How To Make Gel Candles – Ornaments That Float And Dazzle

Although everyone loves candles, people have recently gone crazy over gel candles. One explanation is the possibility of designing them creatively and artistically. You can personalize them without difficulty…adding your own character when using as a gift. Another reason is they burn at a slower rate and last longer than paraffin or wax candles.

When buying the wax to make gel candles bear in mind that there are three densities of gel wax available -high, medium and low. If you want an exceptionally fragrant candle, buy the higher density gel as the oil will embrace the fragrance better than the medium or low density wax. This means that the candle will have a stronger scent.

When melting wax to make gel candles be sure to use a non-stick multi-cooker instead of the usual double boiler, skillet or saucepan. Reason being that gel wax is thicker than other waxes and the multi-cooker will speed up the melting process.

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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 substantial nature of the gel, pouring it into a mold can be a challenge…be patient as you pour. In addition, molding time will be longer due the consistency of the gel wax.

One great advantage of a gel candle is the thickness of the gel since it will allow you to “suspend” or “float” different objects in the candle. You can also change the color of your gel candles and get creative by using rich liquid dyes. The transparency of the gel wax is preserved by the liquid dyes. It only requires 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. These are not made for candles and will cause them to burn incorrectly!

You will have lots of fun using these techniques!

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