Learn To Make Gel Candles – Floating Ornaments That Glitter
Although candles are loved by one and all, it is gel candles that are becoming all the rage. One explanation is the possibility of designing them creatively and artistically. You can easily personalize them…thus, adding an extra touch when given to someone as a gift. Another reason is they burn at a slower rate and last longer than paraffin or wax candles.
When purchasing the wax to make gel candles bear in mind that there are three densities of gel wax available -high, medium and low. For exceptionally fragrant candles, high density gel is the best choice as the wax will embrace the fragrance better than the medium or low density wax. In other words, the fragrance of the candle will be stronger.
Be sure to use a non-stick multi-cooker, rather than a double boiler, skillet or saucepan, when melting wax to make gel candles. This is because the multi-cooker speeds up the melting process…since gel wax is thicker than other waxes.
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Be sure not to use anything made of wood for stirring the gel wax. To minimize bubbles in the gel wax, use a stirrer made from hard plastic or metal.
Due to the high viscosity of gel wax, you may find it challenging to pour gel wax into the mold…be patient as you pour. And due to the consistency of the gel wax, molding time will be longer.
The thickness of the gel is one of the marvelous advantages of a gel candle because it will let you “suspend” or “float” different objects in your candle. You can also get inventive and alter the color by using bright, rich liquid dyes. With liquid dyes the transparency of the gel wax is retained. It only takes a few drops, so be careful when adding it to your wax. Using too much will mess up your candle.
Don’t use food coloring, clothing dyes, childrens crayons, or soap dyes. Since these are not made for candles, using them will cause burn problems!
These techniques will allow to your create gel candles effeciently while having a lot of fun!
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