? Absolutely, but you want to follow the safety first. This is only a guide for beginners to make simple candles. (This requires adult supervision if children are involved.)

First, you'll need the following materials on hand for security, such as bicarbonate of soda, fire extinguishers, and pothandles pair of lids. For general supplies to begin with, you will need: a bath, metal pouring pot, Metal Spoon, hammer, screwdriver, pencil, scissors, measuring spoon, Primed Wick Mold Sealer, measuring tape, kitchen scale , wax, wax paper, flip flops, Candle Dye Chip (optional). This time we'll try soaking the basic method: A tapered candle is made to soak the wick with care using something like a pencil wrapped in the middle of the wick. As each side is dipped into the vat of wax with a wax coats the wick. What is the thickness you want to be your candle depends on how many times it is dipped into the vat of wax.

Second, use wax paper to cover your workspace. Warning, never allow the wax to fall on the heat-producing elements, such as a fire or anything that generates heat, wax is very flammable. Never pour wax down the drain. It will harden when it cools down and create a serious obstacle.

Thirdly, melt the wax in your double boiler to 158 degrees, the chip dye into the melted wax and stir until completely dissolved. 1) Next, pour the wax by dipping VAT - a large metal container of coffee beans will do. 2) Cut the wick to the length of the candle X 2 (or make two candles - one candle on each side), plus an extra 2 inches exactly. 3) Keep the wick in the center of the pen and the dip of the VAT up to 1 inch below the pencil. Wait 1 minute, then lift the wick VAT - Make sure that neither end of the wick touches. 4) Make sure the candles harden, then continue the process to go down to the desired width is reached. Also, use scissors to cut the bottom so that you have a flat surface. 5) For a glossy finish increase the heat to 180 degrees. Finally, blockage of candles and dry, harden and set.

Marjorie Brood
http://www.jewelscorner.org

Posted on June 25, 2010.
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