How to make a free-standing pillar candle?
Instruction how to make a vanilla candle...
Step 1: Prepare materials
- Choose a propriate pillar shape and clean it
- Measure or wheigh the wax needed
- If desired, choose a favorite color and have it ready
- Choose your special CandleCraft fragrance oil
Step 2: Place wick
- Attach the wick to the centre of the container.
- You can secure the wick to the bottom of the container with a wick stick or a glue dot to keep it straight.
Step 3: Melt wax
- Melt the wax in a wax melting pot or double-walled water bath
- Pay attention to melting, mixing and pouring temperatures and to follow the wax manufacturer's instructions
- It is important that the wax does not get too hot, it must not boil and should only be heated to 80°C (use the thermometer for this)
Step 4: Addition of vanilla oil and dyes
- First add the dye and mix it well
- Add the vanilla oil to the melted wax
- Stir the vanilla oil gently and calmly to distribute it evenly and avoid creating air bubbles
- The exact amount of candle fragrance oil depends on the desired intensity
- Follow the fragrance oil manufacturer's instructions for dosage
- We describe further information on dosing the candle scent here
Step 5: Pouring
- Carefully pour the melted wax into the pillar from, keeping the wick in the centre
- Allow the scented wax to cool completely and harden, this my take a few hours
- Carefully remove the candle from the mold by slowly squeezing it out or carefully cutting the mold open
Step 6: Cut the wick
- Cut the wick to the desired length
- Voilà! Your homemade candle is ready to spread coziness.
- As an extra you can spread different fragrance oils and candle colors that give your candle great aromas.
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