Candle making is fun and easy. First you need learn what do you need to get started making your own candles.
For example there are different types of wax.
Créme Wax
This wax is the Creme de la Creme. Its blend of waxes make a perfectly smooth silky container candle. Benefits of this type of wax include: Excellent adhesion to glass; Able to handle heavy amounts of fragrances; Smooth and silky appearance; Typically one pour.
Gel Wax
This is the original gel wax manufactured by Penreco. There is no better gel wax. An excellent product for making crystal clear candles. Add objects to make three dimensional candle scenes. Benefits of this type of wax include: Crystal clear; Great adhesion to glass; Perfect for embedding objects.
Soy Wax
An all natural wax made from soybeans and other botanical oils. A cleaner burning natural alternative to paraffin waxes. Benefits of this type of wax include: Environmentally friendly; Microwaveable; Good glass adhesion.
Glass Fill Wax
A high grade paraffin wax used to fill glass containers. An alternative to Créme wax. Benefits of this type of wax include: Used when you want to have brighter, more vivid colors; Good adhesion to glass.
Bees Wax
This is the finest natural and bleached bees wax in the world. The natural is so pure it comes straight from the bee farms to us. You might even find a bee in your wax. The white (bleached) bees wax is 100% pharmaceutical grade. Great for cosmetic as well as candlemaking. Benefits of this type of wax include: All natural 100% pure bees wax; Good glass adhesion; No scent needed, natural honey sweet scent; No need to color.
Crystalizing Wax
This all natural wax is amazing. It produces a shimmer icy crystal effect that is unique to each candle. Benefits of this type of wax include: Environmentally friendly; Unique one of a kind look; Easy mold release; Typically one pour.Crystalizing Wax
This all natural wax is amazing. It produces a shimmer icy crystal effect that is unique to each candle. Benefits of this type of wax include: Environmentally friendly; Unique one of a kind look; Easy mold release; Typically one pour.
Premium Wax
The finest wax available for making molded candles. Benefits of this type of wax include: Excellent sheen; Great mold release; Makes a vivid colored candle; Handles scent well; Even burning.
But candles are made through special technonological process sp you also need
Wicks
The following is a basic guide to use as a starting point for your candles:
Bleached Wicking:
Tapers, Votives & Beeswax Candles - Small
Less than 2-inches in Diameter - Small
2-inches to 3-inches Diameter - Medium
3-inches to 4-inches Diameter - Large or Extra Large
Zinc (Wire Core) Wicking for Metal Molds:
Less than 2-inches in Diameter - Small
Votive Candles - Small
2-inches to 3-inches Diameter - Medium
3-inches to 4-inches Diameter - Large or Extra Large
Pouring Container So you don’t mess up your good cooking pans.
Thermometer For the perfect pouring temperature every time with this easy to read wax thermometer.
Metal & Poly Molds These professional molds will produce perfect candles.
Scents & Dyes Choosing liquid vs. block dye is a matter of personal preference, they both produce excellent results in wax and gel wax. For choosing your scent (liquid vs. block) follow these simple guidelines. For lightly scented candles, use the Block or for a more heavily scented candle, use the liquid. Keep in mind, do not use block scent in gel wax as it will cause it to be cloudy.
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