CANDLE MAKING FACT SHEET

Waxed Wicks

• Pre waxed for no fuss use
• Use correct width for container size
• The wider the wick the greater the diameter measure of container e.g.
• 1mm x 150mm for small container upto 65mm
• 2mm x 150mm for medium container 65mm - 80mm
• 3mm x 150mm for large container 80mm - 100mm
• One length 150mm, trim excess and save for another candle project

Wood Wick

• Flat horizontal flame
• Has faint wood scent when burning
• Easy to use with Tbar tab included
• Excess can be trimmed
• 13mm x 1mm x 150mm suitable for container diameter 80mm-100mm

MAKING INFO

• Before you start making candles set out all your requirements
• Use containers that are made of glass, tin, ceramic, porcelain, china e.g. vases, glasses, cups, mugs and tin containers
• Avoid using plastic containers as the hot wax may cause it to melt out of shape and can cause injury
• Ensure containers are clean and dry
• Always follow the safety precautions in the wax packs
• If adding fragrance always do a practice run first to test out strength of fragrance

Beeswax

• Natural product for candle making
• Ideal for making your own waxed wicks with cotton braid in the candle making range
• Best wax for tapered (Pillar) candles, container candles, tea lights
• Long burn time
• Sets harder than Soy Wax
• Once poured into container allow to set

24hrs before using

• Wrap unused beeswax in plastic to keep dust off and store in cool place if you have leftover melted wax cool completely before storing

Soy Wax

• Natural product for candle making
• Easy to use
• Colourless and Odourless
• Fragrances can be added, if in powder form add to wax pellets, if in liquid form add to melted wax
• Allow to set for 24hrs before using
• Wrap unused soy wax in plastic to keep dust off and store in cool place
• If you have leftover melted wax cool completely first before storing

MAKING INFO

• Melt wax in double boiler or microwave
• If melting in microwave do in short bursts until wax is just melted
• If doing in bowl over saucepan method or double saucepan ensure water does not touch bowl
• Keep wicks in place with a couple of paddle sticks as shown in project sheet* when pouring of wax
• Allow an extra 25% of wax to melt to fill container

Paraffin Wax

• Product for candle making that is white, odorless, waxy solid chips for quick melting
• Best wax for all candles, container candles, tea lights etc
• Long burn time
• Can add fragrance or colors to the wax easily
• Once poured into container allow to cool as slowly as possible. Do not place in a water bath or refrigerator to accelerate the cooling process.