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Comment on What scents can be used in candles outside of fragrance oils? by Mark C

Mark C — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:45:03 +0000

No. Only use fragrances that are developed for use in candles. Some of the scents at Walmart, etc. may have a low flash point due to things like alcohol or other spirits that are used to enhance the scent.

I recommend stores that sell candle supplies. A good one for both supplies and information is
. They have two on-line stores (WI and TX) so choose the one that is closest. Plus you can buy from them and you don’t need a business ID.

Comment on What scents can be used in candles outside of fragrance oils? by florence

florence — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:48:34 +0000

u can not use those scents use only fragrance…………

Comment on What scents can be used in candles outside of fragrance oils? by Donna H

Donna H — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:53:05 +0000

No you can’t use those scents. To have a candle that would have a strong scent you would have to add more than the recommended amount and then it wouldn’t burn properly. I have heard that Jo-anne’s or Michaels carry them but I usually purchase from a candle supplier so I don’t know about those places. You can order some great oils at they are some of the best on the market. There are a lot of online stores that sell fragrance oils.

Comment on How can I make those homemade jar candles? by ArtisticCandles

ArtisticCandles — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:35:13 +0000

You can use jelly jars, they r pretty cheap. You cab find scents at the hobby shops or online.

Comment on How can I make those homemade jar candles? by Dorita G

Dorita G — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:50:34 +0000

HOPE THIS HELPS”"”
Here is what you’ll need:
Crock pot or a double broiler
Thermometer
Candle wax chips (preferably pre-formulated for candles)
Glass container with a lid (for the candle)
An appropriate sized pre-tabbed wick (the larger the jar, the larger the wick diameter needs to be in order to burn a puddle to the edges of the jar)
Essential oils or scented candle oils.
Food coloring

Optional:
Candle Making Kit

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Step 1
Heat the wax in the crock pot or double broiler to 160 degrees. For safety reasons, watch your temperature and make sure the wax does not get too hot. While the wax is heating, pre-heat the candle jar in the oven on lowest setting. (This helps the wax adhere to the glass better)
Step 2
When the wax reaches 160 degrees, mix the scented oils first and stir. When mixed thoroughly, add food coloring and stir again. ***Always keep an eye on the temperature. If the wax gets too hot, it can be a severe fire hazard***
Step 3
Take glass candle jar out of oven and carefully pour the candle ingredients into the jar leaving room at the top so the lid will fit and save a little wax for topping off. (The wax will sink in the middle after the first pour cools and a second pour is needed to level this off. This is called ‘topping off’).
Step 4
Straighten the wick and lower the metal disk base into the melted wax and try to place the disk as close to the center of the candle as possible. The wick should stand straight up on its own. (Don’t worry about the wick being perfectly centered, just try to make sure the base is centered)
Tip: To make it easier to keep the wick centered, try adhering the the base of the wick with a glue dot. They work like double-sided tape and are not affected by heat.

Step 5
Let the candle cool to where there is a semi-hardened crust on top. Now take the wick and adjust it so that it is centered in the jar (the crust will hold the wick in place when you adjust it)
Step 6
Let the candle completely cool at room temperature (could take as much as 6 hours). When cooled, you will notice that the wax will have sunken some in the middle. Reheat the remaining wax in your crock pot to about 185 degrees and pour just enough to flow to the edges of the glass.
And Finally! – Step 7
Let cool and trim wick to about a quarter inch and your very own custom candle is ready for you to enjoy! If you would like to be creative, try making candles with different containers. You can use porcelain, brass cans, or anything that will withstand the intense heat from the flame. If you are unsure about the safety of the container, just play it safe and don’t use it. Your friends will be impressed with your handy work when you tell them it is one of your “originals”! Learning how to make candles is fun!

PS U CAN FIND ESSENTIAL OILS AND SCENTED OILS IN A STORE LIKE BATH AND BODY WORKS JUST ASK SOMEONE THERE AND IM SURE TEHY’LL BE ABLE TO HELP YOU FINDN ONE!!!! HAPPY CANDLE MAKING!!!!!

Comment on Is there a way to straighten wax candles? by pbowrench

pbowrench — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:04:41 +0000

You might try suspending them by their wick infront of a sunny window for a while

Comment on Is there a way to straighten wax candles? by stretch

stretch — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:03:16 +0000

I have put them in a tray and put them in the oven. Don’t set the heat too high or they will melt. Better to start off warm and then increase as needed. Once the candles became soft, I took them out, placed on a cutting board, and hand rolled them back into a fairly straight candle. They were 12 inch candles so they turned out pretty good.

Comment on Is there a way to straighten wax candles? by Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:58:11 +0000

If you can find a way to slowly raise their temperature, then bend them back straight, then cool them again it might work. They might not look perfect, because they might have marks from where you handled them but they would still burn.

Comment on candles? by cupnnas2002

cupnnas2002 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:22:11 +0000

never heard of them, thats interesting..have you tried goggling them?

Comment on Is there a way to straighten wax candles? by snoopy

snoopy — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:06:25 +0000

put them under heat, such as hot water or in a microwave for a short period of time. Then mould them back into shape.

I’m not sure if this will work, but its worth a try!