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i hope you are Able to help me figure out what wick to buy or use ! ! btw the ones that I did get from michaels work great BUT they are expensive! I'd prefer to get something in bulk :)ReportREPLY1 reply · active 6 weeks ago0Jennifer 's avatarJennifer · 6 weeks agoHi , I'm also a beginner and I just made ​​my first candle today . It turned out pretty well , though I have not burned it yet because i want to add a layer of a different color . The wick I used was just how to make candles at home small roll that I think was bought at a craft store ( I'm sorry I can not help you heat it to 180 degrees Fahrenheit .Step 4When the wax is 180 degrees and all of the flakes have melted , remove it from the heat , add your fragrance oil ( optional ) and color ( optional , not used in this tutorial ) and let it cool down to about 125 degrees . Contrary to what you might think , the wax will stay completely liquid during this time ! Note : If you add the fragrance oil while the wax is still over the heat , you risk the scent evaporating away . Putting a wick into a DIY candle Step 5When it Reaches 125 degrees , carefully pour the wax into

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cut a few inches longer than needed so you can trim the wicks to length at a later point . Secure one end of the rope wick wick tabs into the base , and use needle nose pliers to pinch the metal tight Melting soy wax in a double boiler for homemade candles .Step 3To melt the wax , set up a double boiler system on your stovetop . It how to make candles at home important to watch the temperature of the wax with a thermometer as it climbs . You will need to colorReportREPLY0missym 's avatarmissym · 10 weeks agoi have started making my own soy candles and i love it !the only issue i am having is finding wicks ... i bought some at michaels but they only had two types ( one for smaller containers and one for larger ones) ...i have also bought a bunch of wick thread ... they did not work properly it made ​​a huge hole down the center of the candle

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sure I read recently that food dye is not suitable for candle making . I have no experience with this myself but I am sure I remember reading that you need a different kind of coloring for it to work well ReplyClaire says :December 3 , 2013 at 9:38 amThanks for that John ! I will have to do some research into the colors .ReplyAnge says :December 8 , 2013 at 10:04 pmHi Claire !Love your post ! How much fragrance oil does one need to use for a candle ? What's the formula for the amount we need ? Also , where does one buy wax flakes ?Thanks so much !Ange :)ReplyClaire says :December 9 , 2013 at 9:04 amHi Ange . You're welcome ! I into a classic vase ) and sets out on a mission to make a great candle for my home .Assembling Candle wicks wick using tabs and braided rope . DIY to save money !Step how to make candles at home did not buy the pre - tabbed wick assemblies , the ones that come pre -assembled , Because I was not exactly sure what size candles I would decide to makeup . Separately buying the materials cost a little less anyways ( just about $ 8 for 150 wick tabs and 100 feet of braided rope ) .To assemble the wicks , cut lengths of the rope for the candle waxed . For ease of making the candle ,

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November 19, 2013 at 6:55 pmHow much of the fragrance oil did you use ? ?ReplyClaire says :November 20, 2013 at 9:41 amHi Andrea . It really depends how strong a scent of fragrance you want and what you are adding . I just used a couple of drops for mine .ReplyJoanne says :November 24, 2013 at 9:32 pmHi we have made ​​some in tea cups but the wax has slightly come away from the sides of the cups . Any ideas what we did wrong .ReplyClaire says :November 25, 2013 at 10:00 amHi Joanne . Sometimes it shrinks as it sets a little and you can not have to top it up a little . I think it happens if how to make candles at home cools to quickly intervening .ReplyPip says :November 30, 2013 at 5:16 pmHave you added any coloring to the candles ? Would you just use food dye ?ReplyClaire says :November 30, 2013 at 8:39 pmI have not added color before I'm sorry . I Assume food dye would work .ReplyJohn says :December 3 , 2013 at 1:23 amHi , great article - thank you !Just wanted to add a note that I am

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get a smooth finish on the top , even if your candle sets with cracks initially ...ReplyClaire says :July 14 , 2013 at 3:37 pmOoh lovely thanks Hodge Podge !ReplyJo Oliver says :October 27 , 2013 at 11:04 pmWonderful easy explanation , i think Im going to give it a go .Thank you heapsJoReplyClaire says :October 28 , 2013 at 9:45 amYou're welcome Jo !ReplyKayla says :November 17, 2013 at 12:43 pmThanks so much for posting this , it's how to make candles at home simple to follow ! Quick question - do you know a cheap place to buy the wicks and wax flakes from ? I just want a small / cheap amount to start with to the make sure I can actually do it haha !says :November 18, 2013 at 10:16 amYou're welcome Kayla . This is where I got mine http://www.naturalcandlesupply.com.au/ # Candle - MakingReplyChristine says :November 19, 2013 at 12:34 pmI just bought a small bag of soy wax , wicks , andscent at Hobby Lobby . I paid $ 12.00 for all ( I used my phone coupon ) ReplyClaire says :November 19, 2013 at 1:42 pmI'll have to look there next time Christine . Thanks for the tip .ReplyAndrea Louise Walsh says

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Thanks , Jasmine :-)ReplyClaire says :December 30 , 2013 at 6:31 pmHi Jasmine . No problem ! This is where I got mine from http://www.naturalcandlesupply.com.au/ # Candle - MakingReplyIf you liked this post , why not subscribe and receive updates straight to your inbox ?ut I have to graduate up to that . Summertime goals . For now , I found a glass vase that I liked at a local vintage shop ( one that how to make candles at home can either reuse for future candles , or retire e it is well worth it . The 400gm candle retails for $ 30.00 Aussie and cost less than $ 5.00 I am very happy .ReplyClaire says :July 5 , 2013 at 5:42 pmThanks for the tip Stacey . Is not it crazy how inexpensively you can make- Them Compared to the price in the shops ? !ReplyHodge Podge says :July 13 , 2013 at 6:33 amGreat tip for cleaning the glass votives , thank you !I really could not believe how easy it is to the make candles at home . I made scented candles in Teacups ( here : http://hodgepodgecraft.com/2013/07/how-to-make-scented-candles-in-a-teacup-a-step-by-step-tutorial/ ) and have included a tip at the end about how you can