How To Make Gel Candles – Floating Ornaments That Dazzle

Candles are loved by all, although lately, gel candles are getting the most attention. 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 that they last longer than paraffin or wax candles as they burn at a slower rate.

When purchasing the wax to make gel candles remember that gel wax comes in three densities -high, medium and low. If you want exceptional fragrance in your candles, high density gel wax will be the best choice since it will be able to hold the fragrance better than medium or low density wax. This means that the candle will have a stronger scent.

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

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Do not use anything wooden for stirring the gel wax. To minimize bubbles in the gel wax, use a stirrer made from hard plastic or metal.

Since the gel is quite thick, pouring it in the mold can be a challenge…slowly does it. And due to the consistency of the gel wax, molding time will be longer.

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 get creative and change the color of your gel candles by using bright, 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. You don’t want to use too much and mess up your candle.

Do not use clothing dye, childrens crayons, soap dyes or food coloring. These are not made for candles and will cause them to burn incorrectly!

These techniques will allow to your create gel candles effeciently while having a lot of fun!

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