Candle Making




I made some soy wax candles today. The soy wax is from Candlelyte. You melt the wax flakes and a colour piece in the microwave, stir the wax and add the scent. The wick has a sticker on the bottom to hold it in place in the glass. Pour in the melted wax.

Candles can be made in a glass, ceramic or china container. I’ve used ordinary secondhand glasses from work they make lovely candles. Today I made one big candle and six little tea lights. The tea lights are safe in specially made plastic containers. They are safe because soy wax burns at a lower temperature than parafin wax, its also safer to burn because it doesn’t give off any harmful soot.

5 thoughts on “Candle Making

  • January 24, 2008 at 4:00 am
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    Hello Kylie, my name is Rose and I like you love the Lord Jesus. I am from Perth, WA and I have been trying to find somewhere here to do a course on candle making, as a hobby. I’m wondering if you can guide me in any way as I have never made candles before, Please send me any information you can.
    Thank you
    your sister in Christ
    Rose

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  • January 24, 2008 at 11:37 am
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    Hi Rose, thanks for your lovely message. The soy wax candles are the only ones I’ve made. http://www.candlelyte.com.au/ This is the site where you can buy supplies from. There may be many others around or a craft shop near you might have them. I found the soy wax candles very easy to make as you melt the wax in a microwave oven.

    All the best, GB, Kylie

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  • December 3, 2008 at 2:51 am
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    hi
    ive just started making soy candles as well, and have been doing a bit of research,from what i have read, no candles can claim to be “soot free”, soy candles burn as a “white soot”, and are still better for you than the paraffin candles.
    regards wendy

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  • December 3, 2008 at 3:05 am
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    Hi Wendy
    Thanks for the info I didn’t know that. Hope you enjoy making your candles as much as I do!! 🙂 Are you making any for Christmas presents this year?

    Kylie

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  • December 3, 2008 at 8:08 am
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    hi
    yes some for presents,i hope you enjoy your new hobby.
    have a merry xmas
    regards michelle

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