Increase the focus on personalization
Jelly Wax Candle Making is the perfect way to give your home that personal touch with a custom-made wax candle. Candle shopping made easy, Jelly Wax lets you take control of how you shape and color your very own personalized candle from start to finish. From a single color or multiple colors layered in, add a special hue to make a beautiful ombré effect, or customize it more with painted details for added uniqueness. Add lettering and designs as well for an extra special touch. Not only will adding inscriptions, decorations, or aromatherapy scents provide a decorative and aromatic quality, but also show the recipient that you’re invested in adding a personalized touch to the gift. Whether looking for something special for an occasion or just wanting to play around creating something fun, Jelly Wax lets you explore all sorts of creative options and be part of the entire candle making process. Unleash your creative spirit and bring life to any room with colorful candles that reflect your unique style while having tons of fun in the process!
Expand on the materials and tools needed
Materials and tools needed for jelly wax candle making vary depending on the project. Generally, you will need some type of wax, wick, dye, and molds to get started.
When it comes to the wax, there are several different types available. Most people opt for either beeswax or soy wax as they are less toxic than paraffin wax and burn cleaner. You may also choose to use a blend of the two depending on your preferences.
Wicks are used to help support the flame in the candle when lit. The size of the wick needs to be chosen based on the intended size/height of your finished candle. Different types of wicks also work better with certain blends/types of waxes so make sure to do your research before purchasing.
Dye is optional depending on what you are looking for out of your finished product, but it can be used in small amounts such as a few drops to give off subtle hues in your candle or larger amounts if you choose to have vibrant colors throughout. Scented oils can also be added for an extra nice touch!
Lastly, molds come in a wide variety ” ranging from simple jam jars or tins to unique shapes like hearts or stars which create really nice gifts when presented correctly. There are even kits available which contain all sorts of fun shapes/designs for more creative projects!
Alternative Projects
Luminaires – Luminaires are candles that emit light. To make jelly wax luminaires, pour the melted jelly wax into a clear glass container to create a well in the center. Place the wick upright in the center of the container and pour additional candlewax around it, allowing it to spread evenly across the entire opening of the container. Once the melt has cooled, more coloring and fragrances can be added to suit individual tastes.
Tapers – Tapers are tall, thin candles with circular bases designed for use on dinner tables or in stands. Tapers can be created from jelly wax by rolling sheets of melted jelly wax between two pieces of parchment paper and cutting them into strips of desired thickness with scissors. Wrap each strip around a base made from high-grade cardboard or wire, secure it with tape then place a pre-made wick inside and allow it to cool before removing it from its form.
Jar Candles – Jar candles are simply poured melted wax into an empty glass jar or container of your choice and insert wicks prior to pouring the candlewax. Be sure that clothing wrap is placed over any air holes located at the bottom of jar lids before pouring candlewax as this will help keep up pressure so that lids won’t pop off during cooling when wax shrinks back away from lid edges . To finish off this type of project add fragrances, colors and embellishments as desired after allowance for candle to dry completely.
Tips on Troubleshooting
Typical Problems & Solutions for Jelly Wax Candle Making:
1. Wicks Not Burning – If wicks do not stay lit, check to see if the wick is long enough when trimmed. Ensure that it reaches the bottom of your wax and that you have properly centered the wick before pouring. Additional solution may be to pull apart a few stranded pieces of wick or wet the ends with rubbing alcohol
2. Shrinking Wax – If your wax appears to shrink around the edges of your container, try cooling the jar at room temperature instead of in the refrigerator. This will allow more even cooling and reduce shrinkage.
3. Cracking Candle Top – To prevent cracking on the top of your candles, let them set up before handling them after they are poured, or pour at a slightly cooler temperature than normal (around 130 degrees as opposed to 132-135 degrees).
4. Poor Scent Throw – To maximize scent throw in jelly wax candles, use 30 ” 50 parts per million fragrance oils or essential oils and make sure to thoroughly stir the oil into the wax.
Acknowledge Skill Level
For beginners, the biggest difficulty to expect when attempting to make a jelly wax candle is gathering all of the necessary supplies. You will need some kind of wax, a candle container, wick, essential oils or scent if desired, and other items like double boiler or wax heater to melt the wax if your containers are not microwave-proof. Another difficulty might be along the lines of learning what types and brands of wax work well (such as soy or beeswax) and melting it in the correct manner so that it doesn’t scorch.
For more advanced candle makers, one difficulty you may face is achieving a uniform shape throughout your candles. This can take some practice with experiencing how high temperatures affect different wax varieties and how they react differently over time in terms of shrinking while cooling down. Also keep in mind that different sized wicks require changes in temperature during pouring to acheive an even burn later on.
Mention Other Types of Candles
Beeswax candles are made from real, pure beeswax collected from honeycombs and unprocessed. Unlike other waxes, pure beeswax is not melted and poured into a mold. Instead, it is formed by hand into sheets and then rolled to the desired thickness. The sheets can then be formed using specialty molds, or cut into shapes and sizes using scissors or cookie cutters. Beeswax candles offer a pleasant scent when they burn, plus they last quite a long time ” up to three or four times longer than regular paraffin wax candles.
Soy wax candles are made from soybeans which have been processed into a liquid-like wax form that can be poured and hardens when cooled. Soy wax has a slow burn rate compared with paraffin so it’s very economical as each candle will last much longer than its paraffin counterpart! They also come in a wide range of scents so you can easily find one to match your décor or tastes!
Gel candles are made with mineral oil mixed with polymer resin which makes a jelly-like substance that will hold the shape of the container it’s poured into once cooled. Just like the oils used for aromatherapy diffusers, you can add essential oils to your gel candles for an added fragrance! Gel candles typically come in unique shapes and sizes due to their malleable nature, making them perfect for decorative purposes!
Chunky glitter candles are homemade candied creations where petrolatum jelly base is combined with glitter pieces for some sparkly fun! Chunky glitter candles can bring any room decorations alive with their bright colors and sparkles. You’ll want to make sure you use food-grade petro-jelly base as other types may contain unhealthy additives that should not be burned or inhaled.
Welcome to my candle making blog! In this blog, I will be sharing my tips and tricks for making candles. I will also be sharing some of my favorite recipes.
